Using the dell precision resourcecd, When to use the dell diagnostics – Dell Precision 340 User Manual

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Using the Dell Precision ResourceCD

To use the

Dell Precision ResourceCD from within the Windows operating

system:

NOTE: To access device

drivers and user
documentation, you must
use the ResourceCD while
you are running Windows.

1

Insert the

Dell Precision ResourceCD into the CD drive.

If you are using the

Dell Precision ResourceCD for the first time on this

computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you
that the ResourceCD is about to begin installation.

2

Click OK to continue.

To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the
installation program.

3

Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.

4

Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device
Type, and Topic.

To access the

Dell Precision ResourceCD Guide, click User’s Guides in the

Topic pull-down menu and click Dell Precision ResourceCD.

Drivers for Your Computer

To display a list of device drivers for your computer:

1

Click My Drivers in the Topic pull-down menu.

The ResourceCD scans your computer’s hardware and operating
system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration
is displayed on the screen.

2

Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download
the driver for your computer.

To view a list of all the available drivers for your computer, click Drivers
from the Topic pull-down menu.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in
"Finding Solutions" in your

User’s Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics

before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Running the Dell
Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If
you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for
Dell's service and support personnel.

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