dell inspiron 8100 User Manual

							System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8100 
Depth133.85 mm (5.25 inches)
Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
Temperature range:  
Operating 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) 
Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 
149ºF)
Environmental 
Temperature range:  
Operating 0º to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF)
Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 
149ºF)
Relative humidity 
(maximum):  
Operating 10% to 90% 
(noncondensing)
Storage 5% to 95% 
(noncondensing)
Maximum vibration:  
Operating 0.9 GRMS using a random-
vibration spectrum that 
simulates user environment
Storage 1.3 GRMS using a random-
vibration spectrum that 
simulates air/truck shipment
Maximum shock:  
Operating 1.524 cm/sec (60 
inches/sec) (equal to a half-
sine pulse width of 2 ms) 
Storage 2.03 m/sec (80 inches/sec) 
(less than or equal to a 
pulse width of 2 ms)
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Altitude (maximum): 
Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 
10,000 ft)
Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 
35,000 ft)
Fixed Optical Drives 
Supported drives 12.5-mm drives: CD, CD-
RW, and DVD 
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							Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8100 
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Reinstalling Software 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8100 
  Overview
  Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
  Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Me)
  Reinstalling Windows 2000
Overview
Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certa\
in features of 
your computer. The utilities and drivers for Dell-installed devices are \
installed and 
operative when you receive the computer. If you ever need to reinstall a\
ny of these 
drivers, you can use the Dell™ Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your computer.
Often, device problems can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate \
drivers. Also, 
hardware manufacturers frequently provide updated drivers that support f\
eature 
enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for produc\
ts 
purchased from Dell at the Dell support website, http://support.dell.com.
NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell support website have been validated for 
correct operation on Dell computers. Installing drivers obtained from ot\
her 
sources may cause errors or performance degradation. 
To reinstall drivers and utilities, you need the following items:
l     Dell Drivers and Utilities CD 
l     CD drive or DVD drive installed in the media bay 
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HINT: Your Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for operating systems that 
may not be on your computer. Verify that the driver you are loading is u\
nder 
your operating system subdirectory. 
Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
HINT: For more information on using the operating system installed on your 
computer by Dell, see the operating system documentation that came with \
your 
computer. You can also access system tools and documentation from 
http://support.dell.com by entering your service tag or Express Service Code 
and then clicking Go! 
To reinstall the drivers and utilities correctly, you must reinstall the\
m in the order 
presented in this document.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is undocked before you reinstall drivers. 
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  If the CD does not start running automatically, start Microsoft Windows \
 Explorer, click your drive directory to display the CD contents, and the\
n double-
click the start.htm file. 
4.  Click a language button to select your preferred user interface language\
. 
The System Software screen appears, displaying a list of operating systems 
(Software by Operating System) and an All Software category.
5.  Under Software by Operating System, click your operating system to display  a list of drivers, a Utilities subdirectory, and a Documentation subdirectory. 
6.  Click the type of driver (for example, Audio) or the utility you want to reinstall. 
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A link appears for the specific driver or utility used by your computer.\
7.  Click the link to display the Languages screen. 
8.  Click your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available)\
 or click  Multiple. 
9.  Click the Install button (if present) to start the automatic reinstallation. At the  dialog box, click Run this program from its current location and then follow 
the screen prompts to complete the reinstallation. 
If the Install button does not exist, see 
Reinstalling the Internal Modem and 
Network Adapter Drivers.
Reinstalling the Internal Modem and Network 
Adapter Drivers 
If you have an internal modem, you need to reinstall the modem driver. I\
f you have 
the combination modem/network adapter, you need to reinstall both the modem and 
network adapter drivers.
To reinstall a modem or network adapter driver, use the appropriate foll\
owing 
procedure, depending on your operating system.
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver for 
Windows Me
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 
HINT: To see the System icon, you may need to click the View all control 
panel options link at the left side of the screen. 
4.  In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 
5.  In the System Properties window, click the Device Manager tab, and look 
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beneath Other Devices. 
If you are reinstalling a modem, click PCI Communication Device.
If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click PCI Ethernet Controller.
6.  Click the Properties button. 
7.  Click the Reinstall Driver button. 
8.  Verify that Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) is  selected, and click Next. 
If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click Finish, and then click Yes to 
restart the computer. Repeat steps 1–8 if you need to reinstall both \
drivers.
If you are reinstalling a modem, perform the following steps: a.  In the Select Other Driver window, look under the Location column for a path containing WINME. 
b.  Under Device Description, click the name corresponding to the WINME  line, and click OK to confirm. 
c.  Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart the computer. 
d.  Repeat steps 1–8 if you need to reinstall both drivers. 
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver for 
Windows 2000
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and double-click Control Panel. 
4.  In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 
5.  In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 
6.  Click the Device Manager... button, and look beneath Other Devices. 
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If you are reinstalling a modem driver, click PCI Simple Communications 
Controller.
If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click Ethernet Controller.
7.  From the pull-down menu, click Action, and select Properties. 
8.  Click the Reinstall Driver button, and click Next. 
9.  Verify that Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended) is  selected, and click Next. 
10.  Verify that CD-ROM drives is selected, and click Next. 
11.  When the search is complete and the appropriate driver found, click Next. 
12.  Click Finish to complete reinstallation of the driver. 
13.  Repeat steps 3–12 if you need to reinstall both drivers. 
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® 
Millennium Edition (Me)
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your 
Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files\
 
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard dr\
ive. 
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating sys\
tem 
unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. 
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus 
protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Wind\
ows. 
1.  Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed by \
a  Dell technical support representative. 
2.  In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the  CD or DVD drive boots first as directed by a Dell technical support 
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representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the drive and close the 
drive tray. 
3.  Exit the system setup program. 
4.  At the Welcome window, click OK. 
5.  Double-click Refresh Windows OS. 
6.  Click OK. 
7.  Click OK again. 
8.  Remove the Operating System CD from the drive, and click OK to restart your  computer. 
The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time window appears.
9.  If the mouse tutorial starts, press  to exit and then press . 
10.  Click the regional setting closest to where you live, and then click Next. 
11.  Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and then click Next. 
12.  In the User Information window, type your name and, if applicable, company  name, and then click Next. 
The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.
The License Agreement window appears.
13.  Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next. 
14.  Type the Windows Product Key in the fields provided, and then click Next. 
The Product Key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows la\
bel, 
which is located on the computer. 
15.  When the Start Wizard window appears, click Finish. 
The Enter Windows Password window appears. To continue without creating a 
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Windows user name and password, click OK. Otherwise, type your user name and 
password in the appropriate fields, and then click OK. 
16.  If the Date/Time Properties window appears, adjust the date and time  properties, click Apply, and then click OK. 
Windows updates the system settings and restarts your computer.
17.  If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and \
 click OK. 
18.  Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see 
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities). 
19.  Reenable your virus protection software. 
Enabling Hibernate Support 
1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 
2.  Double-click the Power Options icon. 
3.  Click the Hibernate tab. 
4.  Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. 
5.  Click OK to close the Control Panel. 
Reinstalling Windows 2000
1.  Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
2.  Shut down the computer. 
3.  Turn on the computer. 
4.  Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on  the screen. 
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5.  When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press . 
6.  Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press   to continue. 
7.  When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window appears, press the  arrow keys to select the Windows 2000 partition option that you want. To\
 
continue, press the key specified in the partition option that you chose\
. 
8.  When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window reappears, press the  arrow keys to select the type of filing system that you want Windows 200\
0 to 
use, and then press . 
9.  Press  again to restart your computer. 
10.  Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window  appears. 
11.  When the Regional Settings window appears, select the settings for your  locale, and then click Next. 
12.  Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window,  and then click Next. 
13.  When prompted, enter the Windows Product Key, which is printed on the  Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next. 
14.  When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears,  enter a name for your computer and a password, if desired. Then click Next. 
15.  Enter the date and time in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click  Next. 
Windows 2000 begins to install its components and configure the computer\
. 
16.  When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears,  remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer 
automatically restarts. 
NOTICE: Make sure that you reinstall the Intel® Chip Set Update Utility drive\
r 
before you reinstall any other drivers. 
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