Dell Studio Desktop Setup Guide

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Setting Up Your Studio 540
Using Your Studio 540
Solving Problems
Using Support Tools
System Recovery Options
Getting Help
Finding More Information and Resources
Specifications
Appendix
- Macrovision Product Notice
Index

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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computer.

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how to avoid the problem.

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are not applicable.

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Setting Up Your Studio 540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5

Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 8

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 9

Connect the Power Cables for Your

Display and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Press the Power Buttons on Your

Computer and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows Vista Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 11

Using Your Studio 540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Contents

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DellConnect™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting Up Your Studio 540

This section provides information about setting

up your Studio 540 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 computer.

Restricting airflow around your Studio 540 may

cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating

ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)

at the back of the computer and a minimum of

5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should

never place your computer in an enclosed

space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is

powered on.

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Connect the Display

Your computer uses one of two

different connectors for connecting

the display. The HDMI connector is a

high‑performance digital connector

that carries both video and audio

signals for displays such as TVs and

monitors with integrated speakers.

The VGA connector carries only video

signals for displays such as monitors

and projectors.

NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on

your computer if you purchased an optional

discreet graphics card.

‑OR‑

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Connect the Video Cable to the Display

Check your TV or monitor to see which type of

connectors are available. Refer to the following

table when identifying the connectors on your

display to select the connection type you

will use.

HDMI

VGA

DVI

You can connect to the display using the

following connectors available on your

computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI

connector, or the DVI connector (optional).

Connect Using the VGA Connector

Connect the display using a VGA cable (which

usually has blue connectors at both ends).

If your computer has a DVI connector, use the

VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends)

with a DVI‑to‑VGA adapter (white connector).

NOTE: You can purchase a DVI‑to‑VGA

adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.

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Connect Using the HDMI Connector

Connect the display using an HDMI cable.

Connect Using the DVI Connector (Optional)

Connect the display using a DVI cable.

NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI

and DVI cables from the Dell website at

dell.com.

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

Use the USB connectors on the back panel of

the computer to attach a USB keyboard and

mouse.

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Connect the Network Cable

(Optional)

A network connection is not required to

complete your computer setup, but if you have

an existing network or Internet connection

that uses a cable connection (such as a

home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you can

connect it now. Use only an Ethernet cable

(RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable

(RJ11 connector) into the network connector.

To attach your computer to a network or

broadband device, connect one end of the

network cable to either a network port or a

broadband device. Connect the other end of the

network cable to the network adapter connector

on the back panel of your computer. A click

indicates that the network cable has been

securely attached.

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Connect the Power Cables for

Your Display and Computer

Press the Power Buttons on Your

Computer and Display

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Windows Vista Setup

To set up Windows Vista® for the first time

follow the instructions on the screen. These

steps are mandatory and may take up to

15 minutes to complete. The screens will take

you through several procedures including

accepting license agreements, setting

preferences, and setting up an Internet

connection.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating

system’s setup process. Doing so may

render your computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by

country.

To connect to the Internet, you need an external

modem or network connection and an Internet

service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one

or more of the following Internet connection

options:

DSL connections that provide high‑speed •

Internet access through your existing

telephone line or cellular telephone service.

With a DSL connection, you can access the

Internet and use your telephone on the same

line simultaneously.

Cable modem connections that provide •

high‑speed Internet access through your

local cable TV line.

Satellite modem connections that provide •

high‑speed Internet access through a

satellite television system.

Dial‑• up connections that provide Internet

access through a telephone line. Dial‑up

connections are considerably slower

than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem

connections. Your computer does not have

an integrated modem. An optional USB

modem must be used for dialup service with

this computer.

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Wireless LAN (WLAN) • connections that

provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11

technology. Wireless LAN support requires

optional internal components that may or

may not be installed in your computer based

on decisions made at the time of purchase.

NOTE: If an external USB modem or

WLAN adapter is not part of your original

order, you can purchase one from the Dell

website at dell.com.

Setting Up a Wired Connection

If you are using a dial‑up connection, connect

the telephone line to the external USB modem

(optional) and to the telephone wall jack before

you set up your Internet connection. If you

are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem

connection, contact your ISP or cellular

telephone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Before you can use your wireless Internet

connection, you need to connect to your

wireless router. To set up your connection to a

wireless router:

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Click 2. Start → Connect To.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.

complete the setup.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided

ISP desktop shortcut:

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Double‑click the ISP icon on the Microsoft2. ®

Windows® desktop.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.

complete the setup.

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If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop

or if you want to set up an Internet connection

with a different ISP, perform the steps in the

following section.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet

but have successfully connected in the

past, the ISP might have a service outage.

Contact your ISP to check the service

status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If

you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the

Internet wizard can help you get one.

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Click 2. Start → Control Panel.

Under 3. Network and Internet, click Connect

to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

Click either 4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up,

depending on how you want to connect:

Choose a. Broadband if you will use a

DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem,

or Bluetooth® wireless technology

connection.

Chose b. Dial-up if you will use an optional

USB dial‑up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of

connection to select, click Help me choose

or contact your ISP.

Follow the instructions on the screen and 5.

use the setup information provided by your

ISP to complete the setup.

Your computer has indicators, buttons, and

features that provide information at‑a‑glance and

time‑saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Front View Features

1 Service Tag (located on top of the

chassis towards the back) — Use the

Service Tag to identify your computer

when you access the Dell Support

website or call technical support.

2Optical drive — Plays or records only

standard‑size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and

Blu‑ray Disc™.

3Optical drive panel — This panel covers

the optical drive (shown in open position).

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4Optical drive eject button — Press to

eject a disc from the optical drive.

5 IEEE 1394 connector — Connects

to high‑speed serial multimedia devices

such as digital video cameras.

6 Line-in or microphone connector —

Connects to a microphone for voice or to

an audio cable for audio input.

7 Headphone connector — Connects

to headphones.

NOTE: To connect to a powered

speaker or sound system, use the

audio out or S/PDIF connector on the

back of your computer.

8 Power button and light — Turns the

power on or off when pressed. The light

in the center of this button indicates the

power state:

Blinking white — the computer is in •

sleep state.

Solid white — the computer is in •

power‑on state.

Blinking amber — there may be a •

problem with the system board.

Solid amber — there may be a •

problem with either the system board

or power supply.

9 Hard drive activity light — Turns on

when the computer reads or writes data.

A blinking blue light indicates hard drive

activity.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never

turn off the computer while the hard

drive activity light is blinking.

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10 Front-panel door grip — Slide up the front

panel door grip to cover the FlexBay drive,

USB connectors, IEEE 1394 connector,

headphone connector, and microphone

connector.

11 Media card reader — Provides a

fast and convenient way to view and

share digital photos, music, videos, and

documents stored on the following digital

memory cards:

Secure Digital (• SD) memory card

•Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)

card

Multi • Media Card (MMC)

Memory • Stick

Memory Stick PRO•

xD‑• Picture Card (type ‑ M and type ‑ H)

12 FlexBay drive — Can contain an optional

FlexBay.

13 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connects

USB devices that are connected

occasionally such as memory keys,

digital cameras, and MP3 players.

14 Optional Optical drive bay — Can contain

an additional optical drive.

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Back View Features

1Security cable slot — Connects to a lock

for a security cable used as an anti‑theft

device.

NOTE: Before you buy a lock, ensure

that it works with the security cable

slot on your computer.

2Padlock rings — Attach a commercially

available anti‑theft device.

3Expansion card slots (4) — Access

connectors for any installed PCI and PCI

Express cards.

4Back panel connectors — Plug USB,

audio, and other devices into the

appropriate connector.

5Power supply light — Indicates power

availability for power supply.

6Voltage selector switch — Select the

region specific voltage range.

7Power connector — Connects your

computer to the power socket.

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Back Panel Connectors

1 IEEE 1394 connector — Connects to

high‑speed serial multimedia devices such

as digital video cameras.

2 Network connector and light —

Connects your computer to a network

or broadband device. The network

activity light flashes when the computer

is transmitting or receiving data. A high

volume of network traffic may make this

light appear to be in a steady “on” state.

3 Back L/R surround connector —

Connects to multichannel capable

speakers.

4 Center/subwoofer connector —

Connects to a subwoofer.

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5 Line-in connector — Connects to a

microphone for voice or audio input into a

sound or telephony program.

On computers with a sound card, use the

connector on the card.

6 Front L/R line-out connector —

Connects to headphones and speakers

with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, use the

connector on the card.

7 Microphone connector — Connects

to a record/playback device such as a

microphone, cassette player, CD player,

or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, use the

connector on the card

8 Side L/R surround connector —

Connects to surround sound speakers.

On computers with a sound card, use the

connector on the card.

9 HDMI 1.2 connector — Connects to a

TV for both audio and video signals.

NOTE: For a monitor without built‑in

speakers, only the video signal will

be read.

10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) — Connects

USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,

printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

11 VGA connector — Connects to a

monitor or projector only for video signals.

12 S/PDIF connector — Connects to

amplifiers and TVs for digital audio through

coaxial digital cables. This format carries

an audio signal without going through an

analog audio conversion process.

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Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the

features described in this section, see the

Dell Technology Guide available on your

hard drive or on the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com.

Productivity and Communication

You can use your computer to create

presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers,

and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view

digital photographs and images. Check your

purchase order for software installed on your

computer.

After connecting to the Internet, you can access

websites, setup an e‑mail account, upload and

download files, and so on.

Entertainment and Multimedia

You can use your computer to watch videos,

play games, create your own CDs, listen to

music and radio stations. Your optical disc

drive may support multiple disc media formats

including CDs, Blu‑ray Discs (if the option is

selected at the time of purchase), and DVDs.

You can download or copy pictures and video

files from portable devices, such as digital

cameras and cell phones. Optional software

applications enable you to organize and create

music and video files that can be recorded to a

disc, saved on portable products such as MP3

players and handheld entertainment devices, or

played and viewed directly on connected TVs,

projectors, and home theater equipment.

Customizing the Desktop

You can customize your desktop to change the

appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver,

and so on by accessing the Personalize

appearance and sounds window.

To access the display properties window:

Right‑click an open area of the desktop.1.

Click 2. Personalize, to open the Personalize

appearance and sounds window and learn

more about your customization options.

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Customizing Your Energy Settings

You can use the power options in your operating

system to configure the power settings on your

computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides

three default options:

Balanced• — This power option offers full

performance when you need it and saves

power during periods of inactivity.

Power saver• — This power option saves

power on your computer by reducing system

performance to maximize the life of the

computer and by reducing the amount of

energy consumed by your computer over its

lifetime.

High performance• — This power option

provides the highest level of system

performance on your computer by adapting

processor speed to your activity and by

maximizing system performance.

Backing Up Your Data

It is recommended that you periodically back

up files and folders on your computer. To back

up files:

Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System

and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→

Transfer files and settings.

Click 2. Back up files or Back up computer.

Click 3. Continue on Your User Account Control

dialog box and follow the instructions in the

Back up Files wizard.

Solving Problems

This section provides troubleshooting

information for your computer. If you are unable

to solve your problem using the following

guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on

page 28 or “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

CAUTION: Only trained service personnel

should remove the computer cover. See

the

Service Manual

on the Dell Support

website at support.dell.com for advanced

service and troubleshooting instructions.

CAUTION: Before working inside your

computer, read the safety information that

shipped with your computer. For additional

safety best practice information, see the

Regulatory Compliance Homepage on

www.dell.com at the following location:

http://www.dell.com/regulatory_

compliance.

Network Problems

Wireless Connections

If the network connection is lost — The

wireless router is offline or wireless has been

disabled on the computer.

Check your wireless router to ensure it is •

powered on and connected to your data

source (cable modem or network hub).

Re‑establish your connection to the wireless •

router:

Save and close any open files, and exit a.

any open programs.

Click b. Start → Connect To.

Follow the instructions on the screen c.

to complete the setup.

Solving Problems

Wired Connections

If the network connection is lost — The cable

is loose or damaged.

Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in •

and not damaged.

The link integrity light on the integrated network

connector lets you verify that your connection is

working and provides information on the status:

Green — A good connection exists between •

a 10/100‑Mbps network and the computer.

Orange — A good connection exists between •

a 1000‑Mbps network and the computer.

Off (no light) — The computer is not •

detecting a physical connection to the

network.

NOTE: The link integrity light on the network

connector is only for the wired cable

connection. The link integrity light does not

provide status for wireless connections.

Power Problems

If the power light is off — The computer is

either turned off or is not receiving power.

Reseat the power cable into both the •

power connector on the computer and the

electrical outlet.

If the computer is plugged into a power strip, •

ensure that the power strip is plugged into

an electrical outlet and that the power strip

is turned on. Also bypass power protection

devices, power strips, and power extension

cables to verify that the computer turns on

properly.

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working •

by testing it with another device, such as a

lamp.

Solving Problems

If the power light is solid white and the

computer is not responding — The display may

not be connected or powered on. Ensure that

the display is properly connected and then turn

it off, then back on.

If the power light is blinking white — The

computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the

keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a

connected mouse, or press the power button to

resume normal operation.

If the power light is solid amber — The

computer has a power problem or an internal

device malfunction. For assistance contact Dell,

see “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

If the power light is blinking amber — The

computer is receiving electrical power, but a

device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly

installed. You may have to remove and then

reinstall the memory modules (for information on

removing and replacing memory modules, see

the Service Manual on the Dell Support website

at support.dell.com).

If you encounter interference that hinders

reception on your computer — An unwanted

signal is creating interference by interrupting or

blocking other signals. Some possible causes of

interference are:

Power, keyboard, and mouse extension •

cables.

Too many devices connected to a power •

strip.

Multiple power strips connected to the same •

electrical outlet.

Solving Problems

Memory Problems

If you receive an insufficient memory

message —

Save and close any open files and exit any •

open programs you are not using to see if

that resolves the problem.

See the software documentation for •

minimum memory requirements. If

necessary, install additional memory

(see the Service Manual on the Dell Support

website at support.dell.com).

Reseat the memory modules (see the •

Service Manual on the Dell Support website

at support.dell.com) to ensure that your

computer is successfully communicating

with the memory.

If you experience other memory problems —

Ensure that you are following the memory •

installation guidelines (see the Service

Manual on the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com).

Check if the memory module is compatible •

with your computer. Your computer supports

DDR2 memory. For more information about

the type of memory supported by your

computer, see “Specifications” on page 46.

Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell •

Diagnostics” on page 31).

Reseat the memory modules (see the •

Service Manual on the Dell Support website

at support.dell.com) to ensure that your

computer is successfully communicating

with the memory.

Solving Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

If the computer does not start up — Ensure

that the power cable is firmly connected to the

computer and to the electrical outlet.

If a program stops responding — End the

program:

Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.1.

Click 2. Applications.

Click the program that is no longer 3.

responding

Click 4. End Task.

If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the

software documentation. If necessary, uninstall

and then reinstall the program.

NOTE: Software usually includes

installation instructions in its

documentation or on CD.

If the computer stops responding —

NOTICE: You might lose data if you are

unable to perform an operating system

shutdown.

Turn the computer off. If you are unable to get a

response by pressing a key on your keyboard or

moving your mouse, press and hold the power

button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the

computer turns off. Then restart your computer.

If a program is designed for an earlier

Microsoft® Windows® operating system —

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The

Program Compatibility Wizard configures a

program so that it runs in an environment

similar to non‑Windows Vista operating system

environments.

Click 1. Start → Control Panel→

Programs→ Use an older program with this

version of Windows.

In the welcome screen, click 2. Next.

Follow the instructions on the screen.3.

Solving Problems

If a solid blue screen appears — Turn the

computer off. If you are unable to get a

response by pressing a key on your keyboard or

moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold

the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds

until the computer turns off. Then restart your

computer.

If you have other software problems —

Back up your files immediately.•

Use a virus‑scanning program to check the •

hard drive or CDs.

Save and close any open files or programs •

and shut down your computer through the

Start menu.

Check the software documentation or •

contact the software manufacturer for

troubleshooting information:

Ensure that the program is compatible –

with the operating system installed on

your computer.

Ensure that your computer meets the –

minimum hardware requirements needed

to run the software. See the software

documentation for information.

Ensure that the program is installed and –

configured properly.

Verify that the device drivers do not –

conflict with the program.

If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall –

the program.

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find

the service, support, and system‑specific

information you need. For more information

about Dell Support Center and available support

tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.

Click the icon in the taskbar to run the

application. The home page provides links to

access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System •

Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/

Recovery, and Windows Vista)

Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to •

your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with •

DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training

and Tutorials, How‑To Help with Dell on Call,

and Online Scan with PCCheckUp)

About Your System (System Documentation, •

Warranty Information, System Information,

Upgrades & Accessories)

The top of the Dell Support Center home page

displays your system’s model number along with

its Service Tag and express service code.

For more information about the Dell Support

Center, see the

Dell Technology Guide

on your

hard drive or on the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com.

CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood

of electric shock, laceration by moving

fan blades or other unexpected injuries,

always unplug your computer from the

electrical outlet before removing the cover.

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System Messages

If your computer has an issue or error, it may

display a System Message that will help you

identify the cause and action needed to resolve

the issue.

NOTE: If the message you received is not

listed in the following examples, see the

documentation for either the operating

system or the program that was running

when the message appeared. Alternatively

you could see the Service Manual on the

Dell Support website at support.dell.com

or see “Contacting Dell” on page 43 for

assistance.

Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system

have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help

in resolving this problem, please note this

checkpoint and contact Dell Technical

Support — The computer failed to complete

the boot routine three consecutive times for the

same error (see “Contacting Dell” on page 43

for assistance).

CMOS checksum error — Possible motherboard

failure or RTC battery low. Battery needs

replacement. See the Service Manual on the

Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see

“Contacting Dell” on page 43 for assistance.

CPU fan failure — CPU fan has failed. CPU fan

needs replacement. See the Service Manual on

the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Hard-disk drive failure — Possible hard disk

drive failure during HDD POST (see “Contacting

Dell” on page 43 for assistance).

Hard-disk drive read failure — Possible hard

disk drive failure during HDD boot test (see

“Contacting Dell” on page 43 for assistance).

Keyboard failure — Replace keyboard or check

the cable for loose connection.

No boot device available — No bootable

partition on hard disc drive, the hard disc drive

cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.

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 and ensure that the boot •

sequence information is correct (see the

Service Manual on the Dell Support website

at support.dell.com).

No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system

board might be malfunctioning or motherboard

failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell

Support website at support.dell.com or see

“Contacting Dell” on page 43 for assistance).

USB over current error — Disconnect the USB

device. Your USB device needs more power for

it to function properly. Use an external power

source to connect the USB device, or if your

device has two USB cables, connect both of

them.

NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING

SYSTEM has reported that a parameter

has exceeded its normal operating range.

Dell recommends that you back up your data

regularly. A parameter out of range may or may

not indicate a potential hard drive problem —

S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure.

This feature can be enabled or disabled in the

BIOS setup (see “Contacting Dell” on page 43

for assistance).

Hardware Troubleshooter

If a device is either not detected during

the operating system setup or is detected

but incorrectly configured, you can use the

Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the

incompatibility.

To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:

Click 1. Start → Help and Support.

Type 2. hardware troubleshooter in

the search field and press <Enter> to start

the search.

Using Support Tools

In the search results, select the option that 3.

best describes the problem and follow the

remaining troubleshooting steps.

Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your

computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and

Software Problems” on page 26 and run the

Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for

technical assistance.

It is recommended that you print these

procedures before you begin.

NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell

computers.

NOTE: The

Drivers and Utilities

media

is optional and may not ship with your

computer.

See the System Setup section in the Service

Manual to review your computer’s configuration

information, and ensure that the device that

you want to test displays in the system setup

program and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive

or from the

Drivers and Utilities

media.

Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden

diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a

screen image, see “Contacting Dell” on

page 43.

Ensure that the computer is connected to an 1.

electrical outlet that is known to be working

properly.

Turn on (or restart) your computer.2.

When the DELL3. ™ logo appears, press <F12>

immediately. Select Diagnostics from the

boot menu and press <Enter>.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating

system logo appears, continue to wait until

you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;

then, shut down your computer and try again.

Using Support Tools

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no

diagnostics utility partition has been found,

run the Dell Diagnostics from the

Drivers

and Utilities

media.

Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics 4.

from the diagnostics utility partition on your

hard drive.

Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and

Utilities Media

Insert the1.

Drivers and Utilities

media.

Shut down and restart the computer. 2.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12>

immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the

operating system logo appears, continue to

wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows®

desktop; then, shut down your computer

and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot

sequence for one time only. On the next

start‑up, the computer boots according to

the devices specified in the system setup

program.

When the boot device list appears, highlight 3.

CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.

Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from

the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

Type 1 to start the CD menu and press 5.

<Enter> to proceed.

Select 6. Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from

the numbered list. If multiple versions are

listed, select the version appropriate for your

computer.

When the Dell Diagnostics 7. Main Menu

appears, select the test you want to run.

You can restore your operating system in the

following ways:

System • Restore returns your computer to an

earlier operating state without affecting data

files. Use System Restore as the first solution

for restoring your operating system and

preserving data files.

Dell • Factory Image Restore returns your hard

drive to the operating state it was in when

you purchased the computer. This procedure

permanently deletes all data on the hard

drive and removes any programs installed

after you received the computer. Use Dell

Factory Image Restore only if System

Restore did not resolve your operating

system problem.

If you received an Operating System disc with •

your computer, you can use it to restore your

operating system. However, using the Operating

System disc also deletes all data on the hard

drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did

not resolve your operating system problem.

System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a

System Restore option which allows you to

return your computer to an earlier operating state

(without affecting data files) if changes to the

hardware, software, or other system settings have

left the computer in an undesirable operating

state. Any changes that System Restore makes to

your computer are completely reversible.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your

data files. System Restore does not monitor

your data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document

were written for the Windows default view,

so they may not apply if you set your Dell™

computer to the Windows Classic view.

System Recovery Options

Starting System Restore

Click 1. Start .

In the 2. Start Search box, type System

Restore and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The User Account Control window

may appear. If you are an administrator on

the computer, click Continue; otherwise,

contact your administrator to continue the

desired action.

Click 3. Next and follow the remaining prompts

on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve

the issue, you may undo the last system restore.

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTE: Before you undo the last system

restore, save and close all open files, and

exit any open programs. Do not alter, open,

or delete any files or programs until the

system restoration is complete.

Click 1. Start .

In the 2. Start Search box, type System

Restore and press <Enter>.

Click 3. Undo my last restoration and click

Next.

Dell Factory Image Restore

NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore

permanently deletes all data on the hard

drive and removes any programs or drivers

installed after you received your computer.

If possible, back up the data before using

this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore

only if System Restore did not resolve your

operating system problem.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may

not be available in certain countries or on

certain computers.

Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the

last method to restore your operating system.

These options restore your hard drive to the

System Recovery Options

operating state it was in when you purchased

the computer. Any programs or files added

since you received your computer—including

data files—are permanently deleted from

the hard drive. Data files include documents,

spreadsheets, e‑mail messages, digital photos,

music files, and so on. If possible, back up all

data before using Factory Image Restore.

Dell Factory Image Restore

Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo 1.

appears, press <F8> several times to access

the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.

Select 2. Repair Your Computer.

The 3. System Recovery Options window

appears.

Select a keyboard layout and click 4. Next.

To access the recovery options, log on as a 5.

local user. To access the command prompt,

type administrator in the User name

field, then click OK.

Click 6. Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell

Factory Image Restore welcome screen

appears.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration,

you may need to select Dell Factory Tools,

then Dell Factory Image Restore.

Click 7. Next. The Confirm Data Deletion

screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with

Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

Click the checkbox to confirm that you want 8.

to continue reformatting the hard drive and

restoring the system software to the factory

condition, then click Next.

The restore process begins and may take

five or more minutes to complete. A message

appears when the operating system and

factory‑installed applications have been

restored to factory condition.

Click 9. Finish to reboot the system.

System Recovery Options

Operating System Reinstallation

Before you Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows

operating system to correct a problem with a

newly installed driver, first try using Windows

Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver

Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use

System Restore to return your operating system

to the operating state it was in before you

installed the new device driver. See “System

Restore” on page 33.

NOTICE: Before performing the installation,

back up all data files on your primary

hard drive. For conventional hard drive

configurations, the primary hard drive is the

first drive detected by the computer.

To reinstall Windows, 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. Use the

Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any

required drivers. Depending on the region

from which you ordered your computer, or

whether you requested the media, the

Dell

Drivers and Utilities

media and

Operating

System

media may not ship with your

computer.

Reinstalling Windows Vista

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours

to complete. After you reinstall the operating

system, you must also reinstall the device

drivers, virus protection program, and other

software.

Save and close any open files and exit any 1.

open programs.

Insert the 2.

Operating System

disc.

Click 3. Exit if the Install Windows message

appears.

System Recovery Options

Restart the computer.4.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> 5.

immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the

operating system logo appears, continue to

wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows®

desktop; then, shut down your computer

and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot

sequence for one time only. On the next

start‑up, the computer boots according to

the devices specified in the system setup

program.

When the boot device list appears, highlight 6.

CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

Press any key to 7. Boot from CD-ROM.

Follow the instructions on the screen to

complete the installation.

If you experience a problem with your computer,

you can complete the following steps to

diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:

See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 22 for

information and procedures that pertain to

the problem your computer is experiencing.

See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 31 for

procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics.

Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on 3.

page 42.

Use Dell’s extensive suite of online services 4.

available at Dell Support (support.dell.com)

for help with installation and troubleshooting

procedures. See “Online Services” on

page 39 for a more extensive list of Dell

Support online.

If the preceding steps have not resolved the 5.

problem, see “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone

near or at the computer so that the support

staff can assist you with any necessary

procedures.

NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code system

may not be available in all countries.

When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone

system, enter your Express Service Code to

route the call directly to the proper support

personnel. If you do not have an Express

Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder,

double‑click the Express Service Code icon, and

follow the directions.

NOTE: Some of the following services

are not always available in all locations

outside the continental U.S. Call your local

Dell representative for information on

availability.

Getting Help

Technical Support and Customer

Service

Dell’s support service is available to answer

your questions about Dell hardware. Our

support staff uses computer‑based diagnostics

to provide fast, accurate answers.

To contact Dell’s support service, see “Before

You Call” on page 42 and then see the contact

information for your region or go to support.dell.

com.

DellConnect™

DellConnect is a simple online access tool that

allows a Dell service and support associate to

access your computer through a broadband

connection, diagnose your problem, and repair it

all under your supervision. For more information,

go to support.dell.com/dellconnect.

Online Services

You can learn about Dell products and services

on the following websites:

www.dell.com•

www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific countries

only)

www.dell.com/jp• (Japan only)

www.euro.dell.com• (Europe only)

www.dell.com/la• (Latin American and

Caribbean countries)

www.dell.ca• (Canada only)

You can access Dell Support through the

following websites and e‑mail addresses:

Dell Support websites

support.dell.com•

support.jp.dell.com• (Japan only)

support.euro.dell.com• (Europe only)

Getting Help

Dell Support e-mail addresses

mobile_support@us.dell.com•

support@us.dell.com•

la-techsupport@dell.com• (Latin America and

Caribbean countries only)

apsupport@dell.com• (Asian/Pacific

countries only)

Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses

apmarketing@dell.com• (Asian/Pacific

countries only)

sales_canada@dell.com• (Canada only)

Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)

ftp.dell.com•

e‑mail address as your password.

Automated Order-Status Service

To check on the status of any Dell products that

you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.

com, or you can call the automated order‑

status service. A recording prompts you for the

information needed to locate and report on your

order. For the telephone number to call your

region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

If you have a problem with your order, such as

missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing,

contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your

invoice or packing slip handy when you call. For

the telephone number to call for your region,

see “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

Product Information

If you need information about additional

products available from Dell, or if you would like

to place an order, visit the Dell website at

www.dell.com. For the telephone number to call

for your region or to speak to a sales specialist,

see “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

Getting Help

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit

Prepare all items being returned, whether for

repair or credit, as follows:

Call Dell to obtain a Return Material 1.

Authorization Number, and write it clearly

and prominently on the outside of the box.

For the telephone number to call for your 2.

region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

Include a copy of the invoice and a letter 3.

describing the reason for the return.

Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist 4.

(see “Diagnostic Checklist” on page 42),

indicating the tests that you have run and

any error messages reported by the Dell

Diagnostics (see “Dell Diagnostics” on

page 31).

Include any accessories that belong with 5.

the item(s) being returned (power cables,

software, guides, and so on) if the return is

for credit.

Pack the equipment to be returned in the 6.

original (or equivalent) packing materials.

You are responsible for paying shipping 7.

expenses. You are also responsible for

insuring any product returned, and you

assume the risk of loss during shipment to

Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages

are not accepted.

Returns that are missing any of the 8.

preceding requirements will be refused at

Dell’s receiving dock and returned to you.

Getting Help

Before You Call

NOTE: Have your Express Service Code

ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s

automated‑support telephone system direct

your call more efficiently. You may also be

asked for your Service Tag (located on the

top of your computer).

Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics

Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer

before you call Dell for assistance and call from

a telephone at or near the computer. You may be

asked to type some commands at the keyboard,

relay detailed information during operations, or

try other troubleshooting steps possible only at

the computer itself. Ensure that the computer

documentation is available.

Diagnostic Checklist

Name:•

Date:•

Address:•

Phone number:•

Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom •

of the computer):

Express Service Code:•

Return Material Authorization Number (if •

provided by Dell support technician):

Operating system and version:•

Devices:•

Expansion cards:•

Are you connected to a network? Yes /No•

Network, version, and network adapter:•

Programs and versions:•

See your operating system documentation

to determine the contents of the computer’s

start‑up files. If the computer is connected to

Getting Help

a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the

contents of each file before calling Dell.

Error message, beep code, or diagnostic •

code:

Description of problem and troubleshooting •

procedures you performed:

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call

800‑WWW‑DELL (800‑999‑3355).

NOTE: If you do not have an active

Internet connection, you can find contact

information on your purchase invoice,

packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone‑

based support and service options. Availability

varies by country and product, and some

services may not be available in your area.

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or

customer service issues:

Visit 1. support.dell.com.

Verify your country or region in the 2. Choose

A Country/Region drop‑down menu at the

bottom of the page.

Click 3. Contact Us on the left side of the page.

Select the appropriate service or support link 4.

based on your need.

Choose the method of contacting Dell that is 5.

convenient for you.

Finding More Information and Resources

If you need to: See:

reinstall your operating system. your

Operating System

disc.

run a diagnostic program for your computer,

reinstall desktop system software, or update

drivers for your computer, and readme files.

the

Drivers and Utilities

disc.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates

can be found on the Dell™ Support website

at support.dell.com.

learn more about your operating system,

maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet,

Bluetooth®, networking, and e‑mail.

the Dell Technology Guide available on your

hard drive.

upgrade your computer with new or additional

memory, or a new hard drive.

reinstall or replace a worn or defective part.

the Service Manual on the Dell Support website

at support.dell.com.

NOTE: In some countries, opening and

replacing parts of your computer may void

your warranty. Check your warranty and

return policies before working inside your

computer.

Finding More Information and Resources

If you need to: See:

find safety best practices information for your

computer.

review Warranty information, Terms and

Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions,

Regulatory information, Ergonomics

information, and End User License Agreement.

Before working inside your computer, read

the safety information that shipped with your

computer. For additional safety best practices

information, see the Regulatory Compliance

Homepage at www.dell/regulatory_

compliance.

find your Service Tag/Express Service Code—

You must use the Service Tag to identify your

computer on support.dell.com or to contact

technical support.

the top of your computer.

find drivers and downloads.

access technical support and product help.

check on your order status for new purchases.

find solutions and answers to common

questions.

locate information for last‑minute updates

about technical changes to your computer or

advanced technical‑reference material for

technicians or experienced users.

the Dell Support website at

support.dell.com.

Specifications

Computer Model

Studio 540

This section provides information that you may

need when setting up, updating drivers for, and

upgrading your computer.

NOTE: Offerings 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.

Processor

Type L2 cache

Intel® Celeron®512 KB

Intel Pentium® Dual‑Core 1 MB

Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/

6 MB

Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB

Specications

Drives

Externally accessible two 5.25‑inch drive

bays for SATA

DVD+/‑RW Super

Multi Drive or Blu‑ray

Disc™ combo or Blu‑

ray Disc RW optical

drive

one 3.5 inch bay for

FlexBay

Internally accessible two 3.5‑inch drive

bays for SATA hard

drive

Memory

Connectors four internally‑

accessible DDR2

DIMM sockets

Capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and

2 GB

Memory

Memory type 800 MHz, DDR2 DIMM

Minimum 1 GB

Maximum 4 GB (32‑bit operating

system)

8 GB (64‑bit operating

system)

NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your

memory, see the Service Manual on the

Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Computer Information

System chipset Intel G45 + ICH10R

Data bus width 64 bits

DRAM bus width 64 bits

Processor address

bus width

32 bits

Specications

Computer Information

RAID support RAID 0 (striping)

RAID 1 (mirroring)

BIOS chip (NVRAM) 8 MB

Expansion Bus

Bus types PCI 2.3

PCI Express 1.0A (x1)

PCI Express 2.0 (x16)

SATA 1.0, 2.0, and

USB 2.0

Bus speeds

PCI 133 MB/s

Expansion Bus

PCI Express x1 slot •

bi‑directional

speed ‑ 500 MB/s

x16 slot •

bi‑directional

speed ‑ 8 GB/s

SATA 1.5 Gbps and 3.0

Gbps

USB 480 Mbps high

speed, 12 Mbps full

speed, and 1.2 Mbps

low speed

PCI

Connectors one

Connector size 124 pins

Connector data

width (maximum)

32 bits

Specications

Expansion Bus

PCI Express x1

Connectors two

Connector size 36 pins

Connector data

width (maximum)

1 PCI Express lane

PCI Express x16

Connectors one

Connector size 164 pins connectors

Connector data

width (maximum)

16 PCI Express lane

Video

Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD

Discrete PCI Express x16 card

(optional)

Audio

Type Realtek ALC888S,

High Definition Audio

System Board Connectors

Chassis fan one 3‑pin connector

Front panel audio

HDA header

one 10‑pin connector

Front panel control one 10‑pin connector

Internal USB device five 10‑pin

connectors

Memory four 240‑pin

connectors

PCI 2.3 one 124‑pin

connector

PCI Express x1 two 36‑pin

connectors

Specications

System Board Connectors

PCI Express x16 one 164‑pin

connector

Power one 24‑pin connector

Power 12 V one 4‑pin connector

Processor 775 pin

Processor fan one 4‑pin connector

Serial ATA four 7‑pin connectors

Physical

Height 362 mm (14.2 inches)

Width 170 mm (6.7 inches)

Depth 435 mm (17.1 inches)

Weight 12.5 kg (28.0 lb)

External connectors

Video one VGA and one

HDMI connector

Network adapter RJ45 connector

USB two front‑panel and

four back‑panel

USB 2.0 compliant

connectors

Audio six connectors for 7.1

support

S/PDIF one S/PDIF connector

IEEE one front‑panel and

one back‑panel 6‑pin

serial connector

Specications

Power

DC Power Supply

Wattage 300 W/350 W

NOTE: The 300 W power supply will be used in

Energy star systems.

Maximum heat

dissipation

75 W (300 W PSU)

188.5 W (350 W PSU)

NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using

the power supply wattage rating.

Voltage 115/230 VAC,

50/60 Hz, 7.0 A/4.0 A

Coin‑cell battery 3‑V CR2032 lithium

coin cell

Computer Environment

Temperature ranges:

Operating 10° to 35°C

Storage – 40° to 70° C

Relative humidity

(maximum):

20% to 80%

(noncondensing)

Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration

spectrum that simulates user environment):

Operating 5 to 350 Hz at 0.0002

G2/Hz

Storage 5 to 500 Hz at 0.001 to

0.01 G2/Hz

Specications

Computer Environment

Maximum shock (measured with hard drive

in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine

pulse):

Operating 40 G +/‑ 5% with

pulse duration of

2 msec +/‑ 10%

(equivalent to 20

inches/sec [51 cm/

sec])

Storage 105 G +/‑ 5% with

pulse duration of

2 msec +/‑ 10%

(equivalent to 50

inches/sec [127 cm/

sec])

Computer Environment

Altitude (maximum):

Operating –15.2 to 3048 m

(–50 to 10,000 ft)

Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m

(–50 to 35,000 ft)

Airborne contaminant

level

G2 or lower

as defined by

ISA‑S71.04‑1985

Appendix

The information in this document applies to the

products listed below:

Studio•

Studio 540•

Studio 540n•

Macrovision Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims

of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights owned by Macrovision

Corporation and other rights owners. Use of

this copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is

intended for home and other limited viewing

uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering

or disassembly is prohibited.

backups

creating 21

calling Dell 42

card reader 16

CDs, playing and creating 20

chipset 47

coaxial digital cables 19

computer capabilities 20

connect(ing)

displays 6

optional network cable 9

to the Internet 11

using dial‑up 11

via DSL 12

via WLAN 12

conserving energy 21

Contacting Dell online 43

customer service 39

customizing

your desktop 20

your energy settings 21

data, backing up 21

DellConnect 39

Dell Diagnostics 31

Dell Factory Image Restore 33

Dell Support Center 28

Dell support website 45

Index

Dell Technology Guide

for futher information 44

Diagnostic Checklist 42

drivers and downloads 45

DVDs, playing and creating 20

eject button 15

email addresses

for technical support 40

energy

conserving 21

expansion bus 48

finding more information 44

front‑side connectors 14

FTP login, anonymous 40

hard drive

type 47

hard drive activity light 15

hardware problems

diagnosing 30

Hardware Troubleshooter 30

HDMI

connector location 19

display 6

headphone

front connector 15

help

getting assistance and support 38

IEEE 1394 connector 15, 18

Internet connection 11

Index

ISP

Internet Service Provider 11

line‑in connector 15

media card reader 16

memory

minimum and maximum 47

memory problems

solving 25

Memory Stick reader 16

memory support 47

microphone connector 15

Microsoft Windows Vista 11

MMC 16

Multi Media Card reader 16

network connection

fixing 23

network connector

location 18

network speed

testing 22

order status 40

power button and light 15

power connector 17

power problems, solving 23

problems, solving 22

processor 46

products

information and purchasing 40

Index

reinstalling Windows 33

resources, finding more 44

restoring factory image 34

SD card reader 16

SDHC card reader 16

security cable slot 17

shipping products

for return or repair 41

software features 20

software problems 26

solving problems 22

S/PDIF connector 19

specifications 46

support email addresses 40

support sites

worldwide 39

system board connectors 49

System Messages 29

system reinstall options 33

System Restore 33

technical support 39

temperature

operating and storage ranges 51

USB 2.0

back connectors 19

front connectors 16

warranty returns 41

Windows, reinstalling 33

Index

Windows Vista

Program Compatibility Wizard 26

reinstalling 36

setup 11

wireless network connection 22

xD‑Picture Card reader 16

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