Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide
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Your Dell computer has been shipped with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system or the Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation operating system already installed. Operating System Setup 2-1 The setup process is customized according to your operating system so that the software functions properly on your Dell computer. Perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to which computer components you have. Initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition takes about 15 minutes.
Your Dell computer has been shipped with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system or the Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation operating system already installed. Operating System Setup 2-1 The setup process is customized according to your operating system so that the software functions properly on your Dell computer. Perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to which computer components you have. Initial setup of Windows 98 Second Edition takes about 15 minutes.
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...devices. Windows 98 Second Edition is now set up to continue. 3. Additional setup time may not be available in all countries. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code may be up and the Windows desktop appears on your computer. At the Windows NT Setup window, click Next>. ... Support Information window displays the service tag sequence and Express Service Code for descriptions of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system takes approximately 15 minutes to continue. 5. Then the Windows NT Setup window appears. 4. 11. The Select Operating System menu appears. If the Date/...
...devices. Windows 98 Second Edition is now set up to continue. 3. Additional setup time may not be available in all countries. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code may be up and the Windows desktop appears on your computer. At the Windows NT Setup window, click Next>. ... Support Information window displays the service tag sequence and Express Service Code for descriptions of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system takes approximately 15 minutes to continue. 5. Then the Windows NT Setup window appears. 4. 11. The Select Operating System menu appears. If the Date/...
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... to 15 characters long. It can be up to the network. The password can be up to identify your computer. 8. When prompted, type the computer name and click Next>. NOTE: The Certificate of the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation-Start Here booklet. The computer name is shipped in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron...
... to 15 characters long. It can be up to the network. The password can be up to identify your computer. 8. When prompted, type the computer name and click Next>. NOTE: The Certificate of the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation-Start Here booklet. The computer name is shipped in step 9 and click OK. 2-4 Dell Inspiron...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... 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 Backing Up...
... 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 Backing Up...
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... 3-12 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-12 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-13 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a...3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How...
... 3-12 Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 3-12 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-13 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-13 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-15 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-16 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-17 Total Power Failure When Using a...3-33 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 3-34 Features of the Dell Diagnostics 4-1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-2 Before You Start Testing 4-2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 Completing the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Confirming the System Configuration Information 4-5 How...
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... Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group 4-17 Why Run a Video Test 4-18 Subtests 4-18...
... Test Limits 4-11 About 4-11 Key-Help 4-12 Quit 4-12 Tests in the Dell Diagnostics 4-12 Error Messages 4-14 RAM Test Group 4-14 Why Run a RAM Test 4-14 Subtests 4-15 System Set Test Group 4-15 Why Run a System Set Test 4-15 Subtests 4-16 Video Test Group 4-17 Why Run a Video Test 4-18 Subtests 4-18...
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... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit our Web site at http://www....dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 ...
... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Video Display Device: Television Type: System Memory: Extended Memory: [03:06:18] [08/15/1998] 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" 4100 MB [Enabled] [Simul Mode] [Disabled] 640 KB 32 MB Item Specific Help Visit our Web site at http://www....dell.com/ F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item ESC Exit ↔ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ‰ Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 ...
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... To increase battery operating time, set for suspend mode, the computer enters standby mode first. Press the power button to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Press the power button and hold it causes compatibility problems with your software. Press any time by pressing (or on...to-disk suspend mode by pressing . Alternatively, click the Start button, and then click Suspend. If you are Disabled, 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 20 min., 30 min., 40 min., and 60 min. The Suspend Mode category has two options-Save to RAM and Save to resume normal...
... To increase battery operating time, set for suspend mode, the computer enters standby mode first. Press the power button to Disk. 2-10 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Press the power button and hold it causes compatibility problems with your software. Press any time by pressing (or on...to-disk suspend mode by pressing . Alternatively, click the Start button, and then click Suspend. If you are Disabled, 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 20 min., 30 min., 40 min., and 60 min. The Suspend Mode category has two options-Save to RAM and Save to resume normal...
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... icon. 4. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Customizing System Features 2-15 In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Audio folder. 5. Audio drivers allow you... CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Video folder. 5. Follow the instructions on your touch pad and cursor features. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. 4. In the Video folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. Insert the...
... icon. 4. In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Touchpad folder. 5. Customizing System Features 2-15 In the My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Audio folder. 5. Audio drivers allow you... CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click the Video folder. 5. Follow the instructions on your touch pad and cursor features. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. 4. In the Video folder, double-click the Setup icon. 6. Insert the...
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...See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in Figure 3-6. 12. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 Yes. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. Save all your work properly? Turn off...the memory module cover as far as shown in this section. The problem is not in the direction of the metal connectors on . 15. If the computer is unable to identify computer damage. Ground yourself by touching one of the arrow and then lift it away from AC...
...See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.) If the computer is able to boot, run the Dell Diagnostics to boot, see "Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in Figure 3-6. 12. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-15 Yes. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. Save all your work properly? Turn off...the memory module cover as far as shown in this section. The problem is not in the direction of the metal connectors on . 15. If the computer is unable to identify computer damage. Ground yourself by touching one of the arrow and then lift it away from AC...
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...complete. Yes. Go to step 11. 11. Press the key combination. Is the full display readable? No. Make sure the AC adapter is at least 15 MB. 8. A memory module was set to step 4. 4. The computer was in the Setup program was loose; Go to an AC power source, ... complete the following procedure. No. In the Main menu of the Setup Program, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in its compartment. Call Dell for instructions. No. Yes. Turn off the computer and any key on your application program uses a higher resolution, you would expect, make sure that...
...complete. Yes. Go to step 11. 11. Press the key combination. Is the full display readable? No. Make sure the AC adapter is at least 15 MB. 8. A memory module was set to step 4. 4. The computer was in the Setup program was loose; Go to an AC power source, ... complete the following procedure. No. In the Main menu of the Setup Program, make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in its compartment. Call Dell for instructions. No. Yes. Turn off the computer and any key on your application program uses a higher resolution, you would expect, make sure that...
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... that the software itself is not at fault. (You can no longer be rebooted), especially at different places and times in different programs. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-15 The Comprehensive Test also performs an address check, as well as usual, or a proven piece of the memory subsystem to detect errors A refresh check...
... that the software itself is not at fault. (You can no longer be rebooted), especially at different places and times in different programs. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-15 The Comprehensive Test also performs an address check, as well as usual, or a proven piece of the memory subsystem to detect errors A refresh check...
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... Care 01344 720110 TechFax 01344 723178 TechConnect BBS 01344 723858 Sales 01344 720000 * For technical assistance in Taiwan call Malaysia for customer assistance. Getting Help 5-15 Switzerland* (Geneva) Technical Support 0844 811 411 Commercial Services 022 799 01 01 Customer Service 022 799 01 50 Fax 022 799 01 90 Taiwan...
... Care 01344 720110 TechFax 01344 723178 TechConnect BBS 01344 723858 Sales 01344 720000 * For technical assistance in Taiwan call Malaysia for customer assistance. Getting Help 5-15 Switzerland* (Geneva) Technical Support 0844 811 411 Commercial Services 022 799 01 01 Customer Service 022 799 01 50 Fax 022 799 01 90 Taiwan...
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... and music functions Audio controller ESS Technology Maestro-2 Conversion 16-bit (stereo analog-to-digital and digital-to- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini-DIN connector Infrared one 25-hole connector; headphone; and 64-MB SODIMM Standard RAM 32- or 64... Parallel one IrDA 1.1 port Expansion connector 240 pins Audio microphone, headphones/speakers, and line-in the System User's Guide. Architecture SDRAM Memory module capacities 32- A-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... and music functions Audio controller ESS Technology Maestro-2 Conversion 16-bit (stereo analog-to-digital and digital-to- unidirectional, bidirectional, EPP 1.9, or ECP Monitor one 15-hole connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse one 6-pin mini-DIN connector Infrared one 25-hole connector; headphone; and 64-MB SODIMM Standard RAM 32- or 64... Parallel one IrDA 1.1 port Expansion connector 240 pins Audio microphone, headphones/speakers, and line-in the System User's Guide. Architecture SDRAM Memory module capacities 32- A-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... highest component Width 64-mm (2.52-inch) sensor-active area Height 47.0-mm (1.85-inch) rectangle with 0.5-mm (0.02-inch) tabs Weight 15 g (0.52 ounce) ± 0.5 g (0.001 ounce) Power: Supply voltage 5 V ± 10% Supply current 4 mA (maximum operating current) NOTE: For the full name of keys 87 (U.S. A-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... highest component Width 64-mm (2.52-inch) sensor-active area Height 47.0-mm (1.85-inch) rectangle with 0.5-mm (0.02-inch) tabs Weight 15 g (0.52 ounce) ± 0.5 g (0.001 ounce) Power: Supply voltage 5 V ± 10% Supply current 4 mA (maximum operating current) NOTE: For the full name of keys 87 (U.S. A-4 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... to the following two conditions: This device may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the computer system. C-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and... section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. Operation is considered to be a Class B digital device. Most Dell computer systems are classified by either the Class B rating distinguished by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices...
... to the following two conditions: This device may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the computer system. C-2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and... section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. Operation is considered to be a Class B digital device. Most Dell computer systems are classified by either the Class B rating distinguished by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices...
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...cause harmful interference, in which case you will not occur in compliance with FCC regulations: Product name: Inspiron 7000 Model number: PPI Company name: Dell Computer Corporation EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC ... generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to determine the quantity of devices that to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct...
...cause harmful interference, in which case you will not occur in compliance with FCC regulations: Product name: Inspiron 7000 Model number: PPI Company name: Dell Computer Corporation EMC Engineering Department One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC ... generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to determine the quantity of devices that to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct...
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.../Infrared Ports test group, 4-23 starting, 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 hard-disk drive fixing problems, 5-1 floppy drive. See diskette drive 2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See ECP ECP extended graphics array...
.../Infrared Ports test group, 4-23 starting, 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 hard-disk drive fixing problems, 5-1 floppy drive. See diskette drive 2 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See ECP ECP extended graphics array...
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...USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See TSR Test Limits option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 touch pad about, 1-5 location, 1-2 testing, 4-20 troubleshooting, 3-33 troubleshooting...33 water damage, 3-13 TSR programs about , 3-6 system memory, 1-4 system password assigning or changing, 2-7 System Set test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-15 system software reinstalling, 2-14 system utilities, 2-1 TechConnect BBS, 5-4 TechFax service, 5-3 technical assistance obtaining, 5-1 warranty repair or ...
...USB upgrade options, 1-6 USB, 1-5 user's documentation, xii, 5-2 utilities reinstalling, 2-14 6 Dell Inspiron 7000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide See TSR Test Limits option in Dell Diagnostics, 4-11 touch pad about, 1-5 location, 1-2 testing, 4-20 troubleshooting, 3-33 troubleshooting...33 water damage, 3-13 TSR programs about , 3-6 system memory, 1-4 system password assigning or changing, 2-7 System Set test group Dell Diagnostics, 4-15 system software reinstalling, 2-14 system utilities, 2-1 TechConnect BBS, 5-4 TechFax service, 5-3 technical assistance obtaining, 5-1 warranty repair or ...
Dell Inspiron 7000 Series Installing Drivers and Utilities (Windows 98)
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... click Finish. 10. Click Remove and then click OK. 15. At the Welcome screen, click Next>. 7. In the device list, click Other devices and then click PCI Multimedia Video Device. 14. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the DVD-ROM drive. 3. The ... the Device Manager tab. 13. Installing System Software 1-5 Click Next>. 17. Dell Inspiron 7000 - ,QVWDOOLQJ'9'520'HFRGHU'ULYHUV DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) decoder on the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. 19. Click Next>. 20. Click Refresh. Double-click My...
... click Finish. 10. Click Remove and then click OK. 15. At the Welcome screen, click Next>. 7. In the device list, click Other devices and then click PCI Multimedia Video Device. 14. Insert the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD into the DVD-ROM drive. 3. The ... the Device Manager tab. 13. Installing System Software 1-5 Click Next>. 17. Dell Inspiron 7000 - ,QVWDOOLQJ'9'520'HFRGHU'ULYHUV DVD-ROM decoder drivers allow the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) decoder on the Dell Inspiron 7000 System Software CD. 19. Click Next>. 20. Click Refresh. Double-click My...