Dell 5000 manual Installing System Software, Installing the Windows 98 Operating System

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C H A P T E R 3

Installing System Software

This chapter explains how to reinstall the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition oper- ating system as well as the Dell-provided device drivers and utilities for both Windows 98 Second Edition and Microsoft Windows 2000. You may need to refer to this chapter under the following conditions:

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You are reinstalling 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 must install all of the system software.

Installing the Windows 98 Operating System

Perform the following steps to install Windows 98 Second Edition on the hard-disk drive before you install any device drivers or utilities:

1.Insert the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette into the diskette drive.

2.Turn on the computer.

3.When the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup menu appears, insert the Microsoft Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

4.Select Start Windows 98 Setup from CD-ROM and press <Enter>. The system setup program runs ScanDisk to check your hard-disk drive.

5.When the hard-disk drive check is complete, type x to exit ScanDisk.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen to continue with the installation.

7.When prompted to create a start-up diskette, remove the Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette, and click Next>.

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Contents Reference Troubleshooting Guide Page When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsPage Ergonomic Computing Habits Viii Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Removing or Installing Memory ModulesPage About This Guide PrefaceWarranty and Return Policy Information Other Documents You May NeedNotational Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical ConventionsXiv Contents Installing System Software Getting Help Xviii Figures Tables IndexPage Available Options and Upgrades Options and UpgradesSwapping Media Bay Devices Using Drives in the Media BaySwapping Devices Using Softex BayManager Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to DellRepackaging the Hard-Disk Drive Installing Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Module Cover Removing a Memory Module Connecting Other External Devices Using a Port ReplicatorSystem Help Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Checking the Basics TroubleshootingEvaluate Environmental Factors Check ConnectionsCheck the Electrical Power Source Running the Dell DiagnosticsFloppy Internal Hard Drive Start the Dell DiagnosticsSelect Devices to Test Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Device Groups Devices for Highlighted Group Confirm the System Configuration InformationMemory Use the Dell Diagnostics Help MenuExit the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting ProceduresDry Out a Wet Computer Restart Your ComputerTest a Dropped or Damaged Computer Click End Task Recover From a Program That Is Not RespondingRestart a Computer That Is Not Responding Select Fully Test All DevicesResolve Audio Problems Resolve CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive ProblemsResolve Diskette Drive Problems Resolve External Monitor Problems Resolve Display ProblemsClick the Device Manager tab Resolve External Keyboard ProblemsResolve Hard-Disk Drive Problems Resolve Hardware ConflictsInfrared devices Network adapters Ports COM & LPT Resolve Infrared Port ProblemsResolve Memory Problems Resolve PC Card Problems Resolve Modem, Fax, and Internet Connection ProblemsResolve Touch Pad and Mouse Problems Resolve Software ProblemsShut Down window, select Restart the Computer Resolve Television ProblemsSupport.dell.com Troubleshooting Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Windows 98 Operating System Installing System SoftwareBoot Your Computer With the System Software CD Recreating the Hibernate Save-to-Disk Suspend File WindowsFloppy Delete the Hibernate File Exit to MS-DOSCreate the Hibernate File Enable Hibernate SupportExit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostic Menu Exit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostics MenuInstall the Audio Driver Windows Installing Drivers and Utilities for WindowsInstall the Touch Pad Driver Windows Install the Video Driver WindowsInstall Softex BayManager Windows Install the Internal Modem Driver Windows 98 Optional Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 98 Optional Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel Install the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 98 OptionalSystem Software CD Install the Video Driver Windows At the Important Information window, click Next twice WinZip Self-Extractor window appearsSoftware License Agreement window appears Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 2000 OptionalInstall the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 2000 Optional Click Copy Here Install the System Help From the System Software CDUpdating Drivers and Utilities Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web SiteDell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Getting Help Technical AssistanceHelp Tools World Wide Web AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status System Problems With Your OrderTechFax Service Technical Support ServiceDell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist1344 Dell Contact NumbersInternational Dialing Codes Australia AustriaWeb site http//support.euro.dell.com Canada BelgiumBrazil BruneiFinland ChinaCzech Republic DenmarkFrance GermanyHong Kong Web site http//support.jp.dell.com IrelandItaly JapanMacau KoreaLatin America LuxembourgNorway MexicoNetherlands New ZealandSoutheast Asian PolandSingapore South AfricaTaiwan SpainSweden SwitzerlandTechConnect BBS Sales 01344 720000 AutoFax Dell Home and Small Business Group Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsPC Card Video Tabs AC Adapter Environmental Computer Using the System Setup Program Accessing the System Setup ProgramMain System Devices Security Power Boot Exit Table B-1. System Setup Program Navigation Keys Navigating Through the System Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Main MenuFigure B-2. System Devices Menu System Devices MenuSecurity Security MenuFigure B-4. Power Menu Power MenuFigure B-5. Boot Menu Boot MenuExit Exit MenuSystem Messages Table C-1. System Error MessagesReal time clock Regulatory Notices Class a FCC Notices U.S. OnlyModem Regulatory Information Class BFax Branding IC Notice Canada OnlySupport.dell.com Regulatory Notices D-5 CTR21 Declaration New Zealand Telecom WarningsGeneral Important Notice CE Notice European UnionBattery Disposal EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyVcci Notice Japan Only Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Class a ITEClass B ITE #$%$&$*+,-.%*/.&012#3$4$5 /.106-$78 $.&,012-78..9.79.5,0=$NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Limited Warranty and Return Policy Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. OnlyCoverage During Year One General Provisions Coverage During Years Two and ThreeThree-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Guarantee Exclusions Making a ClaimLimitation and Statutory Rights Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Dell Computer de Colombia CorporationDell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Macrovision Product Notice Index International access codes about, 4-8 instructions for using Support.dell.com Index Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide World Wide Web help tools Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Dell Information Development Total page Count

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