Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference Manual page 170

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Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft® Windows® 98: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3700 System
Reference
Overview
Installing the Video Drivers
Installing the Audio Drivers
Installing the Docking Drivers
Installing the Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Overview
All of your computer's drivers for Dell-installed devices are operative when you receive the computer. No further installation or configuration is
needed. However, if you ever need to reinstall any of these drivers, the driver files are provided on the System Software CD. For instructions on
reinstalling a particular driver, see the following subsection that corresponds to that driver.
Often device problems can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate drivers. Also, hardware manufacturers frequently provide updated drivers
that support feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell from the support section of
the Dell World Wide Web Support site (http://support.dell.com).
NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell Web site have been validated for correct operation on Dell systems. Installing drivers obtained
from other sources may cause errors or performance degradation.
To install the system software, you need the following items:
System Software CD
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer
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Microsoft Windows 98 CD
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Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette
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NOTE: Your System Software CD contains drivers for operating systems that may not be on your computer. Verify that
the driver you are loading is under your operating system subdirectory.
Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
NOTE: For more information on using the operating system installed on your computer by Dell, see the operating system
user's guide that came with your computer. You can also access system tools and documentation from Dell's technical
support page (http://support.dell.com). To do so, click support.dell.com, enter your service tag or Express Service
Code, and click Go!.
NOTICE: Do not dock the computer before turning it on the first time.
Installing the Video Drivers
The video driver controls features such as video resolution and the color palette.
NOTE: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the application program to
determine if the drivers are provided. If not, contact the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers.
To install the video driver for Windows 98, perform the following steps:
1. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Installing Softex BayManager
Enabling Microsoft Infrared Support
Installing the System Utilities
Installing the Software DVD Decoder
Installing the System Help