Dell XPS manual Drivers, What Is a Driver?

Tab	Function
Configuration	Displays your hardware configuration for the selected
	device.
	The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information
	for all devices from system setup, memory, and various
	internal tests, and it displays the information in the device
	list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not
	display the names of all the components installed on your
	computer or all devices attached to your computer.
Parameters	Allows you to customize the test by changing the test
	settings.

4When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD.

5Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

Drivers

What Is a Driver?

A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program.

A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes.

Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.

NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer. Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating system.

Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if you:

•Upgrade your operating system.

•Reinstall your operating system.

•Connect or install a new device.

Advanced Troubleshooting

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