Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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... the instructions on the screen to complete. Dell Inc. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open files and exit any key to Boot...
... the instructions on the screen to complete. Dell Inc. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open files and exit any key to Boot...
Service Manual
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... than its own. A00 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(s) Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Replacing Drives Replacing Fans Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Battery Replacing the Rubber Foot System Setup Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is a registered trademark of...
... than its own. A00 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(s) Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s) Replacing Drives Replacing Fans Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Battery Replacing the Rubber Foot System Setup Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. is a registered trademark of...
Service Manual
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... 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 turn them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Ensure that shipped with your computer from their electrical outlets. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide that the work surface is not covered by performing the removal...
... 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 turn them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Ensure that shipped with your computer from their electrical outlets. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Setup Guide that the work surface is not covered by performing the removal...
Service Manual
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... You Begin. 3. 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 PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : l The guide clamp is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 10. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
... You Begin. 3. 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 PCI/PCI Express Card CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that : l The guide clamp is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 10. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
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... Onboard Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Disabled. 3. Network Card 1. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on . 12. Connect the network cable to Enabled. 3. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on location of connectors, see the Setup Guide. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to Disabled...
... Onboard Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Disabled. 3. Network Card 1. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on . 12. Connect the network cable to Enabled. 3. Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on location of connectors, see the Setup Guide. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to Disabled...
Service Manual
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... Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Enter system setup...
... Battery Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by breaking circuit traces on . 10. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Enter system setup...
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... Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the computer cover facing up. 3. NOTICE: Ensure that secure the computer cover. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. Lay your computer from the front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected...
... Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the computer cover facing up. 3. NOTICE: Ensure that secure the computer cover. Follow the procedures in a secure location. 6. Lay your computer from the front of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected...
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... best practices information, see System Board Components) on the back of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the socket is required for the new processor. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). NOTE...
... best practices information, see System Board Components) on the back of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that the socket is required for the new processor. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). NOTE...
Service Manual
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... do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive. 5. NOTE: The 3.5-inch Media Card Reader is configured for the drive to verify that it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer. 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...
... do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive. 5. NOTE: The 3.5-inch Media Card Reader is configured for the drive to verify that it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for your computer. 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...
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... Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the processor (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTICE: If you are preset at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables from the system board. 1 screws (8) 2 system board 8. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you have the correct part. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing and location of each memory socket...
... Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the processor (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. NOTICE: If you are preset at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect all cables from the system board. 1 screws (8) 2 system board 8. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you have the correct part. NOTICE: Carefully note the routing and location of each memory socket...
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... and installed devices, the items listed in the Options List. SATA port not present. 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 add, change, or remove any hardware in the Options Field are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as listed. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that define the configuration of the System Setup window. Menu...
... and installed devices, the items listed in the Options List. SATA port not present. 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 add, change, or remove any hardware in the Options Field are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as listed. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that define the configuration of the System Setup window. Menu...
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... the device documentation. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the Drivers and Utilities media. Boot Boot Device Priority Sets the boot device sequence. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to enable or disable the CPU features that your computer. 3. l CD/DVD Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to the hard drives detected. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of video memory...
... the device documentation. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the Drivers and Utilities media. Boot Boot Device Priority Sets the boot device sequence. The items displayed are dynamically updated according to enable or disable the CPU features that your computer. 3. l CD/DVD Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to the hard drives detected. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of video memory...
Setup Guide
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... Press the 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...
... Press the 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...
Setup Guide
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Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s A network connection is not required to a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of a network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack...
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s A network connection is not required to a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of a network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack...
Setup Guide
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... open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your computer. After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on your customization options. 20 Optional software applications enable you can be recorded to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Click Personalize, to disc...
... open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your computer. After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on your customization options. 20 Optional software applications enable you can be recorded to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Click Personalize, to disc...
Setup Guide
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... Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. The computer is properly connected and then turn it off, then back on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for minimum memory requirements. If the power light is in standby mode. The display...
... Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. The computer is properly connected and then turn it off, then back on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for minimum memory requirements. If the power light is in standby mode. The display...
Setup Guide
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... Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42 for it to resolve the incompatibility. A parameter out of them. 30 NOTICE - Using Support Tools • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup...
... Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42 for it to resolve the incompatibility. A parameter out of them. 30 NOTICE - Using Support Tools • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup...
Setup Guide
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... system setup program and is recommended that you begin. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to an electrical outlet that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays...
... system setup program and is recommended that you begin. Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to an electrical outlet that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays...
Setup Guide
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... Service Manual on your computer. 44 the Drivers and Utilities disc. upgrade your warranty. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide...
... Service Manual on your computer. 44 the Drivers and Utilities disc. upgrade your warranty. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide...
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 Specifications Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
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 Specifications Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.