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Drivers: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference
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 Dell
Dimension ResourceCD.
Device problems can often 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 at the support section of the Dell World Wide Web 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.
The device drivers that can be reinstalled on your computer are listed below:
- Intel� 800 Series Chip Set Driver — Installs Microsoft�
Windows� 98 device installation files (.inf) that tell the operating
system how certain chip set components should be configured for proper operation.
- Intel Security Driver — Provides a heightened level of security
for transmitting data across a network or across the Internet.
- Intel 810e Video Driver — Enables the computer’s video
controller to properly function.
- Other Drivers — Control the devices, such as video, modem, or
network interface controller (NIC) cards, that might be installed on your
computer. For
instructions on how to reinstall those drivers, see the device’s documentation.
The documentation can be found by clicking the Start
button on the Windows desktop, pointing to Programs�> User�s
Guides, and then clicking System Documentation.
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NOTES: If a driver does not appear under a selected operating system on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, then the driver is not required by that operating system.
If you reinstall Windows 98, you must reinstall the Intel 800 Series Chip Set
driver before you reinstall any other drivers. |
NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices
that might not be installed in your computer. Do not install device drivers unless you
first identify the specific driver intended for the hardware installed in your computer
(see "Your Computer’s Drivers").
Installing incorrect drivers might make your computer inoperable.
- From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD
into the CD or DVD drive.
If this is your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to the next
step. If not, go to step 5.
- When the ResourceCD Installation
program starts, follow the instructions on the screen.
- When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window
appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the
computer.
- When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD
into the CD or DVD drive.
- At the Welcome Dell System Owner
screen, click Next.
The Please wait... the ResourceCD is
detecting hardware in your computer message appears.
The drivers that are used by your computer are
automatically displayed in the My Drivers�The ResourceCD has identified
these components in your system window.
- Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow
the prompts on the screen.
If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your
operating system.
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NOTE:
The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that
Dell installed at the time of purchase. If you installed any additional hardware,
those drivers may not be displayed by the ResourceCD. If those drivers are
not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to the documentation
and drivers that came with that product. |
To view other contents on the ResourceCD:
- Be sure your computer is selected in the System
Model list.
- Be sure your operating system is selected in the Operating
System list.
- Select the type of device in the Device Type
list.
NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that
are not part of your computer. Only reinstall the specific drivers for hardware included
in your computer. Otherwise, your computer might not work correctly.
- Select a topic in the Topic list.
If you select Drivers in the Topic list
and a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by
your operating system.
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