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Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades like memory, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It also covers technical specifications, the system setup program, and system codes and messages. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide
Your Reference and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on adding upgrades like memory, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. It also covers technical specifications, the system setup program, and system codes and messages. 1-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide
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... cable to use or connect come with the printer icon is LPT1 and is the most commonly used printer port. Many of necessary software and drivers. NOTE: Most new printers provide installation CDs that came with their own instructions and/or software. Connect the printer cables. Connect the data cable between...
... cable to use or connect come with the printer icon is LPT1 and is the most commonly used printer port. Many of necessary software and drivers. NOTE: Most new printers provide installation CDs that came with their own instructions and/or software. Connect the printer cables. Connect the data cable between...
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If the printer is not listed and the printer drivers are connecting to print a test page, follow the instructions that the port you want to another device. Select the printer manufacturer and model from the ...) port that you connected the printer. and insert the diskette into drive A or the CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 9. Click Finish. 3-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Choose the computer serial or parallel port to which you want to complete the printer setup. 5. Select Yes or No to indicate...
If the printer is not listed and the printer drivers are connecting to print a test page, follow the instructions that the port you want to another device. Select the printer manufacturer and model from the ...) port that you connected the printer. and insert the diskette into drive A or the CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 9. Click Finish. 3-2 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide Choose the computer serial or parallel port to which you want to complete the printer setup. 5. Select Yes or No to indicate...
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... symbol pointing into the slot, with the computer casing. 3-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide When the button slides out, press it is flush with the top side of cards. The computer recognizes most input/output (I/O) cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you must disable the serial port or infrared port...
... symbol pointing into the slot, with the computer casing. 3-4 Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide When the button slides out, press it is flush with the top side of cards. The computer recognizes most input/output (I/O) cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you must disable the serial port or infrared port...
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... Exit 2-13 Get Default Values 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File 2-16 Reinstalling the System User's Guide 2-17...
... Exit 2-13 Get Default Values 2-13 Load Previous Values 2-13 Save Changes 2-14 Reinstalling Utilities and Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Video Drivers 2-14 Reinstalling Touch Pad Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Audio Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling Internal Modem Drivers 2-15 Reinstalling DVD-ROM Decoder Drivers 2-16 Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File 2-16 Reinstalling the System User's Guide 2-17...
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..., and 5 to 7 hours of static random-access memory (SRAM) level 2 (L2) cache. Do not attempt to double battery life. Dell Inspiron 7000 computers have 32 kilobytes (KB) of internal cache on the microprocessor and 512 KB of battery life with two batteries. Sixteen-bit stereo with...many microprocessor operations by storing the most recently accessed contents of your computer. Support for up to work only with Dell Inspiron 7000 computers. Dell-installed device drivers on the hard-disk drive support the operation of nonremovable memory on any combination) or one type III card. ...
..., and 5 to 7 hours of static random-access memory (SRAM) level 2 (L2) cache. Do not attempt to double battery life. Dell Inspiron 7000 computers have 32 kilobytes (KB) of internal cache on the microprocessor and 512 KB of battery life with two batteries. Sixteen-bit stereo with...many microprocessor operations by storing the most recently accessed contents of your computer. Support for up to work only with Dell Inspiron 7000 computers. Dell-installed device drivers on the hard-disk drive support the operation of nonremovable memory on any combination) or one type III card. ...
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...devices such as printers and external monitors. Dell has installed the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system on your computer how to communicate with various types of Windows 98. NOTE: The system utilities and drivers are drivers that tell your computer's back panel ...provides a single connection point for attaching external devices. Under normal circumstances, you should only use with your Dell computer: A Setup program and system utilities that gives ...
...devices such as printers and external monitors. Dell has installed the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system on your computer how to communicate with various types of Windows 98. NOTE: The system utilities and drivers are drivers that tell your computer's back panel ...provides a single connection point for attaching external devices. Under normal circumstances, you should only use with your Dell computer: A Setup program and system utilities that gives ...
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...extended video modes, check the documentation that Dell provides. NOTE: If you need to reinstall them individually. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. You may need to reinstall the drivers and utilities that came with Windows 98. ...You are provided. On the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Press when prompted to continue, and then return to determine if the drivers are reinstalling the version of the system software. You have a new hard-disk drive...
...extended video modes, check the documentation that Dell provides. NOTE: If you need to reinstall them individually. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. You may need to reinstall the drivers and utilities that came with Windows 98. ...You are provided. On the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2-14 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Press when prompted to continue, and then return to determine if the drivers are reinstalling the version of the system software. You have a new hard-disk drive...
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...drivers, follow these steps: 1. In the Touchpad folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the instructions on your screen. Follow the instructions on your computer has an internal modem, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000... the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Audio drivers allow you will need to complete the installation. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and...
...drivers, follow these steps: 1. In the Touchpad folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the instructions on your screen. Follow the instructions on your computer has an internal modem, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000... the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Audio drivers allow you will need to complete the installation. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and...
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...folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. When the MS-DOS prompt appears, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Soft- Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you are installing a new hard-disk drive or if you...1. Restart the system. 3. ware CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the MPEG decoder on your optional DVD-ROM drive to install the drivers: 1. To create the save -to-disk suspend mode, you will need to restart your computer has a...
...folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. When the MS-DOS prompt appears, insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Soft- Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 2-16 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If you are installing a new hard-disk drive or if you...1. Restart the system. 3. ware CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the MPEG decoder on your optional DVD-ROM drive to install the drivers: 1. To create the save -to-disk suspend mode, you will need to restart your computer has a...
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...first running a program's installation routine. When you run the installation routine, be prepared to respond to the computer. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The software installation routine assists you are . Software problems can result from the use all tests in its...hardware it requires, and what peripherals are available for viruses using virus-scanning software before running the System Set test group as drivers Interrupt conflicts between devices You can confirm that a computer problem is configured, what type of the programs they infect. If...
...first running a program's installation routine. When you run the installation routine, be prepared to respond to the computer. 3-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The software installation routine assists you are . Software problems can result from the use all tests in its...hardware it requires, and what peripherals are available for viruses using virus-scanning software before running the System Set test group as drivers Interrupt conflicts between devices You can confirm that a computer problem is configured, what type of the programs they infect. If...
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... with the programs you use of all or part of the memory already occupied by setting system parameters, starting memory-resident programs, and loading device driver software. If a specific key or set of keys is causing a memory conflict, remove the commands that can be loaded either when the computer boots or...
... with the programs you use of all or part of the memory already occupied by setting system parameters, starting memory-resident programs, and loading device driver software. If a specific key or set of keys is causing a memory conflict, remove the commands that can be loaded either when the computer boots or...
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...System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Other programs use the same interrupt request (IRQ) line. In such cases, you may have exited from them. Then consult Table 3-4 to an external monitor may require a special screen driver program that expects a certain ...example, a variation in this situation, call the support service offered by the diskette drive controller to use specialized subroutines called drivers that can confirm whether or not these programs are using. Problems can arise if two devices attempt to indicate that the diskette...
...System User's Guide. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Other programs use the same interrupt request (IRQ) line. In such cases, you may have exited from them. Then consult Table 3-4 to an external monitor may require a special screen driver program that expects a certain ...example, a variation in this situation, call the support service offered by the diskette drive controller to use specialized subroutines called drivers that can confirm whether or not these programs are using. Problems can arise if two devices attempt to indicate that the diskette...
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... the operating system? Insert a bootable diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. If you continue to begin this procedure again. (To load the driver, use the program diskette sets you made when you complete the following procedure: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. See Chapter... into drive A and reboot the computer. 9. Yes. Insert a bootable diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. 3-22 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Go to step 10. 10. Then check the config.sys file (in Windows 98, check the CD-ROM...
... the operating system? Insert a bootable diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. If you continue to begin this procedure again. (To load the driver, use the program diskette sets you made when you complete the following procedure: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. See Chapter... into drive A and reboot the computer. 9. Yes. Insert a bootable diskette into drive A and reboot the computer. 3-22 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Go to step 10. 10. Then check the config.sys file (in Windows 98, check the CD-ROM...
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... 2, "Customizing System Features." Yes. Change the Serial Port and Parallel Port Mode options to the computer? No. Go to step 5. 3-30 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Yes. Go to step 4. 4. Go to step 3. No. Go to step 3. 3. Check the contents of your... commands correct? If the port problem is resolved. No. For information on the system board Conflicting COM port settings Lack of drivers Make a copy of the Setup program. Is the problem resolved? The problem is resolved. Incorrect settings in the operating system's...
... 2, "Customizing System Features." Yes. Change the Serial Port and Parallel Port Mode options to the computer? No. Go to step 5. 3-30 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Yes. Go to step 4. 4. Go to step 3. No. Go to step 3. 3. Check the contents of your... commands correct? If the port problem is resolved. No. For information on the system board Conflicting COM port settings Lack of drivers Make a copy of the Setup program. Is the problem resolved? The problem is resolved. Incorrect settings in the operating system's...
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... the functions of the button continues; Touch pad or mouse problems are as likely to communicate with the keyboard and confirms the programming of a device driver (the software that the keys on the keyboard function correctly when you make with the movements you press them in RAM as they are no... chip. Keyboard Interactive Test Checks the internal microcode of the keyboard and the external interface of the keyboard controller chip for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... the functions of the button continues; Touch pad or mouse problems are as likely to communicate with the keyboard and confirms the programming of a device driver (the software that the keys on the keyboard function correctly when you make with the movements you press them in RAM as they are no... chip. Keyboard Interactive Test Checks the internal microcode of the keyboard and the external interface of the keyboard controller chip for the Mouse test. 4-20 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... batteries, conserving battery power, and attaching external devices to keep your system functioning at its best. Details on Dell products. The latest drivers and BIOS updates to the computer. Please call your most of the services described in this chapter, including AutoTech...if you have your service tag or Express Service Code available, you have one, your computer's hardware or operation. 5-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A system-specific troubleshooting application for both technical and non-technical information on every aspect of your service...
... batteries, conserving battery power, and attaching external devices to keep your system functioning at its best. Details on Dell products. The latest drivers and BIOS updates to the computer. Please call your most of the services described in this chapter, including AutoTech...if you have your service tag or Express Service Code available, you have one, your computer's hardware or operation. 5-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide A system-specific troubleshooting application for both technical and non-technical information on every aspect of your service...
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..., 4-3 system configuration information, 4-5 System Set test group, 4-15 tests, 4-12 using, 4-4 Video test group, 4-17 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator, 1-6 device drivers. See ESD error messages beep codes, 3-9 Dell Diagnostics, 4-14 system error messages, 3-6 table, 3-6 ESD, ix Extended Capabilities Port. See hard-disk drive fixing problems, 5-1 floppy drive. See ECP...
..., 4-3 system configuration information, 4-5 System Set test group, 4-15 tests, 4-12 using, 4-4 Video test group, 4-17 video tests, B-1 when to use, 4-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Port Replicator, 1-6 device drivers. See ESD error messages beep codes, 3-9 Dell Diagnostics, 4-14 system error messages, 3-6 table, 3-6 ESD, ix Extended Capabilities Port. See hard-disk drive fixing problems, 5-1 floppy drive. See ECP...
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RAM count failure during POST, 3-25 RAM test group in Dell Diagnostics, 4-14 regulatory notices, C-2 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 2-14 return policy, D-3 returns, 5-5 Run option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-6 safety instructions ESD prevention, ix general, v working inside your computer, viii save-to-disk suspend file, 2-16 save-to-disk suspend mode, 1-4 security cable ...
RAM count failure during POST, 3-25 RAM test group in Dell Diagnostics, 4-14 regulatory notices, C-2 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 2-14 return policy, D-3 returns, 5-5 Run option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-6 safety instructions ESD prevention, ix general, v working inside your computer, viii save-to-disk suspend file, 2-16 save-to-disk suspend mode, 1-4 security cable ...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Installing Drivers and Utilities (Windows 98)
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... this document under the following items: Microsoft Windows 98 CD Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD ,QVWDOOLQJ0LFURVRIW:LQGRZV To install Microsoft Windows 98 on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Microsoft Boot... to install the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system and the Dell Inspiron 7000 drivers and utilities on your computer. You are reinstalling the version of Windows 98 that came with your Dell portable computer. Restart the system. 3. When the hard-disk drive check ...
... this document under the following items: Microsoft Windows 98 CD Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD ,QVWDOOLQJ0LFURVRIW:LQGRZV To install Microsoft Windows 98 on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Microsoft Boot... to install the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system and the Dell Inspiron 7000 drivers and utilities on your computer. You are reinstalling the version of Windows 98 that came with your Dell portable computer. Restart the system. 3. When the hard-disk drive check ...