Dell Inspiron 4000 User manual

Dell™Inspiron™4000
A Tour of Your Computer
Conserving Power
System Specifications
Solving Problems
Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®98
Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition (Me)
Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®2000
System Setup Program
Ports and Connector Pin-Outs
Removing and Replacing Parts
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete listing of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in the Tell Me How help file (click the Start button, point to Programs—> User's Guides,
and then click Tell Me How).
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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August 2001 Rev. A03
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Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®2000
Dell™Inspiron™4000
Overview
Installing Video Drivers
Installing Audio Drivers
InstallingDell™AccessDirect™Drivers
Installing Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Installing the Intel®SpeedStep™Utility
Reinstalling Windows 2000
Overview
Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain 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 any 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
feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the Dell support website,
http://support.dell.com.
To install drivers and utilities, you need the following items:
lDell Drivers and Utilities CD
lCD drive or DVD drive installed in the modular bay
Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
To install the drivers and utilities correctly, you must install them in the order presented in this document.
Installing Video Drivers
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\w2k\video\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
After installing the video drivers and restarting your computer, perform the following steps to set the display parameters:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double click the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Change the Colors option to True Color (24 bit).
5. Set the Screen area of your display to 1024 x 768.
NOTICE: DriversavailableontheDellsupportsitehavebeenvalidatedforcorrectoperationonDell™computers.Installingdriversobtainedfromother
sources may cause errors or performance degradation.
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
under your operating system subdirectory.
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!.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is undocked before you reinstall drivers.
HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the application program to determine if the drivers are
provided. If not, contact the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers.

6. Click Apply.
Installing Audio Drivers
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
4. Double-click the Multimedia icon.
5. Click the Devices tab in the Multimedia Properties window.
6. Click Add....
7. Click Unlisted or Updated Driver, and then click OK.
8. Type x:\w2k\audio\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive. Click OK.
9. Follow the instructions on your display.
10. After the installation is completed, restart your computer to activate the drivers.
InstallingDell™AccessDirect™Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirect button.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\w2k\accessd\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device drivers and associated utilities allow you to use and customize the integrated touch pad, track stick, and external
mouse.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\w2k\touchpad\language\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English, Brazport (Brazilian
Portuguese), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing the Intel®SpeedStep™Utility
The Intel SpeedStep utility conserves battery power by automatically adjusting the processor speed when you run your computer from the battery instead of
AC power. Intel SpeedStep technology reduces the processor speed when the computer is running on the battery and resumes maximum processor speed
when the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\w2k\speedstp\language\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.

6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
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.
5. When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To setup Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press <Enter>.
6. Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press <F8> 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
2000 to use, and then press <Enter>.
9. Press <Enter> 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.
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. Click Enable hibernate support to check it, and click Apply.
5. Click OK to close the Power Options Properties window.
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Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®98
Dell™Inspiron™4000
Overview
Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain 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 any 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
feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the Dell support website,
http://support.dell.com.
To install drivers and utilities, you need the following items:
lDell Drivers and Utilities CD
lCD drive or DVD drive installed in the modular bay
Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
To install the drivers and utilities correctly, you must install them in the order presented in this document.
Installing Video Drivers
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\win9x\video\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
After installing the video drivers and restarting your computer, perform the following steps to set the display parameters:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double click the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Change the Colors option to True Color (24 bit).
5. Set the Screen area of your display to 1024 x 768.
6. Click Apply.
Overview
Installing Video Drivers
Installing Audio Drivers
InstallingDell™AccessDirect™Drivers
Installing Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Installing Softex BayManager
Enabling Microsoft Infrared Support
Installing Docking Drivers
Installing the Intel®SpeedStep™Utility
Reinstalling Windows 98
NOTICE: DriversavailableontheDellsupportsitehavebeenvalidatedforcorrectoperationonDell™computers.Installingdriversobtainedfromother
sources may cause errors or performance degradation.
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
under your operating system subdirectory.
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!.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is undocked before you reinstall drivers.
HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the application program to determine if the drivers are
provided. If not, contact the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers.

Installing Audio Drivers
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\win9x\audio\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
InstallingDell™AccessDirect™Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirect button.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\win9x\accessd\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device drivers and associated utilities allow you to use and customize the integrated touch pad, track stick, and external
mouse.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\win9x\touchpad\language\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English, Brazport (Brazilian
Portuguese), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Softex BayManager
The Softex BayManager software allows you to swap modular bay devices without shutting down and rebooting your computer.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\win9x\baymgr\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Enabling Microsoft Infrared Support
You must enable Microsoft infrared support before you can use it.
1. Enter the system setup program and set the Infrared Data Port option to COM1, COM2, COM3 (recommended), or COM4. The default for Infrared
Data Port is Disabled.

2. Set the Infrared Mode option to either Fast IR or Slow IR.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
5. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon.
6. In the Add New Hardware window, click Next to continue.
7. When the Add New Hardware Wizard asks to search for new hardware, click No and then click Next.
8. When the Hardware Types window appears, click the Infrared tab and then click Next.
9. When the Add Infrared Device Wizard window appears, click Next.
10. Follow the instructions on your display.
11. After completing the instructions, restart you computer.
Installing Docking Drivers
To reinstall the docking drivers for your computer, you must run the Dock QuickInstall program before you install the docking drivers.
Running Dock QuickInstall
1. If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on while it is undocked and complete the operating system setup.
For setup instructions, see the operating system documentation that came with the computer.
2. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
4. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
5. Type x:\win9x\dockqi\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
6. Follow the instructions on your display.
7. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Docking Drivers
1. If you have completed the operating system setup, turn on the computer.
2. Dock the computer.
For instructions on using the advanced port replicator (APR), see the Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide that came with the computer. The operating
system creates a hardware profile for the APR.
3. To load the appropriate drivers for use with the APR, follow the instructions on the display.
4. When prompted, restart the computer.
Installing the Intel®SpeedStep™Utility
The Intel SpeedStep utility conserves battery power by automatically adjusting the processor speed when you run your computer from the battery instead of
AC power. Intel SpeedStep technology reduces the processor speed when the computer is running on the battery and resumes maximum processor speed
when the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\win9x\speedstp\language\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Reinstalling Windows 98
HINT: If the infrared device is not listed, click No and then click Next.

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
representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the CD or DVD 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 CD or DVD 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 <Esc> to exit and then press <y>.
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 label, which is located on the computer.
15. When the Start Wizard appears, click Finish.
The Enter Windows Password window appears. To continue without creating a 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.
19. Reenable your virus protection software.
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NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) operating system. The options can potentially
overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your
operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows 98, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your system before you reinstall Windows.

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Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition (Me)
Dell™Inspiron™4000
Overview
Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain 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 any 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
feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the Dell support website,
http://support.dell.com.
To install drivers and utilities, you need the following items:
lDell Drivers and Utilities CD
lCD drive or DVD drive installed in the modular bay
Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
To install the drivers and utilities correctly, you must install them in the order presented in this document.
Installing Video Drivers
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\winme\video\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
After installing the video drivers and restarting your computer, perform the following steps to set the display parameters:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double click the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Change the Colors option to True Color (24 bit).
5. Set the Screen area of your display to 1024 x 768.
6. Click Apply.
Overview
Installing Video Drivers
Installing Audio Drivers
InstallingDell™AccessDirect™Drivers
Installing Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Installing Softex BayManager
Installing Docking Drivers
Installing the Intel®SpeedStep™Utility
Reinstalling Windows Me
NOTICE: DriversavailableontheDellsupportsitehavebeenvalidatedforcorrectoperationonDell™computers.Installingdriversobtainedfromother
sources may cause errors or performance degradation.
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
under your operating system subdirectory.
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!.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is undocked before you reinstall drivers.
HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the application program to determine if the drivers are
provided. If not, contact the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers.

Installing Audio Drivers
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\winme\audio\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
InstallingDell™AccessDirect™Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirect button.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\winme\accessd\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device drivers and associated utilities allow you to use and customize the integrated touch pad, track stick, and external
mouse.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\winme\touchpad\language\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive and language is English, Brazport (Brazilian
Portuguese), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Softex BayManager
The Softex BayManager software allows you to swap modular bay devices without shutting down and rebooting your computer.
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the
installation.
2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the drive.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
4. Type x:\winme\baymgr\setup, where xis the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD drive, and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on your display.
6. After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to restart your computer.
Installing Docking Drivers
To reinstall the docking drivers for your computer, you must run the Dock QuickInstall program before you install the docking drivers.
Running Dock QuickInstall