Dell GX60 manual Using the Drivers and Utilities CD, Running the Dell Diagnostics

Using the Drivers and Utilities CD

To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Microsoft Windows operating system, perform the following steps.

1Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.

2Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation.

3Click OK to continue.

To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.

4Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.

5Choose the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.

Drivers for Your Computer

To display a list of device drivers for your computer, perform the following steps:

1Click My Drivers in the Topic pull-down menu.

The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer’s hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen.

2Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer.

To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu.

Running the Dell Diagnostics

The Dell Diagnostics is a program that tests various components in your computer. Run this program whenever you have a computer problem to help you identify the source of the problem. You can run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or the Drivers and Utilities CD.

NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows.

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