Dell Inspiron 5000 - Detaching the Computer from the Port Replicator; Setting up the NIC and Networking Software

1-6 Dell Inspiron 5000 Port Replicator User’s Guide
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1. Save all open files, and exit all open application programs.
2. Shut down the computer.
3. Pull both the release handles on the sides of the port replicator, as shown in
Figure 1-5, to undock the computer.
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If you purchased the APR with an integrated NIC connector, use the instructions in
this section to configure the computer to use the APR with a network.
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1. If the computer is on, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices from the APR.
3. Insert the computer into the APR.
4. Turn on the computer.
The computer automatically detects the NIC and begins the software installation.
5. At the This wizard searches for new drivers for: Intel 8255x-based PCI Ether-
net Adapter (10/100) dialog box, click Next.
6. At the What do you want Windows to do? dialog box, click Search for the
best driver for your device (Recommended), and then click Next.
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