Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Manual

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NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell Web site have been validated forcorrect operation on Dell systems. Installing drivers obtained from othersources may cause errors or performance degradation.Your Computer�s DriversThe 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 howcertain chip set components should be configured for proper operation.• Intel Security Driver — Provides a heightened level of security fortransmitting data across a network or across the Internet.• Intel 810e Video Driver — Enables the computer’s video controller toproperly function.• Other Drivers — Control the devices, such as video, modem, ornetwork interface controller (NIC) cards, that might be installed on yourcomputer. For instructions on how to reinstall those drivers, see thedevice’s documentation. The documentation can be found by clickingthe Start button on the Windows desktop, pointingto Programs�> User�s Guides, and then clicking SystemDocumentation.NOTES: If a driver does not appear under a selected operating system on the DellDimension 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 driverbefore you reinstall any other drivers.Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall DriversNOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devicesthat might not be installed in your computer. Do not install devicedrivers unless you first identify the specific driver intended for thehardware 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 intothe CD or DVD drive.