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Using Integrated Devices 4-1

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This chapter describes the configuration software provided with your system for the

following integrated devices:

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Video controller

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Audio controller

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Optional network interface controller (NIC)

See the corresponding section in this chapter for the device you want to configure or

reconfigure.

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Your system has an ATI 3D Rage Pro (2X) accelerated graphics port (AGP) video con-

troller. If your system came with a Dell-installed operating system, the video drivers

for that operating system are installed on your hard-disk drive. For information on re-

installing video drivers, see “Using Drivers and Utilities” in your online

System User’s

Guide

. For instructions on changing to a different video driver, see your operating sys-

tem documentation.

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If you ever need to reinstall the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system, you

should also reinstall the software drivers and utilities that came with your Dell system.

This section specifically describes how to reinstall DirectX drivers and video drivers.

Your online

System User’s Guide

describes how to install other types of drivers and

utilities.

DirectX is a group of technologies designed to enhance application programs that are

rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and

surround sound. The presence of DirectX drivers on your system also ensures

accelerated-graphics port (AGP) support.

To reinstall DirectX drivers and any other drivers and utilities that came with your sys-

tem, you need a set of diskettes that contain the software. If your computer is

not

part of a centrally managed network, such as a network that connects computer

workstations in an office environment, you should create a set of program diskettes

using the Dell Program Diskette Maker. The program diskettes contain installation

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