Dell XPS Rxxx Personal Computer User Manual


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5-2 Dell Dimension XPS R
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Systems Setup Guide
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The Program Diskette Maker enables you to create backup diskettes of essential
device driver files and tools installed on the computer’s hard-disk drive. These dis-
kettes will be required if you ever need to restore your software.
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To disable the Program Diskette Maker, click the
Disable this message
button on the
Program Diskettes
screen. When the
Warning
window appears, click
OK
.
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It is important to make them as soon as possible. To access the Program Diskette
Maker from the Windows desktop, click the
Start
button, point to
Programs
—>
Dell
Accessories
, and click
Dell Diskmaker
.
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The Program Diskette Maker only backs up Dell-specific device drivers and tools.
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The number of diskettes needed varies depending on your system configuration. To
determine the total number required, add the number of diskettes listed below each
software item on the
Program Diskette Maker
screen.
Use blank, 1.44-megabyte (MB), high-density diskettes to make these backups.
NOTE: You cannot create backup diskettes on a tape or Zip drive.
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Basic input/output system (BIOS) and driver updates are available from Dell’s File
Library; they are released to either fix problems or add features. Do not update the
BIOS or a driver unless you are advised to do so by a Dell technician or you are experi-
encing problems with your hardware configuration. Always read the release notes
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