Dell 5000 manual Recreating the Hibernate Save-to-Disk Suspend File Windows, Floppy

8.Label a blank, high-density diskette as instructed, insert the diskette into the dis- kette drive, and then click OK.

9.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Recreating the Hibernate (Save-to-Disk Suspend) File (Windows 98)

When the hibernate mode is activated, all system data is stored in the hibernate (save-to-disk suspend) file on your hard-disk drive. The hibernate file on your hard-disk drive cannot be accessed by the Windows operating system or application programs.

You must recreate the hibernate file if you perform any of the following actions:

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Delete the hibernate file

Install a new hard-disk drive

Reformat your hard-disk drive

Install additional memory

NOTE: If you install additional memory, you must delete the hibernate file before you recreate the file.

Boot Your Computer With the System Software CD

1.Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down the computer.

2.If the computer is docked, undock it.

For instructions, see the Port Replicator User’s Guide.

3.Turn on the computer.

4.Press <F2> when you see the Dell logo to access the system setup program.

5.Press the right-arrow key to highlight Boot.

6.Press the down-arrow key to highlight a device, and then press <F5> to move the device down the list or press <F6> to move the device up the list. Select the fol- lowing boot sequence:

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Floppy

CD ROM/DVD

Internal Hard Drive

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

8.Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the system setup program.

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