Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD and
a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow and
have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
Device".
It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using one
of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on the
Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate any
suggestions. Thanks!
Casual observer wrote:
> Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
> existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
> have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
> and
> a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
> partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
> run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
> screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
> there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
> and
> have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
> Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
> Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
> Device".
>
> It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
> up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
> one
> of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
> the
> Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
> any
> suggestions. Thanks!
Hi,
The Dell operating System reinstallation disc does not have the right
drivers for your I-1150. The Drivers and Utilities will have them as well
as the Dell support Web site. After installing the OS, first install the
chipset driver then the video driver. Let us know how it goes... Dean
to get the proper drivers from dell use the express code or serial number on
the tag on the bottom of the machine.
"Casual observer" <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ZZ85k.43006$Xu2.30485@trnddc04...
> Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
> existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
> have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
> and a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete
> the partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format),
> and run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that
> the screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device
> Manager, there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in
> yellow and have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio
> Controller, Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video
> Controller (VGA Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as
> "Base System Device".
>
> It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
> up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
> one of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section
> on the Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd
> appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
>
I couldn't understand why Dell's reinstallation CD wouldn't have the right
drivers - that'd make sense to me.
Thanks!
Joe
"Dean-MN" <Reply@to.group> wrote in message
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> Casual observer wrote:
>> Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>> existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP).
>> I
>> have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>> and
>> a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>> partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format),
>> and
>> run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>> screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device
>> Manager,
>> there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>> and
>> have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>> Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>> Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>> Device".
>>
>> It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't
>> picked
>> up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>> one
>> of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>> the
>> Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>> any
>> suggestions. Thanks!
>
> Hi,
> The Dell operating System reinstallation disc does not have the right
> drivers for your I-1150. The Drivers and Utilities will have them as well
> as the Dell support Web site. After installing the OS, first install the
> chipset driver then the video driver. Let us know how it goes... Dean
you seem to have done only part of the reinstallation process, namely
installing windows from the dell provided windows xp cd. next up you have
to install all of the drivers for the specific components installed in your
system, starting with, and more importantly, the chipset driver... then
followed by the others in no particular order (thought video would be the
next item i would select)... video, audio, wired network adapter, wireless
network adapter, modem, bluetooth (if installed), and whatever else you
might need for what is installed in your computer. you should have a dell
provided 'drivers' cd that makes this very easy, if not you can download
them all from support.dell.com (and the downloads are probably more recent
versions of these drivers). once all the drivers are installed and you are
back on the internet then you can install all the windows updates by
repeatedly pointing internet explorer to update.microsoft.com and following
prompts until it states there are no new updates for your machine. i
suggest selecting custom updates so that you can get all of them and not
just the critical ones. finally, you will want to install application
software such as the cd or dvd burning software that may have come with your
system, and the dvd playing software that may have come with your system, as
well as visiting java.com to install java, and visiting www.adobe.com/downloads to install acrobat reader, shockware, and flash.
all followed by anything else you may want such as microsoft works or office
that may have come with your system. good luck.
"Casual observer" <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:ZZ85k.43006$Xu2.30485@trnddc04...
> Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
> existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
> have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
> and a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete
> the partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format),
> and run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that
> the screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device
> Manager, there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in
> yellow and have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio
> Controller, Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video
> Controller (VGA Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as
> "Base System Device".
>
> It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
> up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
> one of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section
> on the Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd
> appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
>
ps. and don't forget the antivirus software... this is a nice free one: http://free.grisoft.com
"Christoper Muto" <muto@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:tc6dnVjpEIP3AsjVnZ2dnUVZ_uCdnZ2d@earthlink.co m...
> you seem to have done only part of the reinstallation process, namely
> installing windows from the dell provided windows xp cd. next up you have
> to install all of the drivers for the specific components installed in
> your system, starting with, and more importantly, the chipset driver...
> then followed by the others in no particular order (thought video would be
> the next item i would select)... video, audio, wired network adapter,
> wireless network adapter, modem, bluetooth (if installed), and whatever
> else you might need for what is installed in your computer. you should
> have a dell provided 'drivers' cd that makes this very easy, if not you
> can download them all from support.dell.com (and the downloads are
> probably more recent versions of these drivers). once all the drivers are
> installed and you are back on the internet then you can install all the
> windows updates by repeatedly pointing internet explorer to
> update.microsoft.com and following prompts until it states there are no
> new updates for your machine. i suggest selecting custom updates so that
> you can get all of them and not just the critical ones. finally, you will
> want to install application software such as the cd or dvd burning
> software that may have come with your system, and the dvd playing software
> that may have come with your system, as well as visiting java.com to
> install java, and visiting www.adobe.com/downloads to install acrobat
> reader, shockware, and flash. all followed by anything else you may want
> such as microsoft works or office that may have come with your system.
> good luck.
>
> "Casual observer" <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ZZ85k.43006$Xu2.30485@trnddc04...
>> Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>> existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP).
>> I have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System
>> CD and a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I
>> delete the partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick
>> format), and run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but
>> noticing that the screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that
>> in Device Manager, there are a number of devices that weren't picked up
>> (they are in yellow and have question marks) - Ethernet Controller,
>> Multimedia Audio Controller, Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video
>> Controller, Video Controller (VGA Compatible) - in addition to two
>> devices that just show as "Base System Device".
>>
>> It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't
>> picked up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now?
>> Using one of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download
>> section on the Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get.
>> I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
>>
>
>
The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden variety
Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to allow
you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the product
activation horse manure.
The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was released,
and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per contract
with Microsoft.
That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the motherboard
chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen readable and
usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow question
marks should go away... Ben Myers
On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer" <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com>
wrote:
>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD and
>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow and
>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>Device".
>
>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using one
>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on the
>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate any
>suggestions. Thanks!
>
Thanks, everyone - I'm back up and running now - appreciate all the help.
Joe
"Ben Myers" <ben_myers_spam_me_not@charter.net> wrote in message
news:4iqb54ppd4c5ncf4mlp4ag67jtik3f9dmg@4ax.com...
> The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden variety
> Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to
> allow
> you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the product
> activation horse manure.
>
> The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was
> released,
> and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per
> contract
> with Microsoft.
>
> That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the motherboard
> chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen readable
> and
> usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow
> question
> marks should go away... Ben Myers
>
> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer"
> <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
>>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>>and
>>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
>>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
>>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>>and
>>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>>Device".
>>
>>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
>>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>>one
>>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>>the
>>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>>any
>>suggestions. Thanks!
>>
Good! Now as a safeguard, download and install I8KFANGUI to control the system
fans and keep the system from overheating. This is a good precaution to follow
with the 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160, all of which use a very similar type of
chassis... Ben Myers
On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:52:22 GMT, "Casual observer" <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com>
wrote:
>Thanks, everyone - I'm back up and running now - appreciate all the help.
>
>Joe
>
>"Ben Myers" <ben_myers_spam_me_not@charter.net> wrote in message
>news:4iqb54ppd4c5ncf4mlp4ag67jtik3f9dmg@4ax.com.. .
>> The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden variety
>> Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to
>> allow
>> you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the product
>> activation horse manure.
>>
>> The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was
>> released,
>> and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per
>> contract
>> with Microsoft.
>>
>> That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the motherboard
>> chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen readable
>> and
>> usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow
>> question
>> marks should go away... Ben Myers
>>
>> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer"
>> <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>>>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
>>>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>>>and
>>>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>>>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
>>>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>>>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
>>>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>>>and
>>>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>>>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>>>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>>>Device".
>>>
>>>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
>>>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>>>one
>>>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>>>the
>>>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>>>any
>>>suggestions. Thanks!
>>>
>
I'd already installed it on the Inspiron - I use it on my Latitude D600,
too - seems like the Inspiron on has two speeds - slow and fast - whereas
the Latitude has three speeds - slow, medium, and fast - is that correct?
Any changes you've made to the thresholds as far as when the fan kicks up to
the higher speed?
Thanks!
Joe
"Ben Myers" <ben_myers_spam_me_not@charter.net> wrote in message
news:7hvd54l6bicn7ln5r8g9cgvmidb8ruif09@4ax.com...
> Good! Now as a safeguard, download and install I8KFANGUI to control the
> system
> fans and keep the system from overheating. This is a good precaution to
> follow
> with the 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160, all of which use a very similar
> type of
> chassis... Ben Myers
>
> On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:52:22 GMT, "Casual observer"
> <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Thanks, everyone - I'm back up and running now - appreciate all the help.
>>
>>Joe
>>
>>"Ben Myers" <ben_myers_spam_me_not@charter.net> wrote in message
>>news:4iqb54ppd4c5ncf4mlp4ag67jtik3f9dmg@4ax.com. ..
>>> The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden
>>> variety
>>> Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to
>>> allow
>>> you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the
>>> product
>>> activation horse manure.
>>>
>>> The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was
>>> released,
>>> and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per
>>> contract
>>> with Microsoft.
>>>
>>> That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the
>>> motherboard
>>> chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen
>>> readable
>>> and
>>> usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow
>>> question
>>> marks should go away... Ben Myers
>>>
>>> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer"
>>> <no_junk_mail@nowhere.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>>>>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP).
>>>>I
>>>>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>>>>and
>>>>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete
>>>>the
>>>>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format),
>>>>and
>>>>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that
>>>>the
>>>>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device
>>>>Manager,
>>>>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>>>>and
>>>>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>>>>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>>>>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>>>>Device".
>>>>
>>>>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't
>>>>picked
>>>>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>>>>one
>>>>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>>>>the
>>>>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>>>>any
>>>>suggestions. Thanks!
>>>>
>>
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