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•Sound Card - Enables and enhances the audio controller. 
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Modem - Enables and enhances the modem. 
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Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network 
controller. 
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BlueTooth® Module - Enables and enhances the Bluetooth controller. 
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PCMCIA/Smartcard controller - Enables and enhances the 
PCMCIA/SmartCard controller. 
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Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer - Enhances the pointing device features. 
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Other - Other devices and peripherals such as printers and digital...

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Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see Restoring Your 
Operating System on page 144) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the 
driver from the 
Drivers and Utilities media.
1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 
2Insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
In most cases, the media starts running automatically. If it does not, start 
Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the...

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Manually Reinstalling Drivers 
 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the 
previous section, reinstall the drivers:
Microsoft Windows XP
1Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager.
2Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for 
example, 
Audio or Vi d e o).
3Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.
4Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver.
5Click Install from a list...

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Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is 
detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter 
to resolve the incompatibility.
Microsoft Windows XP
1Click Start→ Help and Support.
2Ty p e  hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press 
 to start the search.
3In the Fix a Prob lem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter.
4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option...

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Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore
The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows 
you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data 
files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the 
computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore 
makes to your computer are completely reversible.
 NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does...

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Undoing the Last System Restore
 NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and 
exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the 
system restoration is complete.
Microsoft Windows XP
1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System 
Restore
.
2Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
Microsoft Windows Vista
1Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and Support.
2In the...

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 NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary 
hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the 
first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:
•Dell™ 
Operating System media
•Dell 
Drivers and Utilities media 
 NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed 
during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities...

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7Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 

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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in 
your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the 
following conditions exist:
• You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer on page 149 
and Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 150.
• You have read the safety information in your Dell™ 
Product Information 
Guide.
• A component can be replaced or—if...

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The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process 
finishes.
2Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your 
computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you 
shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 
seconds.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from 
potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety....