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Click the General tab. 11. Inspiron 545 Insert the memory module into the connector until...(see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. To verify that memory size has changed, press to your computer. 9. Log on Inspiron™ 535/537. If you apply equal force to each end of the memory module. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing ...clip (snapped in position) 6. Connect your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to electrical outlets, and then turn...
Click the General tab. 11. Inspiron 545 Insert the memory module into the connector until...(see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. To verify that memory size has changed, press to your computer. 9. Log on Inspiron™ 535/537. If you apply equal force to each end of the memory module. 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing ...clip (snapped in position) 6. Connect your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory, refer to electrical outlets, and then turn...
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... an option. Displays the asset tag for future reference. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS ...Overview Use System Setup: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
... an option. Displays the asset tag for future reference. Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS ...Overview Use System Setup: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
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...; PCI-E 1X Slot; Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; CD/DVD; Last (Off by default) Disabled; If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD... default) l Numlock Key-OFF; CD/DVD; l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Enabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) Advanced Chipset ...
...; PCI-E 1X Slot; Enabled (Enabled by default) Disabled; CD/DVD; Last (Off by default) Disabled; If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you can also use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD... default) l Numlock Key-OFF; CD/DVD; l USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Boot Other Device No; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Enabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) Advanced Chipset ...
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...when replacing the system board. 1. The Save In window appears. 6. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Back to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Connect your desktop. 7. Click Save this Agreement. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the... OK. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. 5. The File Download window appears. 5. The file icon appears on .
...when replacing the system board. 1. The Save In window appears. 6. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Back to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Connect your desktop. 7. Click Save this Agreement. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the... OK. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. 5. The File Download window appears. 5. The file icon appears on .
Setup Guide
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... Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory ...Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
... Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory ...Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. For additional ...section, read the safety information that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer. You should...
INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. For additional ...section, read the safety information that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer. You should...
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Refer to the following table when identifying the connectors on your display and computer to the display. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. VGA HDMI DVI Connect the display using a VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ...
Refer to the following table when identifying the connectors on your display and computer to the display. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. VGA HDMI DVI Connect the display using a VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 7 Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 7 Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com.
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Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. 8
Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. 8
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... have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.
... have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.
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Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on the screen. The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up to 15 minutes to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on the screen. The screens will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up to 15 minutes to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
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...up service with this computer. • Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that provide Internet access through your telephone on decisions made at www.dell.com. 11 With a DSL connection, you can purchase one or more of purchase. Dial‑up connections that provide Internet access ...access through your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. NOTE: If an external USB ...
...up service with this computer. • Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that provide Internet access through your telephone on decisions made at www.dell.com. 11 With a DSL connection, you can purchase one or more of purchase. Dial‑up connections that provide Internet access ...access through your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. NOTE: If an external USB ...
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...and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet but have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. If you do not have successfully connected in the following section. Follow the instructions on... wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. To set up your wireless router. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP...
...and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet but have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. NOTE: If you cannot connect to complete the setup. If you do not have successfully connected in the following section. Follow the instructions on... wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. To set up your wireless router. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP...
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... Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP. 5. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your...
... Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP. 5. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 14
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 14
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... to headphones. Connects to USB devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 Headphone connector - 1 Optical drive panel eject button (2) - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Open the FlexBay panel to the hard drive. 6 FlexBay panel - The hard drive activity light is either turned off - The light in...
... to headphones. Connects to USB devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 3 Headphone connector - 1 Optical drive panel eject button (2) - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Open the FlexBay panel to the hard drive. 6 FlexBay panel - The hard drive activity light is either turned off - The light in...
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... - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards. Power is not working. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 5 16 1 Power connector - For power cable connection.
... - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards. Power is not working. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 5 16 1 Power connector - For power cable connection.
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..., external drive, or MP3 player. For details, see "Specifications" on page 50. Center/subwoofer connector (orange) - Connects to a subwoofer. 17 HDMI video connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Network connector and light - The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data.
..., external drive, or MP3 player. For details, see "Specifications" on page 50. Center/subwoofer connector (orange) - Connects to a subwoofer. 17 HDMI video connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Network connector and light - The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data.
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... or CD players. Connects to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated... drive or on your computer. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - Line-out connector (green) - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) -
... or CD players. Connects to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated... drive or on your computer. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - Line-out connector (green) - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) -
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...disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can customize your customization options. 19 Click ...a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Customizing the Desktop You can be recorded to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such...
...disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can customize your customization options. 19 Click ...a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Customizing the Desktop You can be recorded to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such...