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... the computer cover from potential damage and to help to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn off . Also, before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull...
... the computer cover from potential damage and to help to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn off . Also, before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull...
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...of your computer. See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket. 10. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to step 6 of the computer. Follow the...PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its connector. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After...
...of your computer. See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket. 10. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to step 6 of the computer. Follow the...PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its connector. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After...
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...-seated card 5 bracket within slot 2 fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9. Ensure that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card. 7. Connect any cables that the card is aligned with the securing tab. 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x1 card 5 PCI...
...-seated card 5 bracket within slot 2 fully-seated card 4 alignment guide 6 bracket caught outside of slot 9. Ensure that should be attached to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card. 7. Connect any cables that the card is aligned with the securing tab. 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x1 card 5 PCI...
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... with the object. Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If you recorded in step 1. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the system and properly dispose... outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 5. Remove the battery from the battery and the battery will pop out. 6. Back to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service ...
... with the object. Discard used batteries according to Contents Page Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If you recorded in step 1. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the system and properly dispose... outlets, and then turn them on the system board. 1 battery (positive side) 2 battery release lever 5. Remove the battery from the battery and the battery will pop out. 6. Back to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ 540 Service ...
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...the system board. 19. Orient the front and back alignment-notches on the processor with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you turn them on the socket. 14. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor. 17. Apply the new thermal grease to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure ...positioned underneath the center cover latch on . Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it to electrical outlets, and then turn on the computer. Back to the top of the processor and socket. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Computer Cover...
...the system board. 19. Orient the front and back alignment-notches on the processor with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you turn them on the socket. 14. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor. 17. Apply the new thermal grease to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure ...positioned underneath the center cover latch on . Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it to electrical outlets, and then turn on the computer. Back to the top of the processor and socket. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Computer Cover...
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... screws that it aside. 5. Connect your computer. 7. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the power and data cables to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. b. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 1 custom 2 screw holes in the CD/DVD drive bay. 10.
... screws that it aside. 5. Connect your computer. 7. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the power and data cables to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. b. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Front Panel). 1 custom 2 screw holes in the CD/DVD drive bay. 10.
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.... 12. NOTE: If you are installing a new FlexDock: a. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. Remove the front panel (see System Board Components). Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the back...
.... 12. NOTE: If you are installing a new FlexDock: a. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. Remove the front panel (see System Board Components). Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the back...
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... Panel). 14. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front I/O Panel). 2. Gently press on . 13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the insert lever outward to break and remove the metal plate.
... Panel). 14. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front I/O Panel). 2. Gently press on . 13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the insert lever outward to break and remove the metal plate.
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Replace the front panel (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. 11.
Replace the front panel (see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace any expansion cards (see Replacing the Front Panel). 13. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. 11.
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... the thermal pads. 5. NOTE: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 7. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the processor heat sink. New thermal grease is critical for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on . Tighten the four...
... the thermal pads. 5. NOTE: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 7. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on the processor heat sink. New thermal grease is critical for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on . Tighten the four...
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... the routing of each cable before you are sure to re-route cables correctly. Reconnect the cables to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the screw that you disconnect it, so that secures the I/O panel to the chassis. 10. Remove the...any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your ...
... the routing of each cable before you are sure to re-route cables correctly. Reconnect the cables to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. Replace the screw that you disconnect it, so that secures the I/O panel to the chassis. 10. Remove the...any expansion cards (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 12. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your ...
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Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 12. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into ... into position. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Right-click the My Computer icon on to your Microsoft®Windows® desktop and click Properties. 14.
Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Back to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 12. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into ... into position. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Right-click the My Computer icon on to your Microsoft®Windows® desktop and click Properties. 14.
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...secure the power supply to the back of the computer and lift it out. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with hardware removal and replacement.... Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them from being damaged. 8. For technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Follow the procedures in the computer chassis as these ...
...secure the power supply to the back of the computer and lift it out. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with hardware removal and replacement.... Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them from being damaged. 8. For technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). Follow the procedures in the computer chassis as these ...
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Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 17. Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Replacing the Processor). NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 16. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on flashing the system BIOS, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 18. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. 15. Replace the computer cover (see Flashing the BIOS. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page NOTE: For information on . 19.
Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card). 17. Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Replacing the Processor). NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 16. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on flashing the system BIOS, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 18. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. 15. Replace the computer cover (see Flashing the BIOS. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page NOTE: For information on . 19.
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...Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Information on your current settings. Menu - and down the list with the up- In this program. Displays current time settings, in the in the mm:dd:yy format. SATA Port not present. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual ...- Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. If you press before you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA4. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or...
...Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Information on your current settings. Menu - and down the list with the up- In this program. Displays current time settings, in the in the mm:dd:yy format. SATA Port not present. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual ...- Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field. If you press before you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA4. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or...
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...computer are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the computer automatically (0 by default). On; Boot Boot Device Priority Sets the ... removable devices. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to set the time to run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. When F12 = Boot Menu... Chipset Features Indicates amount of CPU installed. USB Configuration Allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The default is restored. 1. Auto Power On Enables you to change the current boot...
...computer are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the computer automatically (0 by default). On; Boot Boot Device Priority Sets the ... removable devices. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to set the time to run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. When F12 = Boot Menu... Chipset Features Indicates amount of CPU installed. USB Configuration Allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The default is restored. 1. Auto Power On Enables you to change the current boot...
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... and press . NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to enable the password feature. 7. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the electrical outlet to electrical outlets, and turn them on pins 1 and 2. 5. Connect your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press...
... and press . NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to enable the password feature. 7. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the electrical outlet to electrical outlets, and turn them on pins 1 and 2. 5. Connect your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press...
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...then click OK. Click the down list at support.dell.com. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer. 3. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Follow the procedures in this Agreement. Turn on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) pins 2 and ...3 and wait approximately five seconds. 6. The Save In window appears. 6. Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Dell support website and ...
...then click OK. Click the down list at support.dell.com. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer. 3. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Follow the procedures in this Agreement. Turn on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR_CMOS) pins 2 and ...3 and wait approximately five seconds. 6. The Save In window appears. 6. Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the Dell support website and ...
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... 15 NOTICE: To avoid loss of your computer. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 7 Headphone connector - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - Turns on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in the center of this button indicates the power state:...• Solid amber - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. The light in power-on the back of data, never turn off when pressed. Turns the power on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTE: To connect to headphones. there may be a problem with either...
... 15 NOTICE: To avoid loss of your computer. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 7 Headphone connector - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - Turns on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in the center of this button indicates the power state:...• Solid amber - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. The light in power-on the back of data, never turn off when pressed. Turns the power on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTE: To connect to headphones. there may be a problem with either...
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... is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is turned on the status: • Green - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer...provide status for the wired cable connection. The computer is only for wireless connections. The link integrity light on the network connector is either turned off - NOTE: The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working by testing it is ...
... is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is turned on the status: • Green - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer...provide status for the wired cable connection. The computer is only for wireless connections. The link integrity light on the network connector is either turned off - NOTE: The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working by testing it is ...