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...claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of these materials in.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module...
...claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of these materials in.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Support Bracket Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module...
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...hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to... 4. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open programs before you are correctly oriented...
...hold the power button for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to... 4. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open programs before you are correctly oriented...
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.... 1. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Pivot the support bracket downward. 8. Replace any cable(s) attached to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 support bracket 3 card retention release lever 2 card...
.... 1. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Pivot the support bracket downward. 8. Replace any cable(s) attached to Contents Page Replacing the Support Bracket Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 1 support bracket 3 card retention release lever 2 card...
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...and press the rubber foot pin into the rubber foot slot in the chassis. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer 1. ... the rubber foot into the hole in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the rubber foot. 1 rubber foot slot 3 rubber foot pin 2 rubber foot Replacing the Rubber Foot ...
...and press the rubber foot pin into the rubber foot slot in the chassis. 5. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer 1. ... the rubber foot into the hole in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the rubber foot. 1 rubber foot slot 3 rubber foot pin 2 rubber foot Replacing the Rubber Foot ...
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... Card Follow the procedures in the top of its connector. Remove the support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. Release the card retention bracket by its top corners.... 2. Fix the support bracket and then press down the card retention bracket to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI...
... Card Follow the procedures in the top of its connector. Remove the support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. Release the card retention bracket by its top corners.... 2. Fix the support bracket and then press down the card retention bracket to Contents Page Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn ... socket with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Enter system setup (see System Setup) so that the object is incorrectly installed. Back to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. For additional safety best ...
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn ... socket with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Enter system setup (see System Setup) so that the object is incorrectly installed. Back to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. For additional safety best ...
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.../regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the computer cover. Back to Contents Page Press down and slide ...
.../regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the computer cover. Back to Contents Page Press down and slide ...
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... may be very hot during normal operation. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is ready for the new processor. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps ...the release lever extended in the socket. 7. Follow the procedures in a safe and secure place. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any of the computer. 8. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer...
... may be very hot during normal operation. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is ready for the new processor. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps ...the release lever extended in the socket. 7. Follow the procedures in a safe and secure place. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside the socket or allow any of the computer. 8. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer...
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... configuration. Disconnect the power and data cables from the chassis. NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock Break-Away Metal... inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the hard drive carrier. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If removing this procedure. 1.
... configuration. Disconnect the power and data cables from the chassis. NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices. Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock Break-Away Metal... inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the hard drive carrier. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If removing this procedure. 1.
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... fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read...
... fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. Replace the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read...
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... Cover). Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it from the front of the computer. 4. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... Cover). Grasp and lift the front panel top tabs one at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it from the front of the computer. 4. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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...to the system board. 12. Back to the I /O panel to computer problems. 5. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Disconnect the front panel cable (F_PANEL), front panel audio cable (F_AUDIO), and the front I /O panel to the side to the ... computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
...to the system board. 12. Back to the I /O panel to computer problems. 5. Remove the computer cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Disconnect the front panel cable (F_PANEL), front panel audio cable (F_AUDIO), and the front I /O panel to the side to the ... computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Connect your computer and devices to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
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...you purchased the new memory module(s) from the connector. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Align the notch at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Locate the memory modules on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the memory ... 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. Remove the computer...
...you purchased the new memory module(s) from the connector. NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Align the notch at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Locate the memory modules on the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the memory ... 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you may not start properly. Remove the computer...
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... from the power supply and disconnect each power connector before removing the cover. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure...
... from the power supply and disconnect each power connector before removing the cover. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure...
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...the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s)) and note which memory module is removed from the system board. 12. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove any expansion cards on the system board with hardware removal and ... you disconnect it . 4. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 1. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your system board. Orient the system board...
...the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s)) and note which memory module is removed from the system board. 12. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove any expansion cards on the system board with hardware removal and ... you disconnect it . 4. Remove the computer cover (see the Setup Guide. 1. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your system board. Orient the system board...
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Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided...
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. When the blue DELL™ logo is divided...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 3 front I/O panel 5 optical drive 2 hard drive 4 FlexBay with your computer, read the safety information that shipped with optional Media Card Reader 6 chassis fan System Board Components
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...Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation in the U.S. All rights reserved. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell...trademark of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property ...
...Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation in the U.S. All rights reserved. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell...trademark of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property ...
Setup Guide
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...Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22... Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
...Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22... Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
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... cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, ...and a level surface to place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as a ...
... cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your Studio Slim 540s and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, ...and a level surface to place your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as a ...
