This section explains how to install or reinstall Dell-provided device drivers and
utilities on your Dell computer running the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 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
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CD
Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette
NOTES: Verify that Windows 98 is already installed on the hard-disk
drive before you install any device drivers. To install Windows 98 Second Edition, see
“Installing Windows 98."
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 98
Perform the following steps to install the Windows 98 operating system on the hard-disk
drive before you install any device drivers or utilities:
Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program.
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.
Exit the system setup program.
At the Welcome window, click OK.
Double-click Refresh Windows OS.
Click OK.
Click OK again.
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.
If the mouse tutorial starts, press <Esc> to exit and then press <y>.
Click the regional setting closest to where you live, and click Next.
Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and click Next.
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.
Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next.
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.
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.
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.
If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and click OK
NOTICE: Make sure that you reinstall the Intel� Chip Set
Update Utility driver before you reinstall any other drivers.
Reinstall the appropriate drivers.
Reenable your virus protection software.
Recreating the Hibernate (Save-to-Disk Suspend) File
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:
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
Save and close any open files, exit any open application programs, and shut down the
computer.
If the computer is docked, undock it.
For instructions, see the Port Replicator User’s Guide.
Turn on the computer.
Press <F2> when you see the Dell logo to access the system setup program.
Press the right-arrow key to highlight Boot.
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
following boot sequence:
Floppy
CD ROM/DVD
Internal Hard Drive
Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the system setup program.
When the Setup Confirmation screen appears, press <Enter> to confirm that
you want to save the configuration changes and exit the system setup program.
The computer restarts automatically. The Dell Diagnostics begins automatically.
After the
diagnostic utility loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears.
Fully Test All Devices
Quickly Test All Devices
Select Devices to Test Exit to MS-DOS
Press the down-arrow key to select Exit to MS-DOS and then press
<Enter>.
For instructions on deleting the hibernate file, see "Delete the Hibernate
File."
Delete the Hibernate File
Boot your computer from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive with the System Software CD
in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
At the R:\DIAGS prompt, type cd\ and then press
<Enter>.
At the R:\ prompt, type cd\win98\utility and press <Enter>.
Type phdisk /create /file and press <Enter>.
NOTE: You must type a space between phdisk and
/create
and /file.
The utility calculates the size of the file, in kilobytes, based on the amount of
system memory in your computer, plus the amount of video memory in your computer, plus 2
MB to handle additional system requirements.
Follow the instructions on your screen to create the hibernate file.
At the R: \Win98\UTILITY prompt, type phdisk /info and press
<Enter>.
As soon as you see the Dell logo on the screen, remove the System Software CD
from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Windows automatically starts. After you create the hibernate file, you must enable
hibernate support.
Enable Hibernate Support
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
Double-click the Power Management icon.
Click the Hibernate tab.
Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected and click Apply.
Click OK to close the Control Panel.
View the Hibernate File Information
Boot your computer from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive with the System Software CD
in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
At the R:\DIAGS prompt, type cd\ and then press
<Enter>.
At the R:\ prompt, type cd\utility and press <Enter>.
Type phdisk /info and press <Enter>.
NOTE: You must type a space between phdisk and
/info.
The hibernate file information appears on the screen.
Remove the System Software CD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
To restart the computer and run Windows, press <Ctrl><Alt><Delete>.
Installing the Audio Driver
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.
Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
In the Run dialog box, type x:\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.
Click OK.
In the Welcome window, click Next>.
On the Main Menu, Upgrade Drivers is selected. Click Next>.
The audio files are copied to your hard-disk drive.
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.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.
Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
In the Run dialog box, type x:\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.
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.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.
Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
In the Run dialog box, typex:\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:\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.
NOTICE: Do not install the Japanese-language driver on a computer with a
non-Japanese-language operating system.
Click OK.
In the Welcome window, click Next>.
At the Choose Destination Location window, click Next>.
At the Start Copying Files window, click Next>.
The touch pad drivers are copied to your hard-disk drive.
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.
NOTICE: You must uninstall Softex BayManager before you download and install a
Softex BayManager software upgrade from the Dell support Web site File Library.
To uninstall Softex BayManager, perform the following steps:
Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.
Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Select Softex BayManager and click Add/Remove.
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:
Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
In the Run dialog box, type x:\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.
Click OK.
In the Welcome window, click Next>.
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 Internal Modem Driver (Optional)
NOTICE: Do not use this modem driver with a PC Card modem. The modem driver on the System
Software CD is compatible only with the optional internal modem.
If your computer has an internal modem, perform the following steps to install the
driver:
Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.
Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
In the Run dialog box, type x:\modem\setup.exe, where
x
is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.
The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.
Click OK.
In the Welcome window, click Next>.
The New Hardware Found window appears, the software for the modem is installed, and
the installation is complete.
Installing the Software DVD Decoder Driver (Optional)
The DVD decoder driver allows you to play DVD movies using your DVD-ROM drive on the
computer.
NOTE: When you are prompted to select a directory, Dell recommends that
you use the default directory setting.
Insert the Dell Inspiron 5000 Software DVD Decoder CD into the DVD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
In the Run dialog box, typex:\setup.exe, where
x is
the DVD-ROM drive letter.
The DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.
Click OK.
The Welcome window appears.
Click Next>.
In the Choose Destination Location window, click Next>.
In the Select Program Folder window, click Next>.
In the Start Copying Files window, click Next>.
In the Setup Complete window, ensure that the Yes, I want to restart my
computer now is selected, and then click Finish.
Setting and Changing the DVD-ROM Drive Region Code
If you reinstall the DVD decoder software, you must set the DVD region code before you
can play a movie. The region code can be reset if you relocate to another region.
NOTICE: You should reset the region code only when absolutely necessary. You can
reset the region code up to four times.
To reset the drive region code, perform the following steps:
Insert a DVD movie disc coded for the new region into the DVD-ROM drive.
A notification box appears, explaining that the disc belongs to another region and cannot
be played. The notification also explains how to reset the region setting.
Follow the instructions on the screen to change the region setting.
Installing the Intel� SpeedStep™ Utility (Optional)
NOTICE: Do not install the Intel SpeedStep utility unless your computer has a
Mobile Intel Pentium� III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology. To determine if your
computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology, check
for the Intel SpeedStep item in the Power menu of the system setup program. For
instructions on using the system setup program, see "System
Setup Program."
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.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open application programs.
Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button, and then click Run.
In the Run dialog box, type x:\spd_stp\setup.exe, where
x
is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter.
The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive letter is usually D.
Click OK.
In the Welcome window, click Next>.
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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