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1. 2 NOTE When you are prompted to select a directory Dell recommends using the default directory settings Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Click the Start button and then click Run 4 Inthe Run dialog box type x win2000 touchpad english setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter If you are using a Japanese language version of Windows type x win2000 touchpad japanese setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D NOTICE Do not install the Japanese language driver on a computer with a non Japanese language operating system 5 Click Unzip 6 Click OK 7 Inthe Welcome window click Next gt 8 Atthe Important Information window click Next gt twice 9 Atthe Start Copying Files window click Next gt The touch pad driver is copied to your hard disk drive 10 Atthe Setup Complete window be sure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now button is selected and then click Finish The Information about your Touch Pad window appears If you do no want this window to appear each time you start the computer remove the check from the box that says Show this message the next time Windows starts Then click Close X NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software C
2. Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Technical Overview Removing and Replacing Parts Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows 98 Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows 2000 Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows Me Conserving Power System Setup Program System Messages Ports and Connectors Technical Specifications Documentation Links Model PPM Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2000 2001 Dell Computer Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation Microsoft Windows MS DOS and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Celeron and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own A01 26 Feb 2001 Back to Contents Page Documentation Links Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Printed Documentation Online Documentation Printed Documen
3. Exit the system setup program At the Welcome window click OK Double click Refresh Windows OS Click OK Click OK again Remove the Dell Product Recovery 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 If the mouse tutorial starts press lt Esc gt to exit and then press lt y gt Click the regional setting closest to where you live and click Next Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout and click Next 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 Click I accept the Agreement and then click Next 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 When the Start Wizard appears click Finish The Enter Windows Properties 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 Ifthe 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 Ifyou created a Windows user name and password type your pa
4. Overview This section explains how to install or reinstall Dell provided device drivers and utilities on your Dell computer running the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system You may need to use this information under the following conditions You are reinstalling the Windows operating system You are reinstalling the Dell provided drivers and utilities You installed a new primary hard disk drive and you must install all of the system software Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows To install the system software you need the following items System Software CD CD ROM or DVD ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer NOTE The drivers on the System Software CD are the same drivers that Dell installed on your hard disk drive before shipping the computer to you To download the latest versions of these drivers visit the Dell support Web site at http support dell com System Software CD The following figure shows the directory structure of the System Software CD for Inspiron 5000 series computers The CD is bootable The R gt prompt appears when you exit to MS DOS from the Diagnostics menu EA I5000e_a00 E 3 9090 C Diags Guide C Chinese C English C French C German C Italian _j Japanese J Spanish 3 win2000 J Audio C Spd_stp J Touchpad C Video wings C Apr Audio Baymar Modem Spd_stp __ Touchpad C Utility C Video Winme C Audio C Baym
5. 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide or Drive Problems in Chapter 2 of the Dell Inspiron 5000e Solutions Guide Fixed disk controller failure The hard disk drive controller may Call Dell for technical assistance be faulty Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller is faulty Call Dell for technical assistance Keyboard error If an external keyboard is being Run the Stuck Key Test in the PC AT Compatible Keyboards device used a cable or connector may be group in the Dell Diagnostics loose or the keyboard may be faulty If the integrated keyboard is being used it may be faulty A key on the integrated keyboard may have been pressed while the computer was booting Operating system not found The operating system may be Reinstall the operating system See the documentation that came with the corrupted Or the operating operating system If the problem persists call Dell for technical assistance system cannot be found on the hard disk drive or on the diskette in the diskette drive Real time clock error The CMOS battery that supports Call Dell for technical assistance data stored in NVRAM may be dead CMOS battery is dead The CMOS battery is dead Call Dell for technical assistance Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum The BIOS has been updated Enter the system setup program by restarting the computer and pressing lt F2 gt bad tun Setup CMOS has been corrupted or as soon as the Dell logo a
6. 9FBFFh Jser memory QFCOOh 9FFFFh PS 2 mouse data area Connectors Serial DTE Parallel Monitor PS 2 keyboard mouse Infrared Expansion docking connector TV out Audio USB RJ11 Integrated Audio Audio type Audio controller Conversion Hardware wavetable synthesizer Interfaces Internal External Internal speaker amplifier External microphone input voltage range Line audio input voltage range Controls Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Maximum resolution colors 9 pin connector 16550 compatible 16 byte buffer 25 hole connector normal unidirectional bidirectional EPP 1 9 or ECP 15 hole connector 6 hole mini DIN connector IrDA 1 1 port 240 pins S video composite video supported with adapter cable microphone in line out and line in connectors 4 pin connector RJ11 modem port optional Sound Blaster Pro compatible voice and music functions HRTF 3D positional audio hardware wavetable ESS Technology Maestro 2E 16 bit stereo analog to digital and digital to analog wavetable synthesizer 64 voice PCI bus microphone dual stereo speakers microphone in line out and line in connectors 1 0 W total 0 5 W for each speaker 280 mV peak to peak 2 8 V peak to peak keyboard commands button and application program menus 64 bit 128 bit hardware accelerated AGP 8 or 16 MB ATI Rage Mobility P AGP 8 or 16 MB 125 MHz S
7. Do not install the Intel SpeedStep utility unless your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology To determine if your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology check for the Intel SpeedStep item in the Power menu of the system setup program For instructions on using the system setup program see System Setup Program If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology you must reinstall the Intel SpeedStep utility after you install a new hard disk drive or reformat your hard disk drive 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs 2 Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Click the Start button and then click Run 4 Inthe Run dialog box type x win2000 spd_stp english setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D 5 Click OK 6 Inthe Welcome window click Next gt 7 At the Setup Complete window ensure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish Y NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence refer to System Setup Program Updating Drivers and Util
8. If a second hard disk drive is installed it does not appear in this option even if installed Quiet Boot When set to Disabled allows POST messages and the summary screen to appear at system start up When set to Enabled default prevents the diagnostic POST messages and summary screen from appearing at system start up If Quiet Boot is enabled a boot device cannot be selected during start up Video Display Device Allows you to specify whether video is visible only on the integrated display LCD Mode only on an external monitor or projector CRT Mode or on both the display and an external device simultaneously Simul Mode the default Press lt Fn gt lt F8 gt to change the video display device when Windows is running Television Port When set to Enabled default allows the computer to display the screen image on a TV if one is attached to the TV out S video connector and disables the integrated display as well as an external monitor When set to Disabled allows the screen image to appear on the device specified in the Video Display Device option Television Type Allows you to set the TV out signal to NTSC default or PAL Consult your television documentation for information on which setting you should use NOTICE Video driver settings override the Television Type setting System Memory Displays the base amount of DRAM installed in the computer Each computer has 640 KB of base memory This option has no selectable settings E
9. Press the down arrow key to highlight a device and then press lt F5 gt to move the device down the list or press lt F6 gt to move the device up the list Select the following boot sequence Floppy CD ROM DVD Internal Hard Drive 7 Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 8 Press lt F10 gt to save your changes and exit the system setup program 9 When the Setup Confirmation screen appears press lt Enter gt to confirm that you want to save the configuration changes and exit the system setup program The computer restarts automatically The Dell Diagnostics begins automatically After the diagnostic utility loads the Diagnostics Menu appears Fully Test All Devices Quickly Test All Devices Select Devices to Test Exit to MS DOS 10 Press the down arrow key to select Exit to MS DOS and then press lt Enter gt For instructions on deleting the hibernate file see Delete the Hibernate File Delete the Hibernate File 1 Boot your computer from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive with the System Software CD in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive For instructions see Boot Your Computer With the System Software CD 2 Atthe R DIAGS prompt type cd and then press lt Enter gt 3 Atthe R prompt type cd utility and press lt Enter gt 4 Typephdisk delete file and press lt Enter gt X NOTE You must type a space between phdisk and delete and file 5 Follow the instructions on your screen to
10. 0 ao z Printer data bit 1 ar J N Printer data bit 2 Printer data bit 3 Printer data bit 4 Printer data bit 5 Printer data bit 6 Printer data bit 7 Acknowledge Paper end Automatic feed Initialize printer Signal ground Frame ground TV Out S Video Connector a l ve Te ro gJ X ar J na If the television has an S video cable plug it directly into the computer at the TV out S video connector If the television has a composite cable perform the following steps 1 Connect the cable that came with your computer to the TV out S video connector 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the television composite cable Video Connector Use the 15 pin video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer If the image does not appear on the monitor immediately press lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Red video Green video Blue video Monitor detect ID2 Signal ground oo ground aop ooo ground D CT Infrared Port The infrared port is IrDA 1 1 compliant An infrared data stream is transmitted through a lens in the computer up to a distance of 1 meter m and received by a compatible computer printer mouse or remote control The infrared port allows the transfer of files from one computer to another infrared compatible device without using cable connections Dell has installed data communications software for you to use with the infrared port You can also u
11. 650 MHz Intel Pentium II with SpeedStep technology 650 MHz 700 MHz and 750 MHz System chip set Intel 82440BX AGP Set 82443BX PCI AGP controller Integrated with the processor on the MMC 2 mobile module 82371MB PILTX4E Located on the system board Memory Inspiron 5000 PC 100 compliant SODIMMs SDRAM running at 66 MHz Intel Celeron processor running at 466 MHz 100 MHz Intel Celeron processors running at 450 and 500 MHz Intel Pentium III processor and Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology Memory Inspiron 5000e PC 100 compliant SODIMMs SDRAM running at 100 MHz Hard disk drive Inspiron 5000 Hard disk drive carrier provides support for 9 5 mm and 12 7 mm devices System ships with 6 GB 12 GB and 18 GB options Hard disk drive Inspiron 5000e Hard disk drive carrier provides support for 9 5 mm and 12 7 mm devices System ships with 6 GB 10 GB 20 GB and 30 GB options zoomed video supported in the lower PC Card connector Optional modem Actiontec MP560L MiniPCI LT WinModem Lucent L56xME chip set Optional NIC APR Actiontec MP100I MiniPCI 10 100 Ethernet Intel 82559 chip set X NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help LCD Panels U Inspiron 5000e only 15 0 inches UXGA 1600 x 1200 Front View Display locking tabs Display Display close button Keyboard Touch pad Touch
12. CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D Click OK In the Welcome window click Next gt At the Setup Complete window ensure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program Installing the Internal Modem Driver Optional NOTICE Do not use this modem driver with a PC Card modem The modem driver on the System Software CD is compatible only with the optional internal modem If your computer has an internal modem perform the following steps to install the driver 1 2 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run Inthe Run dialog box type x modem setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D Click OK In the Welcome window click Next gt The New Hardware Found window appears the software for the modem is installed and the installation is complete Installing the Software DVD Decoder Driver Optional The DVD decoder driver allows you to play DVD movies using your DVD ROM drive on the computer NOTE W
13. ROM drive Total computer weight is less with the travel module installed 15 Inch Display XGA Type active matrix color XGA Dimensions viewable image area Height 40 4 mm 1 6 inches Width 324 mm 12 8 inches with a 3 mm overhang on each side Depth 259 mm 10 2 inches with an 8 mm overhang on the front Weight 3 378 kg 7 43 Ib Maximum supported resolution 1024 x 767 Refresh rate 60 Hz Includes hard disk drive diskette drive and CD ROM drive Total computer weight is less with the travel module installed 15 Inch Display UXGA Type active matrix color XGA Dimensions viewable image area Height 40 4 mm 1 6 inches Width 324 mm 12 8 inches with a 3 mm overhang on each side Depth 259 mm 10 2 inches with an 8 mm overhang on the front Weight 3 378 kg 7 43 Ib Maximum supported resolution 1600 x 1200 Refresh rate 60 Hz Includes hard disk drive diskette drive and CD ROM drive Total computer weight is less with the travel module installed 15 Inch Display SXGA Type Dimensions viewable image area Height Width Depth Weight Maximum supported resolution Refresh rate active matrix color SXGA 40 4 mm 1 6 inches 324 mm 12 8 inches with a 3 mm overhang on each side 259 mm 10 2 inches with an 8 mm overhang on the front 3 427 kg 7 54 Ib 1400 x 1050 60 Hz Includes hard disk drive diskette drive and CD ROM drive Total computer weight is less with the
14. When set to Auto allows the operating system or the BIOS to configure the port automatically When set to Customized default sets the Base I O address IRQ to 3F8 IRQ4 If there is a conflict between two or more addresses an asterisk appears next to the port type Off disables the serial port to conserve power Lets you map the address of the infrared port to avoid address conflicts with other devices The default is Off Dell recommends that you retain the default unless you are using an infrared device with the computer When this option is set to Customized the Mode is SIR and the Base I O address IRQ is 2F8 IRQ3 If you change the infrared port address be careful not to create a conflict with the addresses of the serial port or the parallel port If there is a conflict between two or more addresses an asterisk appears next to the port type Controls whether the parallel port acts as an AT compatible unidirectional PS 2 compatible bidirectional EPP compatible or ECP compatible port When this option is set to Customized default the Mode is ECP the Base I O address is 378 the Interrupt is IRQ 7 and the DMA channel is DMA 3 The Auto setting allows the operating system or the BIOS to configure the port automatically When the option is set to Off the port is disabled and you can use its assigned LPT resources for another device If you change the parallel port address and or DMA channel be careful not to create a conflict with the add
15. a computer with a modem and or fax capabilities you can access the Dell TechConnect bulletin board service BBS AutoTech service and TechFax service The Dell Web site http www dell com also contains links to these services Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Inspiron 5000 Series New Features Back View Hardware Overview Left Side View LCD Panels Right Side View Front View Bottom View New Features Most of the core technology implemented in the Inspiron 5000 series existed previously on other Dell portable computers The Inspiron 5000 series has the following new key features A 3 spindle 7 5 pound chassis 15 inch liquid crystal display LCD with an internal diskette drive removable hard disk drive and swappable media bay device An available Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology An integrated MiniPCI socket for an optional internal modem Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Me automatically installs in Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI mode without any setup switches Hardware Overview Processors Inspiron 5000 Intel Celeron 466 MHz 450 MHz and 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 450 MHz and 500 MHz Intel Pentium III with SpeedStep technology 600 500 MHz and 650 500 MHz Processors Inspiron 5000e Intel Celeron 600 MHz and
16. abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Microprocessor Chip Set and Bus PC Card Slot Memory Connectors Integrated Audio Video Microprocessor Inspiron 5000 Microprocessor type and speed Dell Inspiron 5000G Dell Inspiron 5000R Dell Inspiron 5000C L1 cache Dell Inspiron 5000G R and C L2 cache Dell Inspiron 5000G and R Dell Inspiron 5000C Math coprocessor Inspiron 5000e Microprocessor type and speed Dell Inspiron 5000eG Dell Inspiron 5000eC L2 cache Dell Inspiron 5000eG Dell Inspiron 5000eC Math coprocessor Physical Keyboard Touch Pad Battery AC Adapter Environmental Regulatory Intel Mobile Penttum III microprocessor with Intel SpeedStep technology running at 600 500 MHz and 650 500 MHz Intel Mobile Pentium II microprocessor running at 450 and 500 MHz Intel Celeron microprocessor running at 450 466 and 500 MHz 32 KB internal 256 KB integrated 128 KB integrated internal to the microprocessor Intel Mobile Pentium III microprocessor with Intel SpeedStep technology running at 600 500 MHz 700 550 MHz 750 600 MHz 800 650 MHz and 850 700 MHz Intel Celeron microprocessor running at 500 and 600 MHz 256 KB integrated 128 KB integrated only for Celeron microprocessors intern
17. delete the hibernate file The computer automatically restarts To create a new hibernate file immediately after deleting it perform the following steps 1 When the Diagnostics Menu appears press the down arrow key to select Exit to MS DOS and then press lt Enter gt 2 Complete steps 2 through 6 in the next section Create the Hibernate File 1 Boot your computer from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive with the System Software CD in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive For instructions see Boot Your Computer With the System Software CD 2 Atthe R DIAGS prompt type cd and then press lt Enter gt 3 Atthe R prompt type cd win98 utility and press lt Enter gt 4 Typephdisk create file and press lt Enter gt NOTE You must type a space between phdisk and createand file The utility calculates the size of the file in kilobytes based on the amount of system memory in your computer plus the amount of video memory in your computer plus 2 MB to handle additional system requirements 5 Follow the instructions on your screen to create the hibernate file 6 AttheR Win98 UTILITY prompt type phdisk info and press lt Enter gt 7 As soon as you see the Dell logo on the screen remove the System Software CD from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Windows automatically starts After you create the hibernate file you must enable hibernate support Enable Hibernate Support 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and click Control Pa
18. in the sequence indicated L Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer I O panel If an antistatic grounding strap is not available periodically discharge static electricity from your body by touching one of the connectors on the I O panel Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals 3 Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock Recommended Tools NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Most of the procedures require the use of one or more of the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Number 1 Phillips head screwdriver Antistatic grounding strap Dental pick Small scribe or nylon flat blade Nut drivers 5 mm and 5 5 mm Be careful not to scratch the computer plastic case by allowing screws to get between the work surface and the plastic case Dell suggests a soft padded work surface NOTICE The correct length screw must be used when reinstalling a screw Otherwise hardware damage could result Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole and avoid excessive tightening NOTICE During the removal and replacement procedures you will see Kapton tape grounding tape in ma
19. your hardware you may need pin number and signal information for the PS 2 connector shell l C C a D N T a l Shell N A N A Chassis ground Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Conserving Power Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Conservation Tips Power Conservation Modes Power Options Properties Conservation Tips You automatically conserve battery power each time you attach your computer to an electrical outlet When the AC adapter is attached the battery is charged while the computer uses AC power Your battery s life expectancy is largely determined by the number of times it is charged so use an AC power source to run the computer if one is available When the computer is using battery power remove PC Cards that you are not using When possible attach your computer to an electrical outlet when you play CDs and DVDs Playing a CD or DVD uses a lot of battery power Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time See Power Conservation Modes for more information If you are going to connect your computer to a port replicator click None when you program the display close option on the Advanced tab in the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window To exit a power conservation mode press the power button Power Conservation Modes You can use both standby mode and hibernate mode on your computer St
20. 93 T 42107 and PN EN 55022 NOM 024 Back to Contents Page System Messages Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Overview System Messages Overview The operating system application programs and the computer itself can generate status and error information This section explains the system messages generated by the basic input output system BIOS For other messages refer to the application program or operating system documentation System Messages If a message appears on the display or external monitor make a note of the message See the following table for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors The system messages are listed alphabetically NOTE If the message is not listed in the following table check the documentation for the application programs that were running at the time the message appeared and or the operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action Diskette drive A error A connector may be loose or the If the diskette drive access indicator lights up when you access a file on the diskette may be faulty diskette but you still get this error message try a different diskette If using a different diskette does not solve the problem restart the computer If the problem persists call Dell for technical assistance Fixed disk 0 failure The hard disk drive failed to See Resolve Hard Disk Drive Problems in Chapter 2 of the Dell Inspiron initialize
21. CD ROM or DVD ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CD Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette Y NOTES Verify that Windows 98 is already installed on the hard disk drive before you install any device drivers To install Windows 98 Second Edition see Installing Windows 98 The drivers on the System Software CD are the same drivers that Dell installed on your hard disk drive before shipping the computer to you To download the latest versions of these drivers visit the Dell support Web site at http support dell com System Software CD The following figure shows the directory structure of the System Software CD for Inspiron 5000 series computers The CD is bootable The R gt prompt appears when you exit to MS DOS from the Diagnostics menu 22 15000e_a00 E C 9090 C Diags Guide C Chinese C English C French C German J Italian C Japanese J Spanish 3 win2000 J Audio C Spd_stp Touchpad H Video 9 wWing8 H Apr Audio Baymar Modem 9 Spd_stp Touchpad C Utility Video 3 Winme Audio Baymgr C Spd_stp C Touchpad C Video Installing Windows 98 Perform the following steps to install the Windows 98 operating system on the hard disk drive before you install any device drivers or utilities 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 Turn on the computer and enter the system se
22. D ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run In the Run dialog box type x winme touchpad english setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter If you are using a Japanese language version of Windows type x winme touchpad japanese setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D NOTICE Do not install the Japanese language driver on a computer with a non Japanese language operating system Click OK Inthe Welcome window click Next gt At the Choose Destination Location window click Next gt At the Start Copying Files window click Next gt The touch pad drivers are copied to your hard disk drive At the Setup Complete window be sure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now button is selected and then click Finish The Information about your Touch Pad window appears If you do no want this window to appear each time you start the computer remove the check from the box that says Show this message the next time Windows starts Then click Close NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program Installing Softex BayManager Softex BayManager is a utility that makes it possible to swap media ba
23. D before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence refer to System Setup Program Installing the Software DVD Decoder Driver Optional The DVD decoder driver allows you to play DVD movies using your DVD ROM drive on the computer X NOTE When you are prompted to select a directory Dell recommends that you use the default directory setting 1 Insert the Software DVD Decoder CD into the DVD ROM drive The installation program starts automatically and the Choose Setup Language window appears X NOTE If the installation program does not start automatically navigate to the Software DVD Decoder CD and click the Setup icon 2 Select English and then click OK The Welcome screen appears 3 Click Next gt The Software License Agreement window appears 4 Click Yes The Choose Destination window appears 5 Click Next gt The files are copied to your disk and the setup Complete window appears 6 Ensure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish Your computer restarts and the deskop appears 7 Insert your DVD into the DVD ROM drive When you start your DVD for the first time a Warning dialog box appears explaining that DVD playback performance is dependent on your overall system configuration and that some DVD titles are protected with an antitaping product provided by Macrovision Inc X NOTES A variety of factors d
24. Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Remove the thermal shield screws Inspiron 5000 computers have 4 screws first photo and Inspiron 5000e computers have 5 screws second photo cable clip a Wy j ELETI OSE MAREE s a VUE RULED TP 2 Remove the diskette drive cable clip held in place by the leftmost thermal shield screw 3 Lift off the thermal shield NOTICE Be sure to replace the diskette drive cable clip held in place by the leftmost thermal shield screw when you replace the thermal shield Failure to do so may cause the connector to become disengaged as a result of shock or vibration to the computer Processor Module Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Remove the processor module screws Inspiron 5000 computers have 3 screws first photo and Inspiron 5000e computers have 2 screws second photo screws 3 INSPIRON 5000 screws 2 4 F l s PF gop Gok Eek l n ri 2 Lift out the module 3 When you replace the processor be sure to attach it to the connector When you replace the processor during reassembly be sure to attach it to the connector LCD Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not cove
25. E Do not install the Intel SpeedStep utility unless your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology To determine if your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology check for the Intel SpeedStep item in the Power menu of the system setup program For instructions on using the system setup program see System Setup Program If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology you must reinstall the Intel SpeedStep utility after you install a new hard disk drive or reformat your hard disk drive 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs 2 Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Click the Start button and then click Run 4 Inthe Run dialog box type x winme spd_stp english setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D X NOTE If the driver is not in English substitute the appropriate language 5 Click OK 6 Inthe Welcome window click Next gt 7 At the Setup Complete window ensure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish Updating Drivers and Utilities The Dell support Web site http support dell com provides driver and utility updates as well as technical assistance with questions about your computer Dell regularly tests and releases certified dri
26. E If you need to use extended video modes check the documentation that accompanied the application program to determine if the driver is provided If it is not contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run In the Run dialog box type x winme video setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D X NOTE DirectX is installed automatically if your computer needs it 5 In the Setup Complete window ensure that Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish The computer restarts automatically NOTES If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program After the computer restarts you can change the video resolution Installing the Touch Pad Driver The touch pad driver controls touch pad and mouse functions x NOTE When you are prompted to select a directory Dell recommends using the default directory settings Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the C
27. GRAM 65 MHz LVDS NTSC or PAL in S video and composite modes 32 bit The video controller supports SXGA 1280 x 1024 and UXGA 1600 x 1200 display resolutions on external monitors that support these resolutions Text Modes Resolution Color Depth Refresh Rate Hz 16 360 x 400 720 x 400 Graphics Modes Color Depth Refresh Rate HD 4 MB Video Controllers 640 x 480 24 bit 640 x 480 32 bit 800 x 600 256 colors 800 x 600 16 bit 800 x 600 24 bit 800 x 600 32 bit 1400 x 1050 16 bit 1600 x 1200 256 colors 1600 x 1200 16 bit 8 MB and 16 MB Video Controllers 640 x 480 256 colors 640 x 480 16 bit 640 x 480 24 bit oxen E SSS 1280 x 1024 256 colors 1280 x 1024 16 bit 1280 x 1024 24 bit 1280 x 1024 32 bit 1400 x 1050 256 colors 1400 x 1050 16 bit 1600 x 1200 24 bit 60 NOTES If using an external monitor see the documentation that came with the external monitor to determine the correct refresh rate You may need to adjust the vertical and horizontal size and position controls on your external monitor to properly display extended video modes Physical 14 Inch Display XGA and SXGA Type active matrix color XGA Dimensions viewable image area Height 37 7 mm 1 5 inches Width 324 mm 12 inches Depth 259 mm 10 2 inches Weight 3 068 kg 6 75 Ib Maximum supported resolution 1024 x 768 Refresh rate 60 Hz Includes hard disk drive diskette drive and CD
28. Input current maximum Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight with cables Temperature range Operating Storage Environmental Temperature Operating Storage 100 to 240 VAC 1 5 A at 90 VAC full load 50 to 60 Hz 3 5 A continuous 70 W 19 VDC 30 0 mm 1 12 inches 62 0 mm 2 4 inches 110 mm 4 3 inches 0 32 kg 0 71 Ib 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Relative humidity Maximum vibration Operating Storage Maximum shock Operating Storage Altitude Operating Storage 10 to 90 noncondensing 0 9 GRMS using a random vibration spectrum that simulates air truck shipment 1 3 GRMS using a random vibration spectrum that simulates air truck shipment 1 52 m sec 4 98 ft sec less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms 2 03 m sec 6 66 ft sec less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms 0 to 3048 m 0 to 10 000 ft 0 to 12 192 m 0 to 40 000 ft Measured with the hard disk drive in head parked position Regulatory USS Canada Europe Czech Republic Japan Poland Mexico Back to Contents Page FCC Class B IC Notice CE NOTICE EN 55022 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 EN 60950 1992 Amd 1 1993 Amd 2 1993 EN 55022 Compliance VCCI Class A or Class B ITE PN
29. When this option is set to Save to Disk the computer copies all system data to a reserved area on the hard disk drive and then turns off all power to the computer When the computer resumes normal operation the same programs will be running and the same files will be open that were loaded before you activated this mode Use save to disk suspend mode to conserve battery power or to preserve system data by quickly saving it to the hard disk drive if you are about to run out of battery power Resume On Modem Ring Setting this option to Enabled tells the computer to resume normal operation when an incoming call is detected by a modem and the computer is in standby mode The default is Disabled To use this option Suspend Mode must be set to Save to RAM Resume On Time of Day When the Resume On Time of Day option is set to Enabled a computer in standby mode resumes normal operation at the time specified in the Resume Time field The default is Disabled To use this option Suspend Mode must be set to Save to RAM Resume Time Lets you specify a time when the computer resumes from standby mode to normal operation To use this option Suspend Mode must be set to Save to RAM NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help Boot Menu Floppy The computer attempts to boot first from a bootable diskette If it does not detect a bootable disk the computer tries to boot from the hard dis
30. a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Overview J Precautionary Measures Recommended Tools Customer Accessible Components Screw Counts and Locations ZIF Connectors Modem Removal Hinge Cover Removal Keyboard Removal Thermal Shield Removal Processor Module Removal Overview Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes the following You have the recommended tools You have performed the steps in Precautionary Measures LCD Removal Video Board Removal Diskette Drive Removal Palmrest Removal Speaker and Volume Board Removal Support Rail Removal Infrared Board Removal System Board Removal 14 1 Inch XGA Display Disassembly 15 Inch UXGA XGA and SXGA Display Disassembly The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off and the peripherals are disconnected from the input output I O panel You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless additional information is provided Precautionary Measures NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT Before you start to work on the computer perform the following steps
31. al to the microprocessor Chip Set and Bus System chip set Data bus width DRAM bus width Address bus width Flash EPROM PC Card Slot PCI controller PC Card connectors Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width maximum Memory Architecture Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Memory access time clock frequency BIOS address Intel Mobile 440BX AGP 64 bits 64 bits 32 bits 4 Mb Texas Instruments PCI 1225 CardBus controller two supports two Type I cards two Type I cards or one Type M card 3 3 V and 5 V 68 pins 32 bits SDRAM 32 64 128 192 and 256 MB SODIMM 32 MB 512 MB 66 MHz or 100 MHz F000 0000 The computer can accommodate up to 512 megabytes MB of synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM Valid Memory Configurations Slot 1 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 3 6 2 MB p MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB Slot 2 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 256 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 256 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB a C Total 64 MB 96 MB 160 MB 224 MB 288 MB 96 MB 128 MB 192 MB 25 6 MB 320 MB 160 MB 192 MB 25 6 MB 320 MB 384 MB 224 MB 256 MB 192 MB 128 MB 320 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB Not all valid memory configurations are available at all times Contact Dell for details Conventional Memory Map 00600h OFFFFh Jser memory 90000h
32. andby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity a time out When the computer exits standby mode the desktop is restored to the same state that it was in before the computer entered standby mode To activate standby mode Click the Start button click Shut Down click Stand by and then click OK or Press the power button or the power conservation key combination ad Ea that you programmed via the Advanced tab For more information on activating standby mode for your operating system see Turning Your Computer On and Off in the Tell Me How help file To exit standby mode press the power button Y NOTE You can use the Advanced tab to program the display close option the power button and the power conservation key combination to activate standby mode NOTICE If your computer loses AC or battery power while in standby mode you may lose data Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer When the computer exits hibernate mode the programs and files that were open before you activated hibernate mode are still open Fn Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low or if either the power button the power conservation key combination Fm or the display close option are programmed to activate hibernat
33. anel 1 Remove the two screws from each side of the panel 2 Disconnect the cold cathode fluorescent lamp CCFL cable from the bottom of the panel 3 Disconnect the flex cable from the back of the LCD panel 4 Lift the panel from the back cover LED Inverter Board Removal 1 Remove the two screws from the LED inverter board 2 Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector on the bottom side of the LED inverter board Flex Cable Removal 1 Remove the grounding tape that secures the wire harness to the back cover 2 Carefully snap out the flex cable pass though housing from the back cover 3 Ease the flex cable over to one side 4 Insert a flat instrument into the wide opening of the pass through housing Be careful not to damage the flex cable 5 Carefully ease the cover from the pass through housing 15 Inch UXGA XGA and SXGA Display Disassembly bezel LED inverter board A ii TS Sf panel pass through Pn housing ee CCFL cable flex cable s 3 back cover Bezel Removal 4 Remove the two screw covers from the bottom corners of the LCD bezel Remove the two screws from the bottom corners of the LCD panel Ease your fingers under the bezel at the top of the panel Work your way around the bezel and disengage all the retaining tabs Once you have disengaged all of the retaining tabs lift the bezel from the LCD panel Panel Removal 4 5 Remove the two latch assembly s
34. ar C Spd_stp C Touchpad C Video Lt amp E 1 F F E Installing Windows 2000 Perform the following steps to install the Windows 2000 operating system on the hard disk drive before you install any device drivers or utilities 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 Insert the Dell Products Recovery CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Shut down the computer Turn on the computer Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears ensure that the To setup Win2000 now press ENTER option is highlighted Then press lt Enter gt Read the information in the License Agreement window and then press lt F8 gt to continue 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 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 lt Enter gt Press lt Enter gt again to restart your computer Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears When the Regional Settings window appears select the settings for your locale and then click Next Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window and then click N
35. at a time over one line This port supports a variety of devices including a serial mouse that require serial data transmission If you reconfigure your hardware you may need pin number and signal information for the serial port connector 0 O 0 OO 0 0 0 QO 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 Definition C Data carrier detect Receive data Transmit data ii Data terminal ready N N A Signal ground DSR Data set ready RTS Pin ooo 2 ps ao so os C O Request to send 8 CTS I ie Clear to send Parallel Port Connector Use the 25 hole parallel port connector to attach a parallel device to the computer The parallel port connector is used primarily for printers The parallel port transmits data in parallel format where 8 data bits one byte are sent simultaneously over eight separate lines The parallel port can also be configured for compatibility with the Personal System 2 PS 2 standard Support for the Enhanced Parallel Port EPP feature improves network adapter performance adapters connect to the computer s parallel port and require the appropriate software drivers from the adapter s manufacturer If you reconfigure your hardware you may need pin number and signal information for the parallel port connector io ie ee tee Dee E ee De ee De es ee e t iis e e Ee Eie Eie E Eie Ei ie 4 131211168 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 141 25 24 23 22 21 26 19 18 17 16 15 14 Definition Strobe Printer data bit
36. crews from each of the two display locking tabs Remove the four screws from each side of the LCD panel Disconnect the CCFL cable from the bottom of the panel Disconnect the flex cable from the LCD panel Lift the LCD panel from the back cover LED Inverter Board Removal 1 Remove the two screws from the LED inverter board 2 Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector on the bottom side of the LED inverter board Flex Cable Removal 1 Remove the grounding tape that secures the wire harness to the back cover 2 Carefully snap out the flex cable pass though housing from the back cover 3 Ease the flex cable over to one side 4 Insert a flat instrument into the wide opening of the pass through housing Be careful not to damage the flex cable 5 Carefully ease the cover from the pass through housing Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Using the System Setup Program Security Menu Accessing the System Setup Program Power Menu 9 Main Menu Boot Menu 3 System Devices Menu Exit Menu Using the System Setup Program The computer retains system configuration information in the nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM maintained by the reserve battery Each time you turn on the computer the system compares the installed hardware with the system configuration information stored in NVRAM If the system detects a discrepancy it generates an error messag
37. d disk drive is not in the computer store it in a hard disk drive case or protective wrapping to protect it from exposure to static electricity NOTICE Handle the hard disk drive gently do not bump or drop the drive Rough handling of the drive could induce failure or loss of data 6 Remove the memory module cover a Turn the computer upside down b Remove the two screws from the memory module cover the larger cover c Slide the memory module cover as far as it will go towards the middle of the computer and then remove the cover screws 2 memory module cover 7 Remove the memory modules a Push the release tabs on either side of the memory module away from the module b The module will pop up at an angle c Pull the module from its socket memory module 8 Remove the device from the media bay a Close the display and turn the computer upside down b Slide and hold the latch release away from the media bay device c Pull the device out of the media bay latch release optional device in media bay Screw Counts and Locations NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty You may find it helpful to print the following table to use for keeping the screws organized as you disassemble the computer The table lists the components from right to left in the order that t
38. d to your hard disk drive When prompted ensure that Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish X NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program The New Hardware Found window appears the software for the hardware is installed and the installation is complete Installing the Video Driver The video driver controls video resolution and color palette X NOTE If you need to use extended video modes check the documentation that accompanied the application program to determine 1 if the driver is provided If it is not contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs 2 Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Click the Start button and then click Run 4 Inthe Run dialog box type x video setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D 5 Inthe Setup Complete window ensure that Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish The computer restarts automatically X NOTES If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the Syste
39. e mode in the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties window To exit hibernate mode press the power button The computer may take a short time to return to its typical operating state Y NOTE Pressing a key or touching the touch pad will not bring the computer out of hibernate mode QZ NOTE Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after resuming operation from hibernate mode If you encounter problems with a PC Card see Using PC Cards in the Tell Me How help file for instructions on removing and replacing the card or simply restart reboot your computer Power Options Properties To access the Power Options Properties window 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and double click Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Options icon Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes pulldown menu displays the selected preset power scheme Portable Laptop default Home Office Always On Presentation Windows 2000 only Minimal Power Management Windows 2000 only Max Battery Windows 2000 only Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for putting the computer into standby mode turning off the monitor display and turning off the hard drive Power Options Properties i 21 x Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate 7 Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power
40. e technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Disconnect the infrared board from the system board infrared board System Board Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Remove the two screws screws 2 2 Remove the eight I O port nuts rary i mar l ees u oy i ty O veal i a nuts 8 3 Flex the base plastics to separate the system board from the audio connector posts on the left side of the computer 4 Lift the system board up and out from the base plastics 14 1 Inch XGA Display Disassembly bezel LED inverter board panel pass through housing CCFL cable flex cable back cover Bezel Removal 1 Remove the two screw covers from the bottom corners of the LCD bezel 2 Remove the two bumpers from the top corners of the LCD bezel 3 Remove the four screws from the corners of the LCD bezel 4 Ease your fingers under the bezel on the bottom of the bezel Work your way around the bezel and disengage all the retaining tabs 5 Once you have disengaged all of the retaining tabs lift the bezel from the LCD panel Panel Removal NOTICE It is not necessary to remove the display locking tabs when removing the p
41. e that identifies the incorrect configuration setting The system setup program can be used to perform the following tasks Change the system configuration information after adding changing or removing hardware connected to or installed inside the computer Verify information about the current configuration such as the amount of system memory Set or change selectable features for example power management or security features TZ NOTE When the computer is running the Windows operating system the Windows power settings override the system setup program settings Accessing the System Setup Program NOTICE To avoid data loss exit any application programs before rebooting the computer to enter the system setup program To access the system setup program turn on the computer and press lt F2 gt when the Dell logo appears The Main menu of the system setup program shows how the computer is configured In addition to the Main menu you can also access the System Devices menu Security menu Power menu Boot menu and Exit menu Navigating Through the System Setup Program Use the integrated keyboard to make all selections in the system setup program NOTE External Universal Serial Bus USB keyboards only function when Windows is running Main Menu NOTICE Video driver settings override the Television Type setting Hard Disk Displays the capacity of the internal hard disk drive This option is not configurable NOTE
42. etermine the DVD s playback performance For more information read the Requirements section in the release notes that came with your DVD software The Macrovision product allows you to view you DVD on most televisions but it distorts the video image if played back from a videotape The DVD decoder software provided with your system does not allow you to play back DVDs with graphics cards that contain a TV out connector If you have a TV out connector on your computer and your DVD ROM drive does not play your DVD title make sure the TV out feature in your graphics card s software is turned off Dell does not currently provide a TV out connector as an accessory item 8 Click OK Setting and Changing the DVD ROM Drive Code If you reinstall the DVD decoder software you must set the DVD ROM drive region code before you can play a movie The region code can be reset if you relocate to another region NOTICE You should reset the region code only when absolutely necessary You can reset the region code up to four times To reset the drive region code perform the following steps 1 Insert a DVD coded for the new region into the DVD ROM drive A notification box appears explaining that the disc belongs to another region and cannot be played The notification also explains how to reset the region setting 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to change the region setting Installing the Intel SpeedStep Utility Optional NOTICE
43. ext When prompted enter the Windows product key which is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer Then click Next When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears enter a name for your computer and a password if desired Then click Next Enter the date and time in the Date and Time Settings window and then click Next Windows 2000 now begins to install its components and configure the computer When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears remove the CD from the drive and then click Finish The computer automatically restarts Installing the Audio Driver The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer 1 2 X Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run Inthe Run dialog box type x win2000 audio setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D Click OK In the Welcome window click Next gt An information dialog box appears stating that the audio driver is installed on your computer Click OK When prompted ensure that Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts s
44. g or closing it Some of the interface connectors are zero insertion force ZIF connectors These connectors are not removable they must be released to disconnect a cable from them To disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector perform the following steps 1 Insert a small flat blade screwdriver dental pick or fingernail under the movable part of the connector 2 Pull up gently on the movable part of the connector until the cable is released Some ZIF connectors may need to be lifted in the center 3 Grasp the cable and pull it out of the connector To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector perform the following steps 1 Open the ZIF connector 2 Insert the end of the cable into the connector 3 While holding the cable in place close the ZIF connector To ensure a firm connection make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed Modem Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Ensure that all precautionary measures have been followed and that all customer accessible parts are removed 1 Remove the modem cover 2 Spread the release tabs on either side of the modem away from the modem 3 Remove the modem 4 Remove the modem cable modem cable To reinsert the modem when you reassemble the computer perform the following steps 1 Attach the modem cab
45. hen you are prompted to select a directory Dell recommends that you use the default directory setting 1 Insert the Dell Inspiron 5000 Software DVD Decoder CD into the DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run Inthe Run dialog box type x setup exe where x is the DVD ROM drive letter The DVD ROM drive letter is usually D Click OK The Welcome window appears Click Next gt In the Choose Destination Location window click Next gt In the Select Program Folder window click Next gt In the Start Copying Files window click Next gt In the Setup Complete window ensure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish Setting and Changing the DVD ROM Drive Region Code If you reinstall the DVD decoder software you must set the DVD region code before you can play a movie The region code can be reset if you relocate to another region NOTICE You should reset the region code only when absolutely necessary You can reset the region code up to four times To reset the drive region code perform the following steps 1 2 Insert a DVD movie disc coded for the new region into the DVD ROM drive A notification box appears explaining that the disc belongs to another region and cannot be played The notification also explains how to reset the region setting Follow the instructions on the screen to change the region setting Installing the Intel SpeedStep Util
46. hey are to be removed from the computer Hard Disk Drive 1 Hinge Covers Keyboard Thermal Shield 2 2 from top 4 silver for Inspiron 5000 piece across top of keyboard 5 silver for Inspiron 5000e Remove the diskette drive cable retaining bracket before removing the thermal shield Processor Module 3 for Inspiron 5000 2 for Inspiron 5000e Diskette Drive 2 bottom of system Support Rail 7 back of computer 4 through top of support rail including the fan and the plastic strip 15 Inch Display LCD Bezel 2 14 1 Inch Display LCD Bezel 4 LED Inverter Board 2 ZIF Connectors LCD Hinges 4 2 per hinge Palmrest 3 from the top 4 bottom of media bay 5 bottom of battery bay 3 bottom of hard disk drive bay 5 deep wells in base Infrared Board No screws 15 Inch Display LCD Panel 8 4 per side 14 1 Inch Display LCD Panel 6 3 per side Video Board 1 silver Speakers and Volume Board 9 do not unscrew the speakers including both speakers and the volume board System Board 2 serial port nuts 2 parallel port nuts 2 VGA port nuts 2 APR PPR port nuts 2 screws into base 15 Inch Display LCD Locking Tabs 4 2 each 14 1 Inch Display LCD Locking Tabs 4 2 each NOTICE ZIF connectors are fragile To avoid breaking the connectors touch them carefully Do not apply too much pressure to the movable part of the connector when openin
47. ings conserves the maximum amount of system power and Max Performance conserves power but allows the greatest system performance Standby Time out Lets you determine how long the computer remains idle no I O activity before activating standby mode to conserve battery power Settings for this option are Disabled default 1 Minute 2 Minutes 4 Minutes 6 Minutes 8 Minutes 12 Minutes and 16 Minutes To increase battery operating time set this option to a lower number of minutes Press any key on the integrated keyboard to resume normal computer operation NOTE Set this option to Disabled if it causes compatibility problems with your software Suspend Time out Lets you determine how long the computer remains idle no I O activity before activating save to disk suspend mode Settings for this option are Disabled 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes 40 Minutes and 60 Minutes To increase battery operating time set this option to a lower number of minutes NOTE Set this option to Disabled if it causes compatibility problems with your software Suspend Mode When this option is set to Save to RAM default the computer conserves battery power by entering standby mode In suspend mode almost all computer activity stops but the computer remains ready to resume operations in seconds Resume normal computer activity by pressing the power button the computer may take several seconds to return to normal operation
48. ities The Dell support Web site http support dell com provides driver and utility updates as well as technical assistance with questions about your computer Dell regularly tests and releases certified drivers and utilities for Inspiron computers In addition if you have access to a computer with a modem and or fax capabilities you can access the Dell TechConnect bulletin board service BBS AutoTech service and TechFax service The Dell Web site http www dell com also contains links to these services Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows Me Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Overview Installing the Touch Pad Driver System Software CD Installing Softex BayManager Installing Windows Me Installing the Intel SpeedStep Utility Optional Installing the Audio Driver Updating Drivers and Utilities Installing the Video Driver Overview This section explains how to install or reinstall Dell provided device drivers and utilities on your Dell computer running the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Me operating system You may need to use this information under the following conditions You are reinstalling the Windows operating system You are reinstalling the Dell provided drivers and utilities You installed a new primary hard disk drive and you must install all of the system software Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows To install the system sof
49. ity Optional NOTICE Do not install the Intel SpeedStep utility unless your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium II processor with Intel SpeedStep technology To determine if your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology check for the Intel SpeedStep item in the Power menu of the system setup program For instructions on using the system setup program see System Setup Program If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology you must reinstall the Intel SpeedStep utility after you install a new hard disk drive or reformat your hard disk drive 1 2 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run In the Run dialog box type x spd_stp setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D Click OK Inthe Welcome window click Next gt Atthe Setup Complete window ensure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish Updating Drivers and Utilities The Dell support Web site http support dell com provides driver and utility updates as well as technical assistance with questions about your computer Dell regularly tests and releases certified drivers and utilities for Inspiron computers In addition if you have access to
50. k drive If a disk is in the diskette drive but does not have the required system files an error message appears Internal Hard Drive The computer boots only from the hard disk drive If it fails to boot from the hard disk drive the computer does not attempt to boot from the diskette drive CD ROM DVD Causes the computer to attempt to boot first from a bootable CD If it does not detect a bootable CD in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive the computer tries to boot from the hard disk drive If a CD is in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive but the CD does not have the required boot files an error message appears NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help Exit Menu e Changes and Exit Save Changes and Exit Saves any changes you have made and exits the system setup program Discard Changes and Exit Discards any changes you have made and exits the system setup program Load Factory Defaults Discards any changes you have made and reverts all options to their original default settings but does not exit the system setup program Load Last Saved Values Discards the settings you have made and restores the settings you previously saved Press lt Enter gt when prompted to continue Save Changes Saves settings without exiting the system setup program Press lt Enter gt when prompted to continue and then return to other menus to make changes NOTE For the full name of an
51. le 2 Insert the modem into the socket and rock it up and down until it is completely in place NOTICE Fold the modem cable out of the way of the modem door to make sure you do not cut it when you close the modem door Hinge Cover Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Remove the hinge cover screws hinge cover screws 2 2 Open the display and lift off the hinge cover by rotating it toward you To replace the hinge cover perform the following steps 1 2 Insert the hinge cover at a 45 angle Press the hinge cover down above the lt F4 gt lt F5 gt and lt Print Screen gt keys Press down along the entire length of the hinge cover until it fits securely in place Replace the screws INSPIRON 5000 EE ate te Keyboard Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty L 2 3 Remove the screws Slide the keyboard out from under the palmrest screws 2 Detach the cable from the ZIF connector ZIF connector J OME Thermal Shield Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by
52. m Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program After the computer restarts you can change the video resolution Installing the Touch Pad Driver The touch pad driver controls touch pad and mouse functions iE NOTE When you are prompted to select a directory Dell recommends using the default directory settings 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs 2 Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Click the Start button and then click Run 4 Inthe Run dialog box type x touchpad english setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter If you are using a Japanese language version of Windows type x touchpad japanese setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D NOTICE Do not install the Japanese language driver on a computer with a non Japanese language operating system 5 Click OK 6 Inthe Welcome window click Next gt 7 Atthe Choose Destination Location window click Next gt 8 At the Start Copying Files window click Next gt The touch pad drivers are copied to your hard disk drive 9 Atthe Setup Complete window be sure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now button is selected and then click Finish The Information about your Touch Pad window appears If you d
53. move the three screws from the top of the computer screw screw screw 2 Remove the two screws outer corners from the bottom of the computer If you plan to remove the system board also remove the three screws adjacent to the memory module slots and the modem screws 3 screws 2 3 Remove the three screws from the hard disk drive compartment screws 3 4 Remove the four screws from the battery bay 5 Remove the five screws from the media bay Speaker and Volume Board Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Remove the nine screws 2 Disconnect the speaker cable Be sure to carefully remove the Kapton tape that holds the speaker cable in position on the left side 3 Disconnect the volume cable NOTICE When you replace the speaker and volume board be sure not to cut the modem cable screws 2 screws 2 Support Rail Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Remove the four screws 2 Disconnect the fan cable fan cable screws 2 screws 2 e U oe A Scien ay he ETOS du h 6 screws 4 screws 3 Infrared Board Removal NOTICE Only a certified servic
54. n you saved the file Double click the exe file you downloaded The WinZip Self Extractor dialog box appears Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip A message appears stating that the files unzipped successfully Click OK Click Close Downloading the Help File 1 Click the appropriate button to download the zipped file and save it to your hard disk drive fa KFA 2 Go to the directory location you specified when you saved the file 3 Double click the exe file you downloaded The WinZip Self Extractor dialog box appears 4 Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip A message appears stating that the files unzipped successfully 5 Click OK 6 Click Close Viewing the Help File 1 Start your browser and open the index htm file in the directory containing the unzipped files 2 Click the Start button on the Windows desktop point to Programs and then click Windows Explorer 3 Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Help file 4 Double click the file Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows 2000 Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Overview Installing the Touch Pad Driver System Software CD Installing the Software DVD Decoder Driver Optional Installing Windows 2000 Installing the Intel SpeedStep Utility Optional Installing the Audio Driver Updating Drivers and Utilities Installing the Video Driver
55. nel 2 Double click the Power Management 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 View the Hibernate File Information Boot your computer from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive with the System Software CD in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive For instructions see Boot Your Computer With the System Software CD At the R DIAGS prompt type cd and then press lt Enter gt At the R prompt type cd utility and press lt Enter gt Type phdisk info and press lt Enter gt X NOTE You must type a space between phdisk and info 5 6 The hibernate file information appears on the screen Remove the System Software CD from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive To restart the computer and run Windows press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt Installing the Audio Driver The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer 1 2 8 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run In the Run dialog box type x audio setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D Click OK Inthe Welcome window click Next gt On the Main Menu Upgrade Drivers is selected Click Next gt The audio files are copie
56. ny places on the computer When reinstalling or replacing parts be sure to replace the Kapton tape correctly to retain the electrical protection and noise reduction the tape provides Customer Accessible Components NOTICE The steps in this section may be performed by customers 1 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer 2 Ifthe computer is connected to a port replicator pull both release handles on the sides of the replicator to undock the computer 3 Remove the battery from the battery bay a Close the display and turn the computer upside down b Slide and hold the battery bay latch away from the battery The battery bay latch is located between the battery bay and the media bay c Pull the battery out of the bay NOTICE Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to select and stop a card before removing it from the computer If you do not remove the card in the configuration utility you could lose data from open application programs 4 Remove any PC Cards a Press the eject button b When the button slides out press it again to release the card c Gently remove the card d Press the eject button once more until it is flush with the computer casing Remove the hard disk drive assembly a Turn the computer upside down b Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive cover c Pull the hard disk drive carrier out of the computer screw hard disk drive NOTICE When the har
57. o no want this window to appear each time you start the computer remove the check from the box that says Show this message the next time Windows starts Then click Close X NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program Installing Softex BayManager Softex BayManager is a utility that makes it possible to swap media bay devices without turning off the computer NOTICE You must uninstall Softex BayManager before you download and install a Softex BayManager software upgrade from the Dell support Web site File Library To uninstall Softex BayManager perform the following steps 1 2 4 5 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Click Start select Settings and then click Control Panel Double click Add Remove Programs Select Softex BayManager and click Add Remove Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstall process To install the Softex BayManager from the System Software CD perform the following steps 1 2 x Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run Inthe Run dialog box type x baymgr setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The
58. o that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program The audio drivers are installed and the installation is complete Installing the Video Driver The video driver controls video resolution and color palette X NOTE If you need to use extended video modes check the documentation that accompanied the application program to determine if the driver is provided If it is not contact the software manufacturer for the necessary driver Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run Inthe Run dialog box type x win2000 video setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D In the Setup Complete window ensure that Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish The computer restarts automatically NOTES If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program After the computer restarts you can change the video resolution Installing the Touch Pad Driver The touch pad driver controls touch pad and mouse functions X 1
59. pad buttons Media bay NA Uw A U N m Back View 1 Fan exhaust 2 Serial port connector 3 Parallel port connector 4 TV out S video connector 5 Video connector 8 Display latches 9 Battery bay 10 Microphone 11 Power button 12 Keyboard status indicators 13 Device access status indicators 6 Docking connector 7 Infrared port 8 USB port connector 9 PS 2 connector Left Side View 1 Diskette drive 4 Speaker one of two 2 Audio connectors 5 Display latch one of two 3 Modem connector option 6 Volume control buttons Right Side View 1 Security cable slot 4 PC Card slot 2 Display latch one of two 5 AC adapter connector 3 Speaker one of two 6 Air intake Bottom View 1 Battery bay 4 Hard disk drive 2 Media bay 5 Modem cover 3 Strike zone 6 Memory module cover Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Ports and Connectors Dell Inspiron 5000 Series W O Connector Locations Video Connector Serial Port Connector Infrared Port Parallel Port Connector USB Connector TV Out S Video Connector PS 2 Connector I O Connector Locations 1 Fan exhaust 6 Docking connector 2 Serial port connector 7 Infrared port 3 Parallel port connector 8 USB connector 4 TV out S video connector 9 PS 2 connector 5 Video connector Serial Port Connector Use the 9 pin serial port connector to attach a serial device to the computer The serial port passes data in serial format 1 bit
60. plorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator and specify c windows system for Windows 98 or c winnt for Windows NT on your hard disk drive Click the Start button on the Microsoft Windows desktop and then click Run Type regsvr32 popup ocx and then press lt Enter gt Click OK when the installation is complete Downloading the Help File 1 Click the appropriate button to download the zipped file and save it to your hard disk drive 2 Go to the directory location you specified when you saved the file 3 Double click the exe file you downloaded The WinZip Self Extractor dialog box appears 4 Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip A message stating that the files unzipped successfully appears 5 Click OK 6 Click Close Viewing the Help File 1 Start your browser and open the index htm file in the directory containing the unzipped files 2 Click the Start button on the Windows desktop point to Programs and then click Windows Explorer 3 Navigate to the directory in which you saved the Help file 4 Double click the file Inspiron 5000e Gy Compiled HTML Help files files with an extension of chm require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later Downloading the Help and Associated Files 1 2 6 7 Click the following link to download the help_dll exe file help_dil exe Save the link to the default directory c windows systems Go to the directory location you specified whe
61. ppears Reconfigure the system If the problem modified possibly by an persists call Dell for technical assistance application program that changes data stored in CMOS X NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help Back to Contents Page
62. red by your warranty 1 Open the display and disconnect the LCD flex cable 2 Close the display and remove the four LCD hinge screws NOTICE Route the cable under the cable clip on computers that have extended cable clips so that the LCD flex cable will stay connected to the system board LCD flex cable N ig g 7e 7 a j as EJCStO sIWOSLIW O2BO O06612 EsSESEO e DT Video Board Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Remove the screw 2 Disconnect the touch pad cable screw o 4 r an b D w o o we CEZONOGOXG e PPM touch pad cable Diskette Drive Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Detach the data cable ae SS Fe a ee Lae n e in 20C bd AN MAWES E data cable 2 Remove the drive retaining screws from the bottom of the computer screws 2 3 Remove the drive from the chassis diskette drive Palmrest Removal NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 1 Re
63. ress or DMA channel of the infrared port Modem sid This option has no selectable settings NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help Security Menu System Password is If no system password is set the setting is Clear Otherwise the setting is Set Set System Password Press lt Enter gt to set up a new system password and then follow the instructions on your screen This password restricts access to the system setup program settings Password On Boot When this option is enabled you must enter a password before the computer loads the operating system into memory Settings for this option are Disabled default and Enabled To enable this option the System Password option must be set Processor Serial Number Intel Settings for this option are Disabled default and Enabled If disabled prevents the transmission of the Pentium III processor only processor serial number when connected to the Internet ieg NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help Power Menu XX NOTE The power Settings of the Windows 98 operating system take precedence over the settings described here For more information see Conserving Power in the system Help Power Management Mode Disabled default turns off power management Customized allows you to control each power management setting Max Power Sav
64. schemes ai Save s Delete Settings for Portable Laptop power scheme When computer is Plugged in F Running on batteries Turn off monitor After 15 mins After 5 mins Turn off hard disks After 30 mins After 10 mins System stand by After 20 mins After 5 mins System hibernates Never Never Cancel Apply Y NOTE Dell recommends that you continue to use the Portable Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power conservation Alarms Tab The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage When you receive your computer the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected Dell recommends that you continue to use these defaults Y NOTE To enable audible alarms click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm Power Options Properties Ye NOTE The Critical battery alarm setting will not function if Power Mode is set for Standby in the Low battery alarm setting Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining Power Options Properties Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to Set icon and standby password options Program the following functions Activate standby mode default when you close the display Activate hibernate mode default for power bu
65. se other commercially available infrared capable application programs For information on configuring the standard infrared drivers that come with Microsoft Windows 98 see your operating system documentation To install the fast infrared drivers provided by Dell see the instructions in the readme doc file on your System Software CD If for some reason you need to change the infrared port address be careful not to create a conflict with the addresses of the serial port or the parallel port To use the infrared port point the infrared port directly at the infrared port of the compatible device Infrared devices transmit data in a 30 cone of infrared light Start the data communications software on both devices and then begin transferring files Read the documentation that came with your compatible device to make sure you operate it correctly ce NOTE Make sure that no books papers or other objects block the transmission of data between the two infrared devices and that gt the two devices are within the 30 cone USB Connector Use the Universal Serial Bus USB connector to attach one or more USB devices such as a mouse to the computer USB is a peripheral bus standard that enables automatic detection of USB compliant peripheral devices PS 2 Connector Use the 6 hole miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm DIN PS 2 connector to attach PS 2 compatible devices such as a mouse keyboard or external numeric keypad If you reconfigure
66. ssword and click OK NOTICE Make sure that you reinstall the Intel Chip Set Update Utility driver before you reinstall any other drivers 18 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers Reenable your virus protection software Installing the Audio Driver The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your computer 1 2 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run In the Run dialog box type x winme audio setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D Click OK In the Welcome window click Next gt On the Main Menu Upgrade Drivers is selected Click Next gt The audio files are copied to your hard disk drive When prompted ensure that Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish X NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program The New Hardware Found window appears the software for the hardware is installed and the installation is complete Installing the Video Driver The video driver controls video resolution and color palette Ke4 NOT
67. tation ky You must right click the link for a portable document format PDF file and save the file to your hard disk drive Attempting to link directly to large PDF files causes your system to freeze To save PDF files files with an extension of pdf to your hard disk drive right click the document title click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator and specify a location on your hard disk drive NOTES PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded from the from the Adobe World Wide Web site at http www adobe com acrobat To view a PDF file launch Acrobat Reader Click File gt Open and select the PDF file Right click only the following links Document Title File Format File Size Getting Started Inspiron 5000 pdf 815 KB Start Here Inspiron 5000e pdf 397 KB Dell Inspiron Systems Setup Guide pdf 412 KB Dell Inspiron 5000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide pdf 2 14 MB Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User s Guide pdf 949 KB Dell Inspiron 5000e System Solutions Guide pdf 1 78 MB Removing and Replacing Parts pdf 2 23 MB Online Documentation Inspiron 5000 Gy Compiled HTML Help files files with an extension of chm require Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later Downloading the Help and Associated Files 1 2 4 5 Right click the following link to the popup ocx file popup ocx Click Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Ex
68. travel module installed Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad Interface X Y position resolution graphics table mode Size Thickness Width Height Weight Power Supply voltage Supply current Battery Type Dimensions 87 U S and Canada 88 Europe 90 Japan 3 0 0 5 mm 0 12 0 02 inch 19 1 mm 0 75 inch QWERTY AZERTY Kanji PS 2 compatible 20 points mm 500 points inch 4 65 mm 0 18 inch at highest component 64 mm 2 52 inch sensor active area 47 0 mm 1 85 inch rectangle with 0 5 mm 0 02 inch tabs 15 g 0 52 ounce 0 5 g 0 001 ounce 5 V 10 4 mA maximum operating current lithium ion Height Depth Width Weight Voltage Capacity Charge time approximate Operating time approximate Life span approximate Ambient temperature range Charge Discharge Storage 23 8 mm 0 94 inch 148 2 mm 5 83 inches 116 2 mm 4 58 inches 0 60 kg 1 32 Ib 14 4 VDC 52 WH 2 5 to 3 5 hours computer on 3 hours computer off 3 to 3 5 hours with one battery 4 to 6 hours with two batteries 400 discharge charge cycles 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Battery performance features such as charge time operating time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and the battery are used AC Adapter Input voltage
69. tton Shut down Windows and turn off the computer No action None r Power Options Properties StendBy ooo Hibemate ooo To program these functions click an option from the corresponding pull down menu and then click OK NOTE If you are going to connect your computer to a port replicator click None when you program the display close option This setting ensures that your computer does not enter standby mode or hibernate mode when you close lower the display Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box Power Options Properties Intel SpeedStep Tab If your computer has a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor the Power Options Properties window includes the Intel SpeedStep tab To change the Intel SpeedStep options click the Advanced button and then click one of the following options Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control KEA NOTE If you disable Intel SpeedStep the processor always operates at its maximum speed Remove flag icon Disable audio notification when performance changes Click Apply to accept any changes and then click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology window Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Click here to view a printable pdf version of the disassembly instructions NOTICE Only
70. tup program In the system setup program Boot menu change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first Then place the Dell Product Recovery CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray Exit the system setup program At the Welcome window click OK Double click Refresh Windows OS Click OK Click OK again Remove the Dell Product Recovery 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 Ifthe mouse tutorial starts press lt Esc gt to exit and then press lt y gt Click the regional setting closest to where you live and click Next Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout and click Next 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 Click I accept the Agreement and then click Next 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 When the Start Wizard appears click Finish The Enter Windows Properties 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 Ifthe Date Time Properties
71. tware you need the following items System Software CD CD ROM or DVD ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer NOTE The drivers on the System Software CD are the same drivers that Dell installed on your hard disk drive before shipping the computer to you To download the latest versions of these drivers visit the Dell support Web site at http support dell com System Software CD The following figure shows the directory structure of the System Software CD for Inspiron 5000 series computers The CD is bootable The R gt prompt appears when you exit to MS DOS from the Diagnostics menu 22 15000e_a00 E C 9090 C Diags Guide C Chinese C English C French C German J Italian C Japanese J Spanish 3 win2000 J Audio C Spd_stp Touchpad H Video 9 wWing8 H Apr Audio Baymar Modem 9 Spd_stp Touchpad C Utility Video 3 Winme Audio Baymgr C Spd_stp C Touchpad C Video Installing Windows Me Perform the following steps to install the Windows Me operating system on the hard disk drive before you install any device drivers or utilities 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program In the system setup program Boot menu change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first Then place the Dell Product Recovery CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray
72. vers and utilities for Inspiron computers In addition if you have access to a computer with a modem and or fax capabilities you can access the Dell TechConnect bulletin board service BBS AutoTech service and TechFax service The Dell Web site http www dell com also contains links to these services Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Drivers and Utilities for Microsoft Windows 98 Dell Inspiron 5000 Series Overview Installing the Touch Pad Driver System Software CD Installing Softex BayManager Installing Windows 98 Installing the Internal Modem Driver Optional Recreating the Hibernate Save to Disk Suspend File Installing the Software DVD Decoder Driver Optional Installing the Audio Driver Installing the Intel SpeedStep Utility Optional Installing the Video Driver Updating Drivers and Utilities Overview This section explains how to install or reinstall Dell provided device drivers and utilities on your Dell computer running the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system You may need to use this information under the following conditions You are reinstalling the Windows operating system You are reinstalling the Dell provided drivers and utilities You installed a new primary hard disk drive and you must install all of the system software Installing Drivers and Utilities for Windows To install the system software you need the following items System Software CD
73. window appears adjust the date and time properties click Apply and then click OK Windows updates the system settings and restarts your computer 17 Ifyou created a Windows user name and password type your password and click OK NOTICE Make sure that you reinstall the Intel Chip Set Update Utility driver before you reinstall any other drivers 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers 19 Reenable your virus protection software Recreating the Hibernate Save to Disk Suspend File When the hibernate mode is activated all system data is stored in the hibernate save to disk suspend file on your hard disk drive The hibernate file on your hard disk drive cannot be accessed by the Windows operating system or application programs You must recreate the hibernate file if you perform any of the following actions Delete the hibernate file Install a new hard disk drive Reformat your hard disk drive Install additional memory X NOTE If you install additional memory you must delete the hibernate file before you recreate the file Boot Your Computer With the System Software CD 1 Save and close any open files exit any open application programs and shut down the computer 2 Ifthe computer is docked undock it For instructions see the Port Replicator User s Guide 3 Turn on the computer 4 Press lt F2 gt when you see the Dell logo to access the system setup program 5 Press the right arrow key to highlight Boot 6
74. xtended Memory Displays the total amount of memory above 1 MB Each computer comes standard with at least 32 MB of memory installed If you install or remove memory the amount of extended memory displayed changes This option has no selectable settings System Tag Number Also known as the system service tag sequence This sequence is the same sequence found on the bar code label on the computer It is used to identify the computer NOTE For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table see the Glossary in the system Help System Devices Menu IDE Controller IDE Controller FDD Controller Internal touchpad ae aa Parallel Port Configures the integrated local bus IDE adapter Options are Both default Disabled or Primary If Both is selected you can access both the hard disk drive and the media bay device s If Primary is selected only the hard disk drive and megabit device is accessible When Disabled the media bay device s and hard disk drive are disabled Enables the diskette drive controller If this option is set to Disabled the diskette drive is unavailable When set to Enabled default allows the touch pad to continue working when an external mouse or other pointing device is connected Auto Disabled disables the touch pad when an external pointing device is connected Lets you map the address of the serial port to avoid address conflicts with other devices or disable the port for security
75. y devices without turning off the computer NOTICE You must uninstall Softex BayManager before you download and install a Softex BayManager software upgrade from the Dell Support Web site File Library To uninstall Softex BayManager perform the following steps 1 2 4 5 Save and close any open files and exit any open application programs Click Start select Settings and then click Control Panel Double click Add Remove Programs Select Softex BayManager and click Add Remove Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstall process To install the Softex BayManager from the System Software CD perform the following steps 1 Insert the System Software CD into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 2 Click the Start button and then click Run 3 Inthe Run dialog box type x winme baymgr setup exe where x is the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive letter is usually D 4 Click OK 5 Inthe Welcome window click Next gt 6 Atthe Setup Complete window ensure that the Yes I want to restart my computer now is selected and then click Finish X NOTE If the computer is set to boot from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive before the hard disk drive remove the System Software CD before the computer restarts so that the computer does not boot from the CD For information on changing the boot sequence see System Setup Program Installing the Intel SpeedStep Utility Optional NOTIC

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