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... down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect all open application programs. 2. At the This wizard searches for new drivers for your device (Recommended), and then click Next. 1-6 Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide If the computer is on the computer. The computer automatically detects the NIC and begins the...
... down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect all open application programs. 2. At the This wizard searches for new drivers for your device (Recommended), and then click Next. 1-6 Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide If the computer is on the computer. The computer automatically detects the NIC and begins the...
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... drive), and then click Next. 11. When Windows displays the message that the driver is ready to configure the network adapter settings. If the message appears, click OK. 18. support.dell.com Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-7 Click Specify a location:. 10. Actiontec 82559-...based Mini PCI Adapter (10/100), and then click Next. 12. When asked for the steps to install the driver from x:\w98_nic\net82557.inf (where x:...
... drive), and then click Next. 11. When Windows displays the message that the driver is ready to configure the network adapter settings. If the message appears, click OK. 18. support.dell.com Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide 1-7 Click Specify a location:. 10. Actiontec 82559-...based Mini PCI Adapter (10/100), and then click Next. 12. When asked for the steps to install the driver from x:\w98_nic\net82557.inf (where x:...
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... and successful completion of, the National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL) YMARK2000 test.* Dell will also recognize the year 2000 as a convenience to customers, the Y2000RTC driver and the Dell FIX2000.exe, software utilities designed to assist customers in specific operating environments may vary...loaded. Box 149258 Austin, Texas 78714-9258 Attention: Year 2000 year2000@dell.com Despite a system's ability to pass the YMARK2000 test, actual rollover results in managing the year 2000 rollover. 1-24 Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy ...
... and successful completion of, the National Software Testing Laboratories (NSTL) YMARK2000 test.* Dell will also recognize the year 2000 as a convenience to customers, the Y2000RTC driver and the Dell FIX2000.exe, software utilities designed to assist customers in specific operating environments may vary...loaded. Box 149258 Austin, Texas 78714-9258 Attention: Year 2000 year2000@dell.com Despite a system's ability to pass the YMARK2000 test, actual rollover results in managing the year 2000 rollover. 1-24 Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User's Guide This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy ...
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... this guide follow: • Chapter 1, "Options and Upgrades," describes the installation procedures for the options and upgrades available from Dell for your computer. • Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting," contains some general guidelines on analyzing software problems. • Chapter 3, "Installing...reference mate- This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for rein- stalling system drivers and software. • Chapter 4, "Getting Help," describes the help tools Dell provides to test your computer. • Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program,"...
... this guide follow: • Chapter 1, "Options and Upgrades," describes the installation procedures for the options and upgrades available from Dell for your computer. • Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting," contains some general guidelines on analyzing software problems. • Chapter 3, "Installing...reference mate- This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for rein- stalling system drivers and software. • Chapter 4, "Getting Help," describes the help tools Dell provides to test your computer. • Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program,"...
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... File 3-4 Enable Hibernate Support 3-4 View the Hibernate File Information 3-4 Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98 3-5 Install the Audio Driver (Windows 98 3-5 Install the Video Driver (Windows 98 3-6 Install the Touch Pad Driver (Windows 98 3-6 Install Softex BayManager (Windows 98 3-7 Install the Internal Modem Driver (Windows 98) (Optional 3-8 Install the Software DVD Decoder (Windows 98...
... File 3-4 Enable Hibernate Support 3-4 View the Hibernate File Information 3-4 Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98 3-5 Install the Audio Driver (Windows 98 3-5 Install the Video Driver (Windows 98 3-6 Install the Touch Pad Driver (Windows 98 3-6 Install Softex BayManager (Windows 98 3-7 Install the Internal Modem Driver (Windows 98) (Optional 3-8 Install the Software DVD Decoder (Windows 98...
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... Intel SpeedStep Utility (Windows 2000) (Optional 3-15 Install the System Help From the System Software CD 3-16 Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web Site 3-17 Updating Drivers and Utilities 3-17 Getting Help 4-1 Technical Assistance Help Tools 4-1 World Wide Web 4-2 AutoTech Service 4-2 TechFax Service 4-3 Automated Order-Status System 4-3 Technical Support...
... Intel SpeedStep Utility (Windows 2000) (Optional 3-15 Install the System Help From the System Software CD 3-16 Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web Site 3-17 Updating Drivers and Utilities 3-17 Getting Help 4-1 Technical Assistance Help Tools 4-1 World Wide Web 4-2 AutoTech Service 4-2 TechFax Service 4-3 Automated Order-Status System 4-3 Technical Support...
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...programs, and shut down the computer. 2. Turn the computer over, and remove the screw securing the hard-disk drive cover as device drivers and utilities on the display. Do not touch the metal housing of the hard-disk drive if you remove the drive from the computer...disk drive, perform the following steps: 1. When the display is blank and the power indicator light flashes, it in protective antistatic packaging. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The basic input/output system (BIOS) may be handled carefully. 3. Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive NOTICE: ...
...programs, and shut down the computer. 2. Turn the computer over, and remove the screw securing the hard-disk drive cover as device drivers and utilities on the display. Do not touch the metal housing of the hard-disk drive if you remove the drive from the computer...disk drive, perform the following steps: 1. When the display is blank and the power indicator light flashes, it in protective antistatic packaging. 1-4 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The basic input/output system (BIOS) may be handled carefully. 3. Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive NOTICE: ...
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...its original foam packaging. Test the drive by running the diagnostics, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in step 3. 8. See Chapter 3, "Installing System Software," for instructions. Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell To return your hard-disk drive to its interface connector at the back of computer ... when storing or shipping the hard-disk drive. Tighten the screw you must ship it in the Dell Diagnostics. Otherwise, the hard-disk drive may notice some resistance as the drivers and utilities. Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive 4. Slide out the hard-disk drive. 5. For...
...its original foam packaging. Test the drive by running the diagnostics, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in step 3. 8. See Chapter 3, "Installing System Software," for instructions. Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell To return your hard-disk drive to its interface connector at the back of computer ... when storing or shipping the hard-disk drive. Tighten the screw you must ship it in the Dell Diagnostics. Otherwise, the hard-disk drive may notice some resistance as the drivers and utilities. Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive 4. Slide out the hard-disk drive. 5. For...
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... on a particular application program, see "Install the Touch Pad Driver" in this chapter. • Reinstall the touch pad driver. Viruses can quickly use a virus-scanning application program to a software problem. support.dell.com Troubleshooting 2-19 Resolve Software Problems Software problems can result from...,) on the hard-disk drive, and permanently affect the performance of an application program • Input errors • Drivers that may be related to check the diskettes or CDs for viruses. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information on the operating system...
... on a particular application program, see "Install the Touch Pad Driver" in this chapter. • Reinstall the touch pad driver. Viruses can quickly use a virus-scanning application program to a software problem. support.dell.com Troubleshooting 2-19 Resolve Software Problems Software problems can result from...,) on the hard-disk drive, and permanently affect the performance of an application program • Input errors • Drivers that may be related to check the diskettes or CDs for viruses. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information on the operating system...
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... the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system as well as the Dell-provided device drivers and utilities for both Windows 98 Second Edition and Microsoft Windows 2000. support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-1 Installing the Windows 98 Operating System Perform the...the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. • You are reinstalling the Dell-provided drivers and utilities. • You installed a new primary hard-disk drive and you install any device drivers or utilities: 1. CHAPTER 3 Installing System Software This chapter explains how to check ...
... the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system as well as the Dell-provided device drivers and utilities for both Windows 98 Second Edition and Microsoft Windows 2000. support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-1 Installing the Windows 98 Operating System Perform the...the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. • You are reinstalling the Dell-provided drivers and utilities. • You installed a new primary hard-disk drive and you install any device drivers or utilities: 1. CHAPTER 3 Installing System Software This chapter explains how to check ...
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... CD. Install the Audio Driver (Windows 98) The audio driver allows you to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." To install Windows 98 Second Edition, refer to "Installing the Windows 98 Operating System" found earlier in the media bay of the computer • System Software CD • Dell Inspiron 5000 Software DVD Decoder CD...
... CD. Install the Audio Driver (Windows 98) The audio driver allows you to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." To install Windows 98 Second Edition, refer to "Installing the Windows 98 Operating System" found earlier in the media bay of the computer • System Software CD • Dell Inspiron 5000 Software DVD Decoder CD...
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... hardware is installed, and the installation is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. 3-6 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: When you are prompted to determine if the driver is selected, and then click Finish. NOTE: If you can change the video resolution. Save... button, and then click Run. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs. 2. Install the Video Driver (Windows 98) The video driver controls video resolution and color palette. is provided. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win98\video\setup.exe, where x is the...
... hardware is installed, and the installation is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. 3-6 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: When you are prompted to determine if the driver is selected, and then click Finish. NOTE: If you can change the video resolution. Save... button, and then click Run. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs. 2. Install the Video Driver (Windows 98) The video driver controls video resolution and color palette. is provided. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win98\video\setup.exe, where x is the...
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...restarts so that says Show this window to appear each time you do no want to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-7 The Information about your hard-disk drive. 8. To uninstall Softex BayManager, perform the following steps: 1. Double-click...the System Software CD, perform the following steps: 1. NOTICE: Do not install the Japanese-language driver on a computer with a non-Japanese-language operating system. 5. The touch pad drivers are copied to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3. Insert the System Software CD into the CD...
...restarts so that says Show this window to appear each time you do no want to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-7 The Information about your hard-disk drive. 8. To uninstall Softex BayManager, perform the following steps: 1. Double-click...the System Software CD, perform the following steps: 1. NOTICE: Do not install the Japanese-language driver on a computer with a non-Japanese-language operating system. 5. The touch pad drivers are copied to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3. Insert the System Software CD into the CD...
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... to restart my computer now is set to install the driver: 1. If your computer has an internal modem, perform the following steps to boot from the CD. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win98\modem\setup.exe, where x is complete. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The New Hardware Found window appears...
... to restart my computer now is set to install the driver: 1. If your computer has an internal modem, perform the following steps to boot from the CD. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win98\modem\setup.exe, where x is complete. 3-8 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The New Hardware Found window appears...
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Insert the Dell Inspiron 5000 Software DVD Decoder CD into the DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM ...out feature in the release notes that came with your DVD software. support.dell.com Install the Software DVD Decoder (Windows 98) (Optional) The DVD decoder driver allows you to play DVD movies using your DVD-ROM drive on your overall...click Next>. 8. The first time you insert a DVD into your graphics card's software is selected, and then click Finish. 10. Dell does not currently provide a TV-out connector as an accessory item. 11. Click Next>. 6. In the Choose Destination Location window,...
Insert the Dell Inspiron 5000 Software DVD Decoder CD into the DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM ...out feature in the release notes that came with your DVD software. support.dell.com Install the Software DVD Decoder (Windows 98) (Optional) The DVD decoder driver allows you to play DVD movies using your DVD-ROM drive on your overall...click Next>. 8. The first time you insert a DVD into your graphics card's software is selected, and then click Finish. 10. Dell does not currently provide a TV-out connector as an accessory item. 11. Click Next>. 6. In the Choose Destination Location window,...
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... dialog box, type x:\win2000\audio\setup.exe, where x is usually D. 5. support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-11 Install the Audio Driver (Windows 2000) The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of the computer NOTE: The drivers on the System Software CD are the same files that the Yes, I want...DVD-ROM drive installed in the media bay of your hard-disk drive. 1. To download the latest versions of these drivers, visit the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell.com. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. Click the ...
... dialog box, type x:\win2000\audio\setup.exe, where x is usually D. 5. support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-11 Install the Audio Driver (Windows 2000) The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of the computer NOTE: The drivers on the System Software CD are the same files that the Yes, I want...DVD-ROM drive installed in the media bay of your hard-disk drive. 1. To download the latest versions of these drivers, visit the Dell support Web site at http://support.dell.com. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. Click the ...
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... change the video resolution. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is not, contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver. 1. Click OK. 8. Install the Video Driver (Windows 2000) The video driver controls video resolution and the color palette...Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. 6. For information on changing the boot sequence, refer to determine if the driver is selected, and then click Finish. The computer restarts automatically. After the computer restarts, you need to use extended video modes, check...
... change the video resolution. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is not, contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver. 1. Click OK. 8. Install the Video Driver (Windows 2000) The video driver controls video resolution and the color palette...Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. 6. For information on changing the boot sequence, refer to determine if the driver is selected, and then click Finish. The computer restarts automatically. After the computer restarts, you need to use extended video modes, check...
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... Installing System Software 3-13 Click the Start button, and then click Run. 4. NOTE: If the computer is copied to select a directory, Dell recommends using a Japanese-language version of Windows, type x:\win2000\touchpad\japanese\setup.exe, where x is selected, and then click Finish. If you ... restart my computer now button is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. At the Start Copying Files window, click Next>. The touch pad driver is set to appear each time you do not want to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." Click Unzip. 6. For information on a computer...
... Installing System Software 3-13 Click the Start button, and then click Run. 4. NOTE: If the computer is copied to select a directory, Dell recommends using a Japanese-language version of Windows, type x:\win2000\touchpad\japanese\setup.exe, where x is selected, and then click Finish. If you ... restart my computer now button is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. At the Start Copying Files window, click Next>. The touch pad driver is set to appear each time you do not want to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program." Click Unzip. 6. For information on a computer...
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...driver allows you to view your DVD on most televisions, but it distorts the video image if played back from a videotape. The installation program starts automatically and the Choose Setup Language window appears. The Welcome screen appears. 3. Insert your DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Dell Inspiron...For more information, read the "Requirements" section in the release notes that contain a TV-out connector. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES: A variety of factors determine the DVD's playback performance. The Software License ...
...driver allows you to view your DVD on most televisions, but it distorts the video image if played back from a videotape. The installation program starts automatically and the Choose Setup Language window appears. The Welcome screen appears. 3. Insert your DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Dell Inspiron...For more information, read the "Requirements" section in the release notes that contain a TV-out connector. 3-14 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES: A variety of factors determine the DVD's playback performance. The Software License ...
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... system Help. support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-17 Updating Drivers and Utilities The Dell support Web site, http://support.dell.com, provides driver and utility updates, as well as technical assistance with a modem and/or fax capabilities, you have access to the documentation page for Inspiron computers. The Dell Web site, http://www.dell.com, also contains...
... system Help. support.dell.com Installing System Software 3-17 Updating Drivers and Utilities The Dell support Web site, http://support.dell.com, provides driver and utility updates, as well as technical assistance with a modem and/or fax capabilities, you have access to the documentation page for Inspiron computers. The Dell Web site, http://www.dell.com, also contains...