1. Eable_S3.exe Driver
2. install.txt File Contents

install.txt Driver File Contents (Eable_S3.exe)

**IMPORTANT**
Prior to using this file please visit the Dell website at http://support.dell.com to upgrade the system BIOS with the most current version available before implementing this fix. 

This file contains the fix needed to correctly enable S3 sleep states under Microsoft Windows XP while a USB device is connected.   
Dell highly recommends that you follow the steps below to avoid any issues with the current Windows XP sleep states.

Enable S3 on your system only after you have completed installing, upgrading or reinstalling Windows XP on your Dell system. Follow the steps below: 

1.  Locate the file ENABLE_S3.reg. 
2.  Use the left mouse button to double click on the ENABLE_S3 icon.
3.  A registry editor dialog box will appear with the message stating: "Are you sure you want to add the information in C:\Dell\ENABLE_S3.reg to the registry?" (the exact message may differ if you copied this file to a different directory.)
4.  Click YES.
5.  The next Registry Editor dialog box will confirm "Information in C:\Dell\ENABLE_S3.reg has been successfully entered into the registry"
6. Click OK.
7. Click on the START button.
8. Click TURN OFF COMPUTER in the lower right portion of the menu.
9. The Turn Off Computer dialog box will appear.
10. Select RESTART.
12. Remove any floppy diskette from the floppy drive while the computer starts to shut down and reboot.
13. Once Windows XP has rebooted your system is ready for use.

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