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Using Support Tools

4.Select the Boot from CD-ROMoption from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5.Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6.Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

7.When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

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Dell 546s, 545s, 537s, 535s, F957N setup guide Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N F957N Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the Display Connect Using the Hdmi Connector Connect Using the DVI Connector Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Display and Computer Computer and Display Windows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Desktop Expansion card slots Access Back View FeaturesPower supply diagnostic light Back panel connectors Plug USB Back Panel Connectors Center/subwoofer connector Orange Connects to a subwoofer Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the Desktop Backing Up Your Data Solving Problems Network Problems Solving Problems Power Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Welcome screen, click Next Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support Center Beep Codes Two beeps No RAM Detected System Messages Drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Recovery Options Undoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Service DellConnect Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Ftp.dell.com Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You Call Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com Getting Help At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Compliance Drives SpecificationsComputer Model Computer Environment Front Panel ConnectorsExpansion Slots Power Physical By model 535s/537s 545s 546s Processor Memory By model 535s 545s 546s Back Panel Connectors Audio Type Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Index Index Page