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Drivers: Dell Dimension L Series Reference

Drivers: Dell™ Dimension™ L Series Reference

	Drivers For Systems Purchased After May 19, 2000
	Drivers For Systems Purchased Before May 19, 2000

Drivers For Systems Purchased After May 19, 2000

All of your system’s drivers for Dell-installed devices are operative when you receive the system—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.

Your System’s Drivers

The device drivers that can be reinstalled on your system 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 system’s video controller to properly function.
Creative Labs Audio Driver — Enables the audio controller to produce sound on systems with integrated audio capabilities.
Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard — Enables the network interface controller (NIC) to function properly on systems with integrated network capabilities.
Other Drivers — Control the devices, such as video, modem, or network interface controller (NIC) cards, that might be installed on your system. For instructions on how to reinstall those drivers, see the device’s documentation. On some computers, a device's documentation can be found by double-clicking the Dell Documents icon on the Windows desktop, clicking System Information, and then clicking System Documentation. On other computers, the documentation can be found by clicking the Start button on the Windows desktop, pointing to Programs, pointing to User�s Guides, and then clicking System Documentation.

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.

Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall 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 System’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.

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.

Drivers For Systems Purchased Before May 19, 2000

The device drivers that can be reinstalled on your system are listed below:

Intel 800 Series Chip Set Driver — Installs 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 system’s video controller to properly function.
Creative Labs Audio Driver — Enables the audio controller to produce sound on systems with integrated audio capabilities.
Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC Driver — Enables the network interface controller (NIC) to function properly on systems with integrated network capabilities.
Other Drivers — Control the devices, such as video, modem, or network interface controller (NIC) cards, that might be installed on your system. For instructions on how to reinstall those drivers, see the device’s documentation. On some computers, a device's documentation can be found by double-clicking the Dell Documents icon on the Windows desktop, clicking System Information, and then clicking System Documentation. On other computers, the documentation can be found by clicking the Start button on the Windows desktop, pointing to Programs, pointing to User�s Guides, and then clicking System Documentation.

Intel 800 Series Chip Set Driver

Dell installed the Intel 800 Series Chip Set driver for the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system on your hard-disk drive. No further installation or configuration is required. If you ever need to reinstall this driver, perform the following steps.

NOTE: If you reinstall Windows 98, you must reinstall the Intel 800 Series Chip Set driver before you reinstall any other drivers.

Start the Windows 98 operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click the right-arrow button.

The first time that you use the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, you are prompted to select a language.
Select the language of your choice, and click OK.
In the All Folders list, click the drivers folder.

An alert message appears, informing you that only knowledgeable users should install drivers.
Click OK to continue.
In the All Folders list, click the win98 folder.
In the Description list, click Dimension L Series: Intel 800 Series Chip Set Driver.
In the All Files list, double-click setup.exe.
Click Next to start the driver installation or click Quit to exit the installation process.
When prompted to restart your computer to complete the installation, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and then click Finish.

Intel Security Driver

Dell installed the Intel Security driver on your hard-disk drive. No further installation or configuration is needed. If you ever need to reinstall this driver, see the appropriate procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 operating systems.

NOTE: If you reinstall Windows 98, you must reinstall the Intel 800 Series Chip Set driver before you reinstall any other drivers.

Intel Security Driver For Windows 98 and Windows NT

To reinstall the Intel Security driver on systems running Windows 98 and Windows NT, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.

Click the right-arrow button.

The first time that you use the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, you are prompted to select a language.
Select the language of your choice, and click OK.
In the All Folders list, click the drivers folder.

An alert message appears, informing you that only knowledgeable users should install drivers.
Click OK to continue.
In the All Folders list, click the win98 or winnt folder.
In the Description list, click Dimension L Series: Intel Security Driver.
Click the only file that appears in the All Files list.
The file is named nnnnnnnn.exe, where nnnnnnnn is an eight-digit part number.
Follow the instructions on the screen, and accept all defaults.
When you are prompted to restart your system to complete the installation, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then click Finish.

Intel Security Driver for Windows 2000

To reinstall the Intel Security driver on systems running Windows 2000, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows 2000 operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click the right-arrow button.

The first time that you use the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, you are prompted to select a language.
Select the language of your choice, and click OK.
In the All Folders list, click the drivers folder.

An alert message appears, informing you that only knowledgeable users should install drivers.
Click OK to continue.
In the All Folders list, click the win2000 folder.
In the Description list, click Dimension L Series: Intel Security Driver.
Double-click the only file that appears in the All Files list.

The file is named nnnnnnnn.exe, where nnnnnnnn is an eight-digit part number.
Follow the instructions on the screen, and accept all defaults.
When you are prompted to restart your system to complete the installation, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then click Finish.

Intel 810e Video Driver

Dell installed the Intel 810e video driver on your hard-disk drive. No further installation or configuration is needed. If you ever need to reinstall this driver, see the appropriate procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 operating systems.

NOTE: If you reinstall Windows 98, you must reinstall the Intel 800 Series Chip Set driver before you reinstall any other drivers.

Intel 810e Video Driver for Windows 98

To reinstall the Intel 810e video driver on systems running Windows 98, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows 98 operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click the right-arrow button.

The first time that you use the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, you are prompted to select a language.

Select the language of your choice, and click OK.
In the All Folders list, click the drivers folder.

An alert message appears, informing you that only knowledgeable users should install drivers.
Click OK to continue.
In the All Folders list, click the win98 folder.
In the Description list, click Dimension L Series: Intel 810 Video Driver.
Click the only file that appears in the All Files list.

The file is named nnnnnnnn.exe, where nnnnnnnn is the driver part number.

Follow the instructions on the screen, and accept all defaults.
Click Next to start the driver installation, or click Quit to exit the installation process.
When prompted to restart your system to complete the installation, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and then click Finish.

Intel 810e Video Driver for Windows NT

To reinstall the Intel 810e video driver on systems running Windows NT, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click the right-arrow button.
The first time that you use the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, you are prompted to select a language.
Select the language of your choice, and click OK.
In the All Folders list, double-click the drivers folder.
An alert message appears, informing you that only knowledgeable users should install drivers.
Click OK to continue.
In the All Folders list, click the winnt folder.
In the Description list, click Dimension L Series: Intel 810 Video Driver.
Click the only file that appears in the All Files list.

The file is named nnnnnnnn.exe, where nnnnnnnn is the driver part number.

Follow the instructions on the screen, and accept all defaults.
The drivers are automatically loaded onto the system, and the Welcome window appears.
Click Next.
Remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart the system.

Intel 810e Video Driver for Windows 2000

To reinstall the Intel 810e video driver on systems running Windows 2000, see the documentation that came with the video card for instructions as explained in "Other Drivers".

Creative Labs Audio Driver

Dell installed the Creative Labs audio driver on your hard-disk drive. No further installation or configuration is needed. If you ever need to reinstall this driver, see the appropriate procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 operating systems.

NOTE: If you reinstall Windows 98, you must reinstall the Intel 800 Series Chip Set driver before you reinstall any other drivers.

Creative Labs Audio Driver for Windows 98

To reinstall the Creative Labs audio driver on systems running Windows 98, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows 98 operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click the right-arrow button.

The first time that you use the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, you are prompted to select a language.
Select the language of your choice, and click OK.
In the All Folders list, click the drivers folder.

An alert message appears, informing you that only knowledgeable users should install drivers.
Click OK to continue.
In the All Folders list, click the win98 folder.
In the Description list, click Dimension L Series: Creative Labs Audio Driver.
Click the only file that appears in the All Files list.

The file is named nnnnnnnn.exe, where nnnnnnnn is the driver part number.

Follow the instructions on the screen, and accept all defaults.
Click Next to start the driver installation, or click Quit to exit the installation process.
When prompted to restart your system to complete the installation, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and then click Finish.

Creative Labs Audio Driver for Windows NT

To reinstall the Creative Labs audio driver on systems running Windows NT, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click the right-arrow button.
The first time that you use the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, you are prompted to select a language.
Select the language of your choice, and click OK.
In the All Folders list, double-click the drivers folder.

An alert message appears, informing you that only knowledgeable users should install drivers.

Click OK to continue.
In the All Folders list, click the winnt folder.
In the Description list, click Dimension L Series: Creative Labs Audio Driver.
Click the only file that appears in the All Files list.

The file is named nnnnnnnn.exe, where nnnnnnnn is the driver part number.

Follow the instructions on the screen, and accept all defaults.
Click Next.
Remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart the system.

Creative Labs Audio Driver for Windows 2000

When the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system is installed, the audio drivers are automatically installed. If you need to reinstall the audio drivers, you must reinstall Windows 2000.

Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC Driver

Dell installed the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC driver on your hard-disk drive. No further installation or configuration is needed. If you ever need to reinstall this driver, see the appropriate procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 operating systems.

NOTE: If you reinstall Windows 98, you must reinstall the Intel 800 Series Chip Set driver before you reinstall any other drivers.

Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC Driver for Windows 98

To reinstall the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC driver on systems running Windows 98, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows 98 operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click Exit.
From the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and click Properties.
Click the Device Manager tab.
Double-click Network Adapters.
Double-click Intel 82559, and then click the Driver tab.
Click Update Driver.

The Update Device Driver Wizard window opens.
Click the Browse button and browse to x:\drivers\win98\2911r(where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive).
Select the recommended driver.
Click OK and Next to complete the driver installation. Follow the instructions on the screen. If prompted to restart the system, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC Driver for Windows NT

To reinstall the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC driver on systems running Windows NT, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows NT operating system.
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

The Dell Dimension ResourceCD screen appears.
Click Exit.
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon, and click Properties.

The Network window opens.

Click the Adapters tab, and click Add.
In the Select Network Adapter window, click Have Disk.
From the Insert Disk window, type x:\drivers\winnt\2911r (where x is the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive), and then click OK.
From the Select OEM Options window, select Intel PRO Adapter, and click OK to begin the driver installation.
From the Network window, click the Adapters tab and verify that the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard was installed, and then click Close.
When prompted to restart the computer, remove the Dell Dimension ResourceCD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then click Yes.

Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC Driver and Diagnostics for Windows 2000

The Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN on Motherboard NIC driver is automatically installed with the Windows 2000 operating system. To reinstall the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet LAN NIC diagnostics program, perform the following steps:

Start the Windows 2000 operating system.
Insert the Dell Solutions CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Double-click the \Intel Diags folder to open it.
Double-click setup.exe.
Follow the instructions on the screen, and accept all defaults.
When prompted to restart your system to complete the installation, remove the Dell Solutions CD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then click Finish.

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