Setup instructions, Hardware installation, Driver installation – Dell XPS 420 (Late 2007) User Manual
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Setup Instructions
Hardware Installation
Verify that the Dell Xcelerator™ is installed.
1.
Follow instructions in the manual for removing the cover from the chassis.
2.
The Dell Xcelerator™ hardware is installed in a drive bay inside the chassis (see picture below).
3.
Verify that the board is installed.
Connecting the Dell Xcelerator™ device
1.
Verify that there is a cable that connects the Dell Xcelerator™ board to the motherboard.
2.
Verify that this cable is firmly installed into each connector.
3.
Reinstall the cover back onto the chassis.
Driver Installation
If the driver and the hardware are not installed or if you need to reinstall them, perform the following steps:
1.
With Windows® running on your computer, insert the Dell Resource CD into your CD/DVD drive.
2.
If the Dell Resource CD window does not open automatically, double click on My Computer on your desktop and then double click on the CD/DVD drive
containing the Dell Resource CD.
3.
Follow the instructions provided by the Dell Resource CD to locate the driver package for your Dell Xcelerator™ card.
4.
Once you have located the package, select the Lumanate setup.exe to unzip the drivers on to the hard drive and install the drivers.
5.
At the Setup Complete screen, select Yes and click Finish to restart your system.
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CAUTION:
Shut down your computer and unplug the power cord to prevent any personal or equipment damage.
NOTE:
The Dell Xcelerator™ hardware comes pre
-installed into the system. The following steps should only be done if a problem occurs with the
device.