Dell 540 Personal Computer User Manual
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1. 1 front panel 2 insert lever FlexDock drive insert Replacing the Drive Panel I nsert Align the drive panel insert along the edges of the empty slot of the FlexDock or CD DVD drive and push the panel insert and push the panel insert until it locks in place NOTICE To comply with FCC regulations it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock is removed from the computer back of the computer drive panel insert optional Replacing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 4 Remove any expansion cards see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card NOTICE Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it so that you are sure to re route cables correctly An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems 5 Disconnect the cable that is connected to the mediacard reader from the system board F_USB4 6 Remove the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis 7 Carefully remove the existing Media Card Reader from the computer 8 To install a new Media Card Reader align and slide the Media Card Reader clamp into the Media Card Reader clamp slot 9 Replace and tighten the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis 10 Reconnect the2. Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety A CAUTI ON 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 com regulatory_ compliance NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs if aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned NOTICE To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from
3. electrical outlets and then turn them on 10 Enter system setup see System Setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio 540 Service Manual A CAUTION 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 com regulatory_ compliance A CAUTION To guard against 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 NOTICE Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 3 Open the padlock if applicable 4 Remove the two thumbscrews 3_ thumbscrews 2 5 Pull the cover grip towards the back of the computer lift it away from the computer 6 Set the cover aside in a secure location 7 To replace the computer cover perform the removal procedure in reverse order Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio 540 Service Manual CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your comput
4. to boot from the CD DVD drive If no CD DVD is in the drive or if the CD DVD has no operating system the computer generates an error message USB Flash Device Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer When F12 Boot Menu appears in the upper right corner of the screen press lt F12 gt The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu K NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that your device is bootable check the device documentation Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence for example to boot from the CD DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities media On completion of diagnostic tests the previous boot sequence is restored 1 If you are booting to a USB device connect the USB device to a USB connector 2 Turn on or restart your computer 3 When F2 Setup F12 Boot Menu appears in the upper right corner of the screen press lt F12 gt 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 The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices Each device has a number next to it 4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from For example if you are booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Flash De
5. used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Dell Studio are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own July 2008 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page
6. CE To avoid damage to the memory module press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the 8 cutouts 2 2 memory module notch memory module connector module Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position If you insert the module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module A Sn 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on If a message appears stating that memory size has changed press lt F1 gt to continue Log on to your computer Right click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft Windows desktop and click Properties Click the General tab To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio 540 Service Manual A CAUTI ON 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 com regulatory_ compliance A CAUTION To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before re
7. Dell Studio 540 Service Manual Technical Overview Replacing the Front I O Panel Before You Begin Replacing the Processor Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the System Board Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Power Supply Replacing Memory Module s Replacing the Battery Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card Replacing the Rubber Foot Replacing Drives System Setup Replacing Fans Notes Notices and Cautions K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Dell Studio are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own M
8. Dock from its packaging 9 Gently slide the FlexDock into place in the FlexDock slot 10 Align the screw holes in the FlexDock with the screw holes in the FlexDock 11 Replace the two screws that secure the FlexDock K NOTE Ensure that the FlexDock is installed before the FlexDock cable is connected 12 Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to the internal USB connector F_USB1 on the system board see System Board Components 13 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 14 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Removing the FlexDock Break Away Metal Plate Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate Replacing the FlexDock Drive I nserts NOTICE To comply with FCC regulations it is recommended that you replace the FlexDock drive insert whenever the FlexDock drive is removed from the computer 1 Remove the front panel see Replacing the Front 1 0 Panel 2 Gently press on the insert lever outward to release the lock 3 Pull the FlexDock drive insert away from the front panel 4 To replace the FlexDock drive insert align the FlexDock drive insert in place 5 Push the insert lever towards the front panel till it snaps in place
9. OTE Depending on your computer and installed devices the items listed in this section may appear or may not appear exactly as listed Main System Date Displays current date settings in the mm dd yy format System Time Displays current time settings in the in the hh mm ss format SATAQ Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATAO SATA1 Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA1 SATA2 SATA Port not present SATA3 SATA Port not present SATA4 Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA4 SATA5 Displays the SATA drive integrated on SATA5 System Info Lists the BIOS version system name asset tag and service tag Memory Info ndicates amount of installed memory memory speed channel mode dual or single and type of memory installed Advanced CPU type ndicates the type of CPU installed L2 Cache ndicates the amount of CPU L2 cache Advanced Chipset Features Indicates amount of video memory 32 MB by default Integrated Peripherals Allows you to enable or disable the integrated devices and ports on your system CPU Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the CPU features that enhance the performance of the system USB Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the USB controller Power Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI suspend type The default is S3 Remote Wake Up This option turns on the computer when a user tries to access the computer through the LAN A
10. aged 8 Reconnect the DC power cables to the system board and drives K NOTE Double check all cable connections to make sure they are secure 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 10 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio 540 Service Manual A CAUTI ON 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 com regulatory_ compliance A CAUTION To guard against 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 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Lay your computer on its side 3 Pull the rubber foot until it comes free 4 To replace the rubber foot align and insert the rubber foot into the rubber foot slot at the bottom of the computer 5 Press the rubber foot pin into the rubber foot to secure the rubber foot to the chassis rubber foot pin rubber foot Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio 540 Service Manual A CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For addit
11. cables to the system board 11 Replace any expansion cards see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card 12 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 13 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 14 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio 540 Service Manual o Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTI ON 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 com regulatory_compliance CAUTI ON To guard against 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 Replacing the Chassis Fan NOTICE Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan This could damage the fan 1 l screws 4 l 2 l chassis fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector SYS_FAN1 4 Remove the four screws securing the chassis fan 5 Lift the chassis fan away from the computer 6 To replace th
12. crew holes in the hard drive with the screw holes in the hard drive bay 9 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis 10 Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive 11 Ensure that all the cables are properly connected and firmly seated 12 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Replacing a CD DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 1 custom 2 screw holes in 3 system board connector any screws 2 the CD DVD drive available connector SATAO SATA1 bay SATA4 and SATA5 4 Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the CD DVD drive K NOTE If you are uninstalling the only CD DVD drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time disconnect the data cable from the system board and set it aside 5 Remove the two screws securing the CD DVD drive to the chassis 6 Push and slide the CD DVD drive out through the front of the computer 7 If you are not replacing the drive a Replace the drive panel insert see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert b Goto step 12 8 If you are replacing the CD DVD drive or installing a new one slide the drive into place 9 Align the sc
13. d then click OK The Save In window appears 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu select Desktop and then click Save The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the download BIOS update file 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio 540 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components A CAUTION 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 com regulatory_ compliance Inside View of Your Computer optional hard drive hard drive FlexDock optional CD or DVD drive power supply 6 CD or DVD drive System Board Components 1 processor socket CPU 2 processor fan connector CPU_FAN 3 password jumper CLEAR_PW CMOS jumper CLEAR_CMOS 5 memory module connector memory module connector DIMM_1 DIMM_3 7 memory module connector memory module connector DIMM_2 DIMM_4 9 main power connector 10 serial ATA drive connector ATX POWER SATAO 11 serial ATA drive connector SATA1 12 serial ATA drive connector SATA5 13 serial ATA drive connect
14. e guide notchs 2 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI PCI Express Card K NOTE For information on location of connectors see the Setup Guide For information on installing drivers and software for your card see the documentation that shipped with the card Installed Sound Card Enter system setup see System Setup Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled Connect the external audio devices to the sound card s connectors Network Enter system setup see System Setup Card Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled Connect the network cable to the network card s connector Back to Contents Page Removed Enter system setup see System Setup Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard change the setting to Enabled Connect the external audio devices to the comput Enter system setup see System Setup Go to Integrated Peripherals and select Onboard change the setting to Enabled Connect the network cable to the integrated netw Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio 540 Service Manual A CAUTI ON 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 com r
15. e chassis fan slide it in place towards the back of the computer 7 Replace the four screws to secure the chassis fan 8 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FAN1 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTI ON Despite having a plastic shield the heat sink fan assembly may be very hot during normal operation Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it NOTICE Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly This could damage the fan NOTICE The processor fan with the heat sink is one single unit Do not try to remove the fan separately 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector on the system board see System Board Components 4 Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan and heat sink assembly NOTICE To ensure maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat sink The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads 5 Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly and lift it straight up processor fan and heat sink assembly captive screws 4 processor fan conn
16. e processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket NOTICE Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer 8 Unpack the new processor be careful not to touch the underside of the processor processor cover 2 tab processor 4 socket center cover latch 6 release lever front alignment notch le processor pin 1 indicator fa oaccaignment notch 9 10 Tl 12 13 14 15 16 Li 18 19 20 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position NOTICE You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer NOTICE Socket pins are delicate To avoid damage ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket and do not use excessive force when you replace the processor Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board Orient the front and back alignment notches on the processor with the front and back alignment notches on the socket Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket NOTICE To avoid damage ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket and do not use excessive force when you install the processor Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positio
17. ector CPU_FAN If OE K NOTE The processor fan and heat sink assembly in your computer may not look exactly like the one shown in the illustration above 6 To replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink NOTI CE Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation 7 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor 8 Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the side labeled Rear facing the back of the computer Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the four metal screw hole projections on the system board 9 Tighten the four captive screws K NOTE Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 10 Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the system board see System Board Components 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 12 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio 540 Service Manual A CAUTI ON Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see
18. egulatory_ compliance A CAUTION A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 1 Record all the screens in system setup see System Setup so that you can restore the correct settings in step 10 2 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 3 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 4 Locate the battery socket see System Board Components NOTICE If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object be careful not to touch the system board with the object Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery Otherwise you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board l battery positive side l 2 battery release lever 5 Carefully press the battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out 6 Remove the battery from the system and properly dispose of the battery 7 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled facing up then snap the battery into place d T l 1 battery positive side 2 battery release lever 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9 Connect your computer and devices to
19. er For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance NOTICE Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board For technical service see the Setup Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION Despite having a plastic shield the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 3 Disconnect the power cables from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors see System Board Components on the system board 4 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly K NOTE Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor 5 Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it 6 Open the processor cover processor cover processor socket a release lever 7 Lift up the processor to remove it from the socket place it aside in a safe and secure place Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor NOTICE When removing or replacing th
20. ervice Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to Change the system configuration information after you add change or remove any hardware in your computer Set or change a user selectable option such as the user password Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed NOTICE Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings for this program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly K NOTE Before you use system setup it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the blue DELL logo is displayed watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press lt F2 gt immediately K NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it to display and then press lt F2 gt If you press lt F2 gt before you are prompted this keystroke will be lost 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 see Turning Off Your Computer and try again System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer Information on the screen is div
21. he card 7 Align the card with the connector K NOTE If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 connector ensure that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab PCI Express x1 card a PCI Express x1 card slot alignment bar fully seated card al not fully seated card a alignment guide 5 bracket within slot le bracket caught outside of slot 9 Replace the card retention bracket See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket NOTICE Do not route card cables over or behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 10 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation for the card for information about the card s cable connections 11 Replace the computer cover reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 12 To complete the installation see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide N alignment guide filler bracket 1 alignment bar card retention bracket guide clamps 2
22. ided into three areas the options list active options field and key functions Menu Appears on top of the System Setup window This field provides a menu to access to the System Setup options Press lt gt and lt gt keys to navigate As a Menu option is highlighted the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on you computer Options List Appears on the left side of the Options Field Appears on the right side of Options List and Help Appears on the right side System Setup window The field lists features contains information about each option listed in the Options List In of the System Setup window and that define the configuration of your computer this field you can view information about your computer and make contains help information about including installed hardware power changes to your current settings Press lt Enter gt to make changes to the option selected in Options conservation and security features your current settings Press lt ESC gt to return to the Options List List Scroll up and down the list with the up and down arrow keys As an option is highlighted the Options Field displays the option s current and available settings NOTE Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable Key Functions Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field System Setup Options K N
23. ion bracket l2 6 If necessary disconnect any cables connected to the card Fora PCI card grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector Fora PCI Express card pull the securing tab grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of its connector 7 If you are replacing an existing card go to step 6 of Installing a PCI PCI Express Card NOTICE Installing filler brackets over empty card slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer 8 Install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening 9 Replace the card retention bracket See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 10 Replace the computer cover reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 11 To complete the removal procedure see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI PCI Express Card Installing a PCI PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket 4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place 5 Remove the filler bracket to create a card slot opening 6 Prepare the card for installation See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring customizing and making internal connections on t
24. ional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance NOTICE Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board For technical assistance see the Setup Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Remove any expansion cards on the system board see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card A CAUTION The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 4 Remove the processor and heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 5 Remove the processor see Replacing the Processor 6 Remove the memory modules see Replacing Memory Module s make a note which memory module is removed from each memory socket so that the memory modules can be installed in the same location after the board is replaced NOTICE Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it so that you are sure to re route cables correctly An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems 7 Disconnect all cables from the system board 8 Remove the eight screws from the system board 8 a E3 system board 9 Lif
25. moving the cover NOTICE Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your computer For technical assistance see the Setup Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover NOTICE Note the location and ID of each power connector before disconnecting the power supply cables 3 Follow the DC power cables that stem from the power supply and disconnect each connected power cable NOTE Note the routing of the DC power cables underneath the tabs in the computer chassis as you remove them from the system board and drives You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped 4 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis 1 l power supply 2 screws 4 5 Slide the power supply towards the front of the computer and lift it out 6 Slide the replacement power supply towards the back of the computer A CAUTION Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding 7 Replace all screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis NOTICE Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs The cables must be properly routed to prevent the cables from being dam
26. ned correctly When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover K NOTE Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink NOTICE Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly NOTICE Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure Connect the power cables from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors see System Board Components on the system board Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio 540 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a CD DVD Drive Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexDock Break Away Metal Plate Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts Replacing the Drive Panel Insert Replacing the Media Card Reader CAUTI ON Before working inside y
27. odel DCMA July 2008 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio 540 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools o Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer 1 A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer see the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support dell com Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the use of a small Phillips screwdriver size 2 Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Shut down the operating system 2 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off Safety Instructions
28. of the memory module connector securing clip memory module connector 5 Grasp the module and pull it upwards If the module is difficult to remove gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector NOTICE Do not install ECC memory modules NOTICE If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new modules that you may have even if you purchased the new modules from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise your computer may not start properly The recommended memory configurations are A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTE If you install mixed pairs of PC2 5300 DDR2 667 MHz and PC2 6400 DDR2 800 MHz memory the modules function at the speed of the slowest module installed 6 Ensure that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1 the connector closest to the processor before you install modules in any other connector 1 Pair A matched pair of memory 2 Pair B matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_2 and DIMM_4 7 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the with the tab on the memory module connector 1 NOTI
29. or SATA4 14 S PDIF out connector SPDIF_OUT1 15 front panel connector F_PANEL front USB connector F_USB5 17 Media Card Reader USB connector front USB connector F_USB3 F_USB4 19 front 1 O USB connector F_USB2 20 FlexDock USB connector F_USB1 21 front 1394 connector F_1394 battery socket 23 front audio connector F_AUDIO PCI connector PCI 1 25 PCI Express x1 connector 26 PCI Express x1 connector PCIE_X1_2 PCIE_X1_1 27 PCI Express x16 connector 28 audio connectors AUDIO PCIE X16 29 HDMI connector HDMI 30 2 USB connectors and 1 LAN connector 31 chassis fan connector SYS_FAN1 32 2 USB connectors and 1 IEEE 1394 connector 33 video connector VGA S PDIF connector SPDIF_OUT2 35 power for processor ATX_CPU Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Dell Studio 540 Service Manual K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2008 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks
30. our computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance K NOTE The system does not support IDE devices K NOTE The 3 5 inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier Replacing a Hard Drive NOTICE If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive K NOTE If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time system board connector any available connector SATAO SATA1 SATA4 and SATA5 erial ATA data power cable cable s nara arve 4 Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the chassis NOTICE Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board while removing or replacing the hard drive 5 Slide the drive out towards the back of the computer 6 To replace the hard drive check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer 7 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay 8 Align the four s
31. rew holes in the CD DVD drive with the screw holes in the CD DVD drive bay 10 Replace the two screws securing the CD DVD drive to the chassis 11 Connect the power and data cables to the CD DVD drive 12 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 13 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 14 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on NOTE If you installed a new drive see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation Replacing the FlexDock 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel Not present on all computers a custom screws 2 2 F_USB1 connector FlexDock USB cable a FlexDock 4 Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the back of the FlexDock and from the internal USB connector F_USB1 on the system board see System Board Components 5 Remove the two screws securing the FlexDock 6 Slide the FlexDock out through the front of the computer 7 If you are not replacing the FlexDock replace the drive panel insert see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 8 If you are installing a new FlexDock a Remove the drive panel insert if applicable see Replacing the Drive Panel Insert b Remove the Flex
32. rrectly An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems 5 Disconnect the cables connected to the I O panel from the system board 6 Remove the screw that secures the I O panel to the chassis 7 Carefully remove the existing I O panel from the computer 1 0 panel clamp slot 2 1 0 panel clamp C a 8 To replace a new I O panel align and slide the 1 O panel clamp into the I O panel clamp slot 9 Replace the screw that secures the 1 0 panel to the chassis 10 Reconnect the cables to the system board 11 Replace any expansion cards see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card 12 Replace the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 13 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 14 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module s Dell Studio 540 Service Manual CAUTI ON 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 com regulatory_ compliance m Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the memory modules on the system board see System Board Components 4 Press out the securing clip at each end
33. section follow the safety instructions located that shipped with your computer A CAUTI ON The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the 3 pin CMOS jumper CLEAR_CMOS on the system board see System Board Components 4 Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper CLEAR_CMOS pins 1 and 2 5 Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper CLEAR_CMOS pins 2 and 3 and wait approximately five seconds 6 Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS jumper CLEAR_CMOS pins 1 and 2 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board 1 Turn on the computer 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support dell com K NOTE For non U S regions choose your country region from the drop down list at the bottom of the Dell support website and then locate the BIOS update file for your computer 3 Click Download Now to download the file 4 Ifthe Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 5 Click Save this program to disk an
34. t the system board up and out 2 NOTICE If you are replacing the system board visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part K NOTE Some components and connectors on replacement system boards may be in different locations compared to the existing connectors on the system board K NOTE Jumper settings on replacement system boards are preset at the factory 10 Orient the system board by aligning the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis 11 Replace the eight screws to secure the system board to the chassis 12 Replace the cables that you removed from the system board 13 Replace the memory modules see Replacing Memory Module s 14 Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor 15 Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor NOTICE Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 16 Tr 18 19 Replace any expansion cards on the system board see Installing a PCI PCI Express Card Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet and turn them on Flash the system BIOS as needed K NOTE For information on flashing the system BIOS see Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio 540 S
35. the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_ compliance 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 iront panel clams 3 a aarp inset 3 Grasp and lift the front panel grips one at a time to release it from the front of the computer 4 Rotate and pull the front panel away from the front of the computer to release the front panel clamps from the clamp insert 5 To replace the front panel align and insert the front panel clamps in the clamp insert 6 Rotate the front panel towards the computer until it snaps into place on the front of the computer 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I O Panel Dell Studio 540 Service Manual A CAUTION 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 com regulatory_ compliance 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front panel see Replacing the Front Panel 4 Remove any expansion cards see Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card NOTICE Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it so that you are sure to re route cables co
36. the computer 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 5 Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board NOTICE Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI PCI Express Card Dell Studio 540 Service Manual Removing a PCI PCI Express Card Installing a PCI PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI PCI Express Card A CAUTION 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 com regulatory_ compliance Removing a PCI PCI Express Card 1 Uninstall the card s driver and software from the operating system For more information see the Setup Guide 2 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 3 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 4 Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket 5 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place a card retent
37. uto Power On Enables you to set an alarm to turn on the computer automatically Auto Power On Date Enables you to set the date to turn on the computer automatically 0 by default Auto Power On Time Enables you to set the time to turn on the computer automatically 0 00 00 by default AC Recovery Off On Last Off by default Boot Boot Device Priority Sets the boot device sequence Only the bootable devices that are connected to the computer are listed as options Removable Device Priority Sets the boot priority among the attached removable devices Hard Disk Boot Priority Sets the hard drive boot priority The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected CD DVD Boot Priority Sets the CD DVD drive boot priority The items displayed are dynamically updated according to the hard drives detected Boot Settings Configuration Configure Fast Boot Numlock and Keyboard errors Security Provides options to enable disable or change the passwords Exit Exit Options Provides options to Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default and Discard Changes Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices Boot Options Hard Drive The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive If no operating system is on the drive the computer generates an error message CD DVD Drive The computer attempts
38. vice and press lt Enter gt K NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure your device is bootable check the device documentation Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press lt Enter gt to access the menu K NOTE Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices 4 Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of device Clearing Forgotten Passwords A CAUTION The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the 3 pin password connector CLEAR_PW on the system board see System Board Components FEFFerrrrrrr 4 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 5 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password 6 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Clearing CMOS Settings A CAUTI ON Before you begin any of the procedures in this
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