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Product overview
DELL 6540-8408 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i5; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code 6540-8408. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: 6540-8408. Icecat product 23293884 · Checked 15 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 39.6 cm (15.6") |
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| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor model | i5-4310M |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Storage media | Hybrid-HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Microphone in | No |
| Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) | No |
Display2 details
| Touchscreen | No |
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| Display surface | Matt |
Processor, memory & storage38 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
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| Processor generation | 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 3 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | Socket G3 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i5-4300 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 4 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 16 GB |
| Hybrid-HDD cache type | Flash |
| Hybrid-HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| Hybrid-HDD cache memory | 8 GB |
| HDD size | 2.5" |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 400 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1250 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 11.2/12 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.3 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® QM87 |
| Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST) | No |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm |
| Processor ARK ID | 80373 |
Camera, image & video2 details
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
Connections & wireless18 details
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi data rate (max) | 300 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Docking connector | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Power & battery5 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh |
| AC adapter power | 65 W |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features2 details
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
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| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 37 W |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Width | 379 mm |
| Depth | 250.5 mm |
| Height | 33.4 mm |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
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| Trial software | Microsoft Office |
| Bundled software | Dell Webcam Central software |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Certification | BFR/PVC free |
Further product details44 details
| Market positioning | Business |
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| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Bus type | DMI2 |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| Pointing device | DualPoint |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard language | English |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Power cord included | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Manual | Yes |
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