Dell includes a Drivers and Utilities CD with each of its computers. This CD allows users to run diagnostic utilities if they experience problems with their computer or reinstall drivers if they install a new operating system.
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I just purchased a Dimension 8400 and when I was getting to format and
reinstall the OS on the hard drive, I noticed that the system did not
come with a Resource CD anymore. I have the OS cd, but not the one with
drivers for the chipset, the network card, video, etc.
I called Dell and they said that their new policy is to not sent this out.
I realize that I can download nearly all of the drivers from the
website, but what about the included software that they sent. Like
MusicMatch jukebox, the McAfee security center, Paint Shop Pro trial,
etc? Does anybody know of a way to get these back if you chose to do
so. I realize that most of them I won't use, but it is nice knowing
that I have them there if I want to try them.
I like to keep my systems real clean, so I don't want to use the
symantec PC restore from the hidden partition, I would rather start
completely from scratch and only add what I want.
I am currently on hold with Tech Support trying to get a resource cd
shipped to me.
I just purchased a Dimension 8400 and when I was getting to format and
reinstall the OS on the hard drive, I noticed that the system did not
come with a Resource CD anymore. I have the OS cd, but not the one with
drivers for the chipset, the network card, video, etc.
I called Dell and they said that their new policy is to not sent this out.
I realize that I can download nearly all of the drivers from the
website, but what about the included software that they sent. Like
MusicMatch jukebox, the McAfee security center, Paint Shop Pro trial,
etc? Does anybody know of a way to get these back if you chose to do
so. I realize that most of them I won't use, but it is nice knowing
that I have them there if I want to try them.
I like to keep my systems real clean, so I don't want to use the
symantec PC restore from the hidden partition, I would rather start
completely from scratch and only add what I want.
I am currently on hold with Tech Support trying to get a resource cd
shipped to me.
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When your Dell computer boots up, it references a list of bootable devices contained in the computer's BIOS. The computer will start at the top of the list and check the device for bootable information, and if it finds some, will boot the computer using that device. If you want to boot your business' computers from a CD, but the CD is behind the hard drive in the list of devices, you'll have to do more than just insert the CD and restart the computer. When choosing to boot from a CD you have two options: you can either perform a one-time operation, or you can permanently place the CD drive higher on the boot priority list so you can always boot to a CD when needed.
Single Use
1.
Insert the CD into the computer's CD drive. Restart your computer.
2.
Watch the top of the screen for a message that says 'F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu.' Press 'F12' when you see this message. The computer will continue to load the BIOS, so it may be several seconds before the screen changes.
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3.
Press the 'Down' cursor key to highlight your CD drive, then press 'Enter' to boot to the CD.
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2.
Watch the screen for the blue 'DELL' logo. As soon as you see this, press the 'F2' button. After a few seconds, the BIOS screen will appear.
3.
Press the 'Down' cursor key until you are highlighting the 'Boot Sequence' or 'Boot Configuration' option, then press 'Enter.'
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Press the 'Down' cursor key until you are highlighting the CD drive. Press the '+' key until the drive moves to the top of the list. Roland dyens obituary.
Press 'F10' to save your changes, then choose 'OK' from the next menu. Now, whenever a bootable CD disc is in the drive, your Dell computer will boot using that CD instead of the hard drive.
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