Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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...performance of purchase. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to complete. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is recommended that you download and install the ...latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. If an external...
...performance of purchase. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to complete. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is recommended that you download and install the ...latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. If an external...
Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open files and exit any key to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 ...the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the ...
...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open files and exit any key to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 ...the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the ...
Service Manual
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... tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it on . 11. Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card 1. Replace the computer.../regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the top of your computer. Back 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 ...
... tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it on . 11. Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card 1. Replace the computer.../regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in the top of your computer. Back 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 ...
Service Manual
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For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. 11. Enter system setup (see the documentation that shipped with the card. Go to Integrated Peripherals ...
For information on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. 11. Enter system setup (see the documentation that shipped with the card. Go to Integrated Peripherals ...
Service Manual
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...from the primary hard drive. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the computer automatically (0 by default). The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on the computer automatically. If you to set the time to the hard drives detected. Only the bootable devices that enhance the ... drive, or a memory key. 1. Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. Exit Exit Options Provides options to turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: To boot to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a USB device, the...
...from the primary hard drive. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the computer automatically (0 by default). The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on the computer automatically. If you to set the time to the hard drives detected. Only the bootable devices that enhance the ... drive, or a memory key. 1. Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority. Exit Exit Options Provides options to turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: To boot to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a USB device, the...
Setup Guide
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Solving Problems 27 See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
Solving Problems 27 See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
Setup Guide
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... computer. 3. Turn on Dell computers. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you contact Dell for technical assistance. then, shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure ...that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . ...
... computer. 3. Turn on Dell computers. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you contact Dell for technical assistance. then, shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure ...that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . ...
Setup Guide
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... appropriate for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to proceed. 6. On the next start the CD menu and press to run the... from the numbered list. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®...
... appropriate for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to proceed. 6. On the next start the CD menu and press to run the... from the numbered list. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®...
Setup Guide
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... not resolve your hard drive to the 34 Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you are an administrator on the ...computer, click Continue; Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your administrator to restore your computer. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the ...
... not resolve your hard drive to the 34 Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you are an administrator on the ...computer, click Continue; Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your administrator to restore your computer. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the ...
Setup Guide
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... you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is... was in before you installed the new device driver. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the ...
... you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is... was in before you installed the new device driver. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the ...
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... warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall...
... warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall...
Setup Guide
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... regulatory documents that shipped with your Service tag/Express Service Code- check on support.dell.com or to : find drivers and downloads. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. the Dell Support website at www.dell/regulatory_compliance. review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. access technical support and product help...
... regulatory documents that shipped with your Service tag/Express Service Code- check on support.dell.com or to : find drivers and downloads. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. the Dell Support website at www.dell/regulatory_compliance. review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. access technical support and product help...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Type Intel® Celeron® L2 cache 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo 1 MB 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Type Intel® Celeron® L2 cache 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo 1 MB 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
Setup Guide
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Index Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 45 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 41 display, connecting 6 drivers and downloads 45 E email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 54 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11
Index Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 45 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 41 display, connecting 6 drivers and downloads 45 E email addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 21 expansion bus 48 F finding more information 44 front-side connectors 14 FTP login, anonymous 40 54 H hard drive type 47 hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 HDMI display 6 headphone front connector 15 help getting assistance and support 38 I Internet connection 11 ISP Internet Service Provider 11