Dell 5000 manual Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows, Install the Audio Driver Windows

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Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows 98

To install the system software, you need the following items:

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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer

System Software CD

Dell Inspiron 5000 Software DVD Decoder CD

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CD

Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette

NOTES: Verify that Windows 98 is already installed on the hard-disk drive before you install any device drivers. To install Windows 98 Second Edition, refer to “Installing the Windows 98 Operating System” found earlier in this chapter.

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 98)

The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer.

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.

2.Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

3.Click the Start button, and then click Run.

4.In the Run dialog box, type x:\win98\audio\setup.exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.

The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.

5.Click OK.

6.In the Welcome window, click Next>.

7.In the Main Menu, Upgrade Drivers is selected. Click Next>. The audio files are copied to your hard-disk drive.

8.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.”

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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 PrefaceOther Documents You May Need Warranty and Return Policy InformationNotational 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 Using a Port Replicator Connecting Other External DevicesSystem 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 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Problems Resolve Audio 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 SoftwareRecreating the Hibernate Save-to-Disk Suspend File Windows Boot Your Computer With the System Software CDFloppy 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 Technical Assistance Getting HelpHelp 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 Austria AustraliaWeb site http//support.euro.dell.com Canada BelgiumBrazil BruneiFinland ChinaCzech Republic DenmarkGermany FranceHong 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. 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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 New Zealand Telecom Warnings CTR21 DeclarationGeneral Important Notice CE Notice European UnionEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Battery DisposalVcci Notice Japan Only Class a ITE Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeClass B ITE #$%$&$*+,-.%*/.&012#3$4$5 /.106-$78 $.&,012-78..9.79.5,0=$NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty and Return PolicyCoverage During Year One General Provisions Coverage During Years Two and ThreeThree-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Guarantee Making a Claim ExclusionsLimitation and Statutory Rights Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada OnlyDell 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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