Installing System Software | Dell 5000 instruction

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:

•

•

•

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>.

support.dell.com

Installing System Software 3-1

Image 51

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

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 Preface Warranty and Return Policy Information Other Documents You May NeedNotational Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Typographical Conventions Xiv Contents Installing System Software Getting Help Xviii Figures Tables IndexPage Available Options and Upgrades Options and Upgrades Swapping Media Bay Devices Using Drives in the Media Bay Swapping Devices Using Softex BayManager Installing an Internal Hard-Disk Drive Removing the Internal Hard-Disk Drive Returning a Hard-Disk Drive to Dell Repackaging the Hard-Disk Drive Installing Memory Modules Removing 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 Troubleshooting Evaluate Environmental Factors Check Connections Check the Electrical Power Source Running the Dell Diagnostics Floppy Internal Hard Drive Start the Dell Diagnostics Select Devices to Test Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Device Groups Devices for Highlighted Group Confirm the System Configuration Information Memory Use the Dell Diagnostics Help Menu Exit the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Procedures Dry Out a Wet Computer Restart Your Computer Test 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 Devices Resolve Audio Problems Resolve CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive ProblemsResolve Diskette Drive Problems Resolve External Monitor Problems Resolve Display Problems Click the Device Manager tab Resolve External Keyboard ProblemsResolve Hard-Disk Drive Problems Resolve Hardware Conflicts Infrared devices Network adapters Ports COM & LPT Resolve Infrared Port Problems Resolve Memory Problems Resolve PC Card Problems Resolve Modem, Fax, and Internet Connection Problems Resolve Touch Pad and Mouse Problems Resolve Software Problems Shut Down window, select Restart the Computer Resolve Television Problems Support.dell.com Troubleshooting Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Windows 98 Operating System Installing System Software Boot Your Computer With the System Software CD Recreating the Hibernate Save-to-Disk Suspend File WindowsFloppy Delete the Hibernate File Exit to MS-DOS Create the Hibernate File Enable Hibernate SupportExit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostic Menu Exit to MS-DOS from the Dell Diagnostics Menu Install the Audio Driver Windows Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows Install the Touch Pad Driver Windows Install the Video Driver Windows Install 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 Optional System Software CD Install the Video Driver Windows At the Important Information window, click Next twice WinZip Self-Extractor window appears Software License Agreement window appears Install the Software DVD Decoder Windows 2000 Optional Install the Intel SpeedStep Utility Windows 2000 Optional Click Copy Here Install the System Help From the System Software CD Updating Drivers and Utilities Download the System Help From the Dell Support Web Site Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Getting Help Technical AssistanceHelp Tools World Wide Web AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status System Problems With Your OrderTechFax Service Technical Support Service Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Diagnostics Checklist 1344 Dell Contact Numbers International Dialing Codes Australia AustriaWeb site http//support.euro.dell.com Canada BelgiumBrazil Brunei Finland ChinaCzech Republic Denmark France GermanyHong Kong Web site http//support.jp.dell.com IrelandItaly Japan Macau KoreaLatin America Luxembourg Norway MexicoNetherlands New Zealand Southeast Asian PolandSingapore South Africa Taiwan SpainSweden Switzerland TechConnect BBS Sales 01344 720000 AutoFax Dell Home and Small Business Group Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications PC 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 Program Item Specific Help Main Menu Figure B-2. System Devices Menu System Devices Menu Security Security Menu Figure B-4. Power Menu Power Menu Figure B-5. Boot Menu Boot Menu Exit Exit Menu System Messages Table C-1. System Error Messages Real time clock Regulatory Notices Class a FCC Notices U.S. Only Modem Regulatory Information Class B Fax Branding IC Notice Canada Only Support.dell.com Regulatory Notices D-5 CTR21 Declaration New Zealand Telecom WarningsGeneral Important Notice CE Notice European Union Battery 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 Three Three-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