User manual DELL INSPIRON 5000 Reference Guide

[. . . ] DellTM InspironTM 5000 REFERENCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE www. dell. com support. dell. com TM ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellWare, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. [. . . ] To determine if your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with SpeedStep technology, check for the Intel SpeedStep item in the Power menu of the system setup program. For instructions on using the system setup program, refer to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program. " 3-10 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology, you must reinstall the Intel SpeedStep utility after you install a new hard-disk drive or reformat your hard-disk drive. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win98\spd_stp\setup. exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. At the Setup Complete window, ensure that the Y I want to restart my es, computer now is selected, and then click Finish. Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 2000 To install the system software, you need the following items: · · System Software CD CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer NOTE: The drivers on the System Software CD are the same files that Dell installed on your hard-disk drive before shipping the computer to you. To download the latest versions of these drivers, visit the Dell support Web site at http://support. dell. com. Install the Audio Driver (Windows 2000) The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win2000\audio\setup. exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter. Click OK. support. dell. com Installing System Software 3-11 6. In the Welcome window, click Next>. An information dialog box appears, stating that the audio driver is installed on your computer. 7 . When prompted, ensure that Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish. NOTE: If the computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive before the hard-disk drive, remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD. For information on changing the boot sequence, refer to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program. " The audio drivers are installed, and the installation is complete. Install the Video Driver (Windows 2000) The video driver controls video resolution and the color palette. NOTE: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that accompanied the application program to determine if the driver is provided. If it is not, contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs. In the Run dialog box, type x:\win2000\video\setup. exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. In the Setup Complete window, ensure that Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish. NOTES: If the computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive before the hard-disk drive, remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD. For information on changing the boot sequence, refer to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program. " After the computer restarts, you can change the video resolution. 3-12 Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Install the Touch Pad Driver (Windows 2000) The touch pad driver controls touch pad and mouse functions. NOTE: When you are prompted to select a directory, Dell recommends using the default directory settings. Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs. 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