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Configuration
Parameters
When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the
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ResourceCD, remove the CD.
Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics
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and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices
require a driver program.
A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the
device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes.
Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further
installation or configuration is needed.
Dell Dimension ResourceCD
NOTICE: The
not on your computer. Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating
system.
Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft
system. You may need to install drivers if you:
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Upgrade your operating system.
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Reinstall your operating system.
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Connect or install a new device.
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Function
Displays your hardware configuration for the selected
device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration
information for all devices from the system setup
program, memory, and various internal tests, and it
displays the information in the device list in the left
pane of the screen. The device list may not display the
names of all the components installed on your
computer or all devices attached to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test by changing the test
settings.
may contain drivers for operating systems that are
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Windows
operating
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