Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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... an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 not a part of purchase. The Windows... service provider (ISP). Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you need...
... an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 not a part of purchase. The Windows... service provider (ISP). Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you need...
Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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... start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in any key to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks...in the U.S.A. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may take about 1 to...
... start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in any key to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks...in the U.S.A. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may take about 1 to...
Service Manual
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Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Release the card retention bracket by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector. 7. For additional ...in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 10. 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/...
Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Release the card retention bracket by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector. 7. For additional ...in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 10. 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/...
Service Manual
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... setup (see System Setup). 2. Network Card 1. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Connect the network cable to electrical outlets, and then turn them on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. 11. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to the...
... setup (see System Setup). 2. Network Card 1. Enter system setup (see System Setup). 2. Connect the network cable to electrical outlets, and then turn them on installing drivers and software for information about the card's cable connections. 11. Sound Card Installed Removed 1. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to the...
Service Manual
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... hard drives detected. Power Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI suspend type. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the Drivers and Utilities media. Auto Power On Time Enables you to change the passwords. Boot Settings Configuration Configure Fast Boot, Numlock, and Keyboard errors...hard drive. Advanced Chipset Features Indicates amount of memory installed. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to set the date to run the Dell Diagnostics on the computer when a user tries to the boot menu. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to...
... hard drives detected. Power Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI suspend type. Remote Wake Up This option turns on the Drivers and Utilities media. Auto Power On Time Enables you to change the passwords. Boot Settings Configuration Configure Fast Boot, Numlock, and Keyboard errors...hard drive. Advanced Chipset Features Indicates amount of memory installed. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to set the date to run the Dell Diagnostics on the computer when a user tries to the boot menu. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to...
Setup Guide
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Solving Problems 27 --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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.
Solving Problems 27 --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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.
Setup Guide
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...not ship with your hard drive. Turn on page 46 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to be working properly. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 42. 1. Ensure that the computer is ...System Setup section in the system setup program and is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Using Support Tools 3. Dell Diagnostics If you see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows...
...not ship with your hard drive. Turn on page 46 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to be working properly. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 42. 1. Ensure that the computer is ...System Setup section in the system setup program and is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Using Support Tools 3. Dell Diagnostics If you see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows...
Setup Guide
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... hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait ... the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 32 then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Using Support Tools NOTE: ...
... hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait ... the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 32 then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Using Support Tools NOTE: ...
Setup Guide
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... 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 hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system ...restoration is complete. 1. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore ...
... 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 hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system ...restoration is complete. 1. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore ...
Setup Guide
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... 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 computer. Click Exit if the Install ... 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. Depending on page 33. System Recovery Options Operating System ...
... 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 computer. Click Exit if the Install ... 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. Depending on page 33. System Recovery Options Operating System ...
Setup Guide
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learn more about your warranty. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void ...inside your operating system disc. See: your computer. 44 upgrade your hard drive. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Finding More ...
learn more about your warranty. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void ...inside your operating system disc. See: your computer. 44 upgrade your hard drive. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Finding More ...
Setup Guide
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find drivers and downloads. See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer towards the back. the top of your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 find your computer or advanced technical-reference material for last-...and product help. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. check on your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. You must use the service tag to identify your order status for your computer. Finding More ...
find drivers and downloads. See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer towards the back. the top of your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 find your computer or advanced technical-reference material for last-...and product help. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. check on your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. You must use the service tag to identify your order status for your computer. Finding More ...
Setup Guide
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For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about 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. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about 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. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
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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