Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference - Page 14

Your Computer, s Drivers, Using the, to Reinstall Drivers

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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 Computer�s Drivers 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. 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 Computer's Drivers"). Installing incorrect drivers might make your computer inoperable. 1. From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive.

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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 Computer
s Drivers
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
.
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 Computer’s Drivers
").
Installing incorrect drivers might make your computer inoperable.
1. From the Windows desktop, insert the
Dell Dimension ResourceCD
into
the CD or DVD drive.