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Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft® Windows® Me: Dell� Inspiron� 5000 Series

	Overview		Installing the Touch Pad Driver
	System Software CD		Installing Softex BayManager
	Installing Windows Me		Installing the Intel SpeedStep Utility (Optional)
	Installing the Audio Driver		Updating Drivers and Utilities
	Installing the Video Driver

Overview

This section explains how to install or reinstall Dell-provided device drivers and utilities on your Dell computer running the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) operating system. You may need to use this information under the following conditions:

• You are reinstalling the Windows 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 Drivers and Utilities for Windows

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

• System Software CD
  

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

NOTE: The drivers on the System Software CD are the same drivers 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.

System Software CD

The following figure shows the directory structure of the System Software CD for Inspiron 5000 series computers. The CD is bootable. The R:\> prompt appears when you exit to MS-DOS� from the Diagnostics menu.

Installing Windows Me

Perform the following steps to install the Windows Me operating system on the hard-disk drive before you install any device drivers or utilities:

1. Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program.
   

2. In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first. Then place the Dell Product Recovery CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray.
   

3. Exit the system setup program.
   

4. At the Welcome window, click OK.
   

5. Double-click Refresh Windows OS.
   

6. Click OK.
   

7. Click OK again.
   

8. Remove the Dell Product Recovery CD from the CD or DVD drive, and click OK to restart your computer.
   
   The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time window appears.
   

9. If the mouse tutorial starts, press <Esc> to exit, and then press <y>.
   

10. Click the regional setting closest to where you live, and click Next.
    

11. Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and click Next.
    

12. In the User Information window, type your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next

    The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.
    
    The License Agreement window appears.
    

13. Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next.
    

14. Type the Windows product key in the fields provided, and then click Next.
    
    The product key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows label, which is located on the computer.
    

15. When the Start Wizard appears, click Finish.
    
    The Enter Windows Properties window appears. To continue without creating a Windows user name and password, click OK. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the appropriate fields and then click OK.
    

16. If the Date/Time Properties window appears, adjust the date and time properties, click Apply, and then click OK.
    
    Windows updates the system settings and restarts your computer.
    

17. If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and click OK.
    

18. Reinstall the appropriate drivers.
    

19. Reenable your virus protection software.

Installing the Audio Driver

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:\winme\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. On 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, see "System Setup Program."

The New Hardware Found window appears, the software for the hardware is installed, and the installation is complete.

Installing the Video Driver

The video driver controls video resolution and color palette.

NOTE: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that accompanied the application program to determine if the driver is provided. If it is not, contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver.

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:\winme\video\setup.exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.
   The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.
   

NOTE: DirectX is installed automatically if your computer needs it.

5. In the Setup Complete window, ensure that Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish.
   
   The computer restarts automatically.
   

NOTES: 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, see "System Setup Program." After the computer restarts, you can change the video resolution.

Installing the Touch Pad Driver

The touch pad driver controls touch pad and mouse functions.

NOTE: When you are prompted to select a directory, Dell recommends using the default directory settings.

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:\winme\touchpad\english\setup.exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.
   
   If you are using a Japanese-language version of Windows, type x:\winme\touchpad\japanese\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. At the Choose Destination Location window, click Next>.
   

8. At the Start Copying Files window, click Next>.
   
   The touch pad drivers are copied to your hard-disk drive.
   

9. At the Setup Complete window, be sure that the Yes, I want to restart my computer now button is selected, and then click Finish.
   
   The Information about your Touch Pad window appears. If you do no want this window to appear each time you start the computer, remove the check from the box that says Show this message the next time Windows starts. Then click Close.
   

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, see "System Setup Program."

Installing Softex BayManager

Softex BayManager is a utility that makes it possible to swap media bay devices without turning off the computer.

To uninstall Softex BayManager, perform the following steps:

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

2. Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel.
   

3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
   

4. Select Softex BayManager and click Add/Remove.
   

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstall process.
   

To install the Softex BayManager from the System Software CD, perform the following steps:

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

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

3. In the Run dialog box, type x:\winme\baymgr\setup.exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.
   
   The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.
   

4. Click OK.
   

5. In the Welcome window, click Next>.
   

6. At the Setup Complete window, ensure that the 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, see "System Setup Program."

Installing the Intel® SpeedStep� Utility (Optional)

If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology, you must reinstall the Intel SpeedStep utility after you install a new hard-disk drive or reformat your hard-disk drive.

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:\winme\spd_stp\english\setup.exe, where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.
   
   The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.
   

NOTE: If the driver is not in English, substitute the appropriate language.

5. Click OK.
   

6. In the Welcome window, click Next>.
   

7. At the Setup Complete window, ensure that the Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected, and then click Finish.
   

Updating Drivers and Utilities

The Dell support Web site, http://support.dell.com, provides driver and utility updates, as well as technical assistance with questions about your computer. Dell regularly tests and releases certified drivers and utilities for Inspiron computers. In addition, if you have access to a computer with a modem and/or fax capabilities, you can access the Dell TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS), AutoTech service, and TechFax service. The Dell Web site, http://www.dell.com, also contains links to these services.

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