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• Vista Service pack 2 install problem on Dell XPS M1330 with SSD hard drive

  Hello

  I have a DELL XPS M1330 with Solid State SDD drive. None of the solutions have solved my installation problem including run all the tools to clean up the intall. It restarts after installation, then crosses the restart process, then the States 'installation failed' and then back again.
  Vista Ultimate 32 bit, 24 GHz chip. Nothing else cannot simply install service pack 2.

  Thanks in advance for your help

  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues
  [0 x Error 80070002; 0x8007000D; 0 x 80073712; 0x800B0100; & 0x8024200D]
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

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• Keyboard output incorrect characters after the re-installation of Windows Vista on Dell XPS M1530

  Original title: some of the keys on the keyboard messed up after re-installation of Windows Vista on Dell XPS M1530

  Hey guys,.

  I have recently reinstalled windows because last year I picked up a few errors that I couldn't fix it easily and I wanted a clean slate.

  I have install all the drivers etc, but I noticed on my keyboard, if I try and make a "sign it comes up with a sign @ and vice versa." There are also others like that, so I guess that my keyboard readers need to update? Although I have no idea why they would need updating as they were before.

  Anyway, I went here: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&ServiceTag=&SystemID=XPS_M1530&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid= and I tried to find the driver I need, but could not find them.

  So, overall, my question is should I update the drivers? If so, how?

  And if not, how can I fix?

  Thank you. :)

  Hi cripple.

  Thank you for your message.

  Was is happening until you have reinstalled Windows?

  How do you reinstall Vista, what steps did you take?

  What is a wireless keyboard?

  If this is the case, check the batteries and make sure that the keyboard is very close to the receiver (a few inches) to see if the problem resolves.

  I suggest updating your anti-virus definitions and run a fun system scan.

  You can connect another keyboard to your computer to see if it might be the fault of the keyboard?

  Chris
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• (Redirected) Dell XPS 15 4 k display order cancelled by Dell?

  On 4 February, I ordered a Dell XPS 15 with 4K display, their configuration more expensive and had a Feb. 25 date.

  Every day, I check my status of order, to see if there is no change. and last night when I did I noticed that my order has been cancelled.  I didn't cancel it, so this morning, after an hour and a half on the phone I know that Dell cancelled my order because of the incorrect system configuration.

  When the representative the customer Dell told me this, I told myself; Hmmm, maybe it's a blessing in disguise and I will get a faster processor, or better video card... while I stayed on hold when you rep the new correct configuration set up all kinds of visions of faster systems has crossed my mind...

  Then the rep comes back and lists the new configuration...  Dell XPS 15 basis, CPU Intel, 16 GB RAM, SSD 512 GB, etc etc...  I watch my old configuration and there is NO CHANGE!

  I asked the Rep, Wow; Wait a second, you listed the same configuration I initially ordered... what gives?  The answer that gave me is that the old configuration had different components... I asked who is different and we cannot give an answer.

  In addition, the new delivery date is March 10.

  Wait, I can go to Dell.com; and the same configuration is publicly available with a shipping date of March 4.  Why is mine is longer?

  Because I want to really this notebook, I advanced and accepted the new order.  I hope that it does not get cancelled just before 10 March too...

  I was a proud owner of Dell XPS M1710 and then a MacBook and an ASUS laptop; and now I decided to go back to Dell and this is the treatment I receive...  I hope that it goes better, not worse...

  Anyone else have this same problem?

  Better to post this thread in the Customer Care Forum here:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/customercare/f/4674.aspx

  Bev.

• Has no updated BIOS - Dell XPS 8500

  I went to the product page Dell for my computer - Dell XPS 8500 and ran the scan to check the updates.  3 updates, one of them for the BIOS.  I ran the update and launched the update of the BIOS.  To halfway through she seemed to have hung up and my machine froze.  I left for an hour, came back and no still no luck.

  So I rebooted the machine, and of course now it does not start upward.  I have power and can hear the fan but no lights on the box and no input screen.

  Looking in the manual and on this forum, I tried to reset the BIOS jumpers and remove the CMOS battery.  When I rebooted I saw lights on the box this time, but it stops after 30 seconds and now back to the same problem.

  From what I've read on this forum I'm SOL unless I have buy a new motherboard.

  Just thought I would check to see if anyone has any other suggestions.  If not, where can I get a new motherboard for this?  The product page for my model it does not list as an option...

  Thanks for your help!

  Jason

  When your warranty has expired? If it has expired less than 6 months ago, you pourriez able to get Dell to solve this problem, assuming they can get the Board of Directors. They had a policy to replace a Board - only once - if she does not have a Dell BIOS update within 6 months after the end of the warranty. I don't know if this policy still exists.

  Those are all different revisions of the same motherboard. I don't know what the differences are. They could be as simple as a different provider for one of the components on the card all the way to a change in the circuit layout.

  Maybe Dell spare parts can talk you about the differences among the 3 or at least tell you which is the most recent revision, even if they do not have boards the...?

  All three supports H77 chipset which is a key issue.

  Look at your motherboard for the thumbnail see what version you have now. If you don't know the specific differences, you can get one that is the same version, assuming that it is one of the possible choices.

  You should look elsewhere if the Impact is not the revision you want and/or for price comparisons. And always ask if the Board is new, used, refurbished and warranty.

• Update for Dell XPS 8300

  Will be the 02 G-P4-2663-KR of EVGA Geforce GTX 660 FTW Signature 2 2 GB GDDR5 192 bits PCI-E 3.0 x 16 HDCP and the Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus RS-550-PCAR-E3 550w ATX12V V2.3 power supply work in my computer Dell XPS 8300. I ordered end of March 2012 and he received mid April 2012.

  Hi FuzzyTrex,

  Dell XPS 8300 comes with Intel H67 Chipset and a PCI Express x 16 card reader for the expansion of video card options. Dell has tested XPS 8300 with the following video cards:

  • ATI Radeon HD 5450 5670 5770 5870 6670 6770 6870 6950
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 GTX 460 GTX560Ti GT545 GT420

  However, Dell has not tested 660 GTX video card with XPS 8300, many users have reported he will be working and compatible with the system.

  EVGA GTX 660 requires a minimum of 450W power supply and has a maximum circulation of power of 140W. As you said that you would improve the power of 550W, the video card should work with this configuration.

  For installation/replacement of the video card, you can view XPS 8300 repair here.

  Note: Make sure that you follow the instructions in the manual before installing the video card.

  I hope this helps.

• Technology start Dell XPS 14 fast at startup error

  Recently, I bought dell xps 14 it worked fine for 1 week and suddenly one day my screen got stuck at the dell logo screen, with a bit of internet research provided me with the solution as (http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/p/19481127/20252015.aspx#20252015) SATA switch mode in the BIOS of intel smart response on AHCI and return back at the next reboot. It worked but I started to have the alert as "your system does not appear to be with technology intel quick ignition" after each reboot to the windows desktop screen. I tried to activate fast ignition, but I am unable to find the acceleration tab in intel Rapid storage technology app running in my system...

  any help on this would be appreciated

  Hi Osprey,

  Finally got resolved the issue , I tried settings as it is that I stuck in the previous post screen except that I have selected the size of the cache as 18.6 GB and clicked on ok and received the error something like

  "An unknown error has occurred while an operation was underway. "The operation could not be completed ' ,.

  I googled for this error and the solution found in dell community threads

  'http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/p/19477302/20234628.aspx'.

  I followed the solution of Sujatha K and it worked perfectly and TRIE is enabled.

  Finally, I used a document"http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-postattachments/00-20-08-79-33/Intel-Responsiveness-technologies-0.91.pdf" to set up the Intel Rapid Start technology. Now everything is fine and my system is powerful.

  Thanks for your help

  Chandra

• Dell XPS 8700 - Recommended 500W PSU +? (for GTX 970)

  Hi I have a dell xps 8700 currently equipped with a GTX 745, I want to upgrade to a GTX 970.

  I know that this has been a big problem in the past, but I just want to check a few things: is - it works even in the first place? Replace the power supply and update the BIOS to a10? I'm hoping to get a definitive right or close enough answer to the question of whether it works or not, especially since he was a few months after the last major discussion forums.

  And the main question, which is a recommended PSU is going well replace my current 460W one?

  CORSAIR CS750M works in every Dell I have ever installed in it.

  No power problem.  You may need to remove the optical drive so that you can get the old and the new, because it's a very tight fit.

  Once in the optical drive can back up.

  550W is too small.  Generic 550W power supply is ACE is NOT GOOD as the Dell 305 w PSU.

  The EPS12V 2.92 specification guarantees 170w combined on the 5V / 3.3V rails and 20W on the 5VSB and 45 amps on a single 12V rail.

  Note on the label for the Dell they provide 20W on the 5VSB.

  That's why I recommend an EPS12v Corsair CS750M

  

  You need a certified Power Supply EPS12V 2.92

  Supply Dell 20-25W + 5VSB and most of the cheapo units have 10W or less.   Dell Supply guaranteed 130 to 180W on 3.3v / 5v rail and other are not.

  Minimum recommended unit is CORSAIR CS750M.

  http://www.microcenter.com/product/425477/CS_Series_CS750M_750_Watt_ATX_Modular_Power_Supply

  http://www.Amazon.com/Corsair-series-modular-efficient-CS750M/DP/B00GH9NA0A

  http://www.Corsair.com/en-us/CS-series-modular-cs750m-

• Factory setting Dell XPS 8500 32 GB MSATA

  I just bought a DELL XPS 8500 desktop computer refurbished with a 2 TB HDD and a 32 GB MSATA SSD, but I am not sure that hard drives have been configured correctly at the factory.  In the BIOS, the computer is configured as AHCI.  The machine came with Windows 8, which is installed on the 2 TB drive (drive C, entitled OS) and nothing is on the 32 GB disk (K drive, named DATAPART1). the SSD is empty showing 29.7 GB of available space.  The machine is in its State from the factory with nothing else installed.

  Caching is 32 GB SSD configured correctly?

  I tried to looked into technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology, but the interface is not installed on the computer.  If I try to install the latest version of the technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver either Dell XPS8500 and site the site of Intel, in both cases, I get a warning that the AHCI driver that will be installed is older than what I currently have installed with the option to install the driver or not install the driver.  If I do not install the driver, the installation stops without having to install anything.  If I do not install the driver, Intel Smart Response Technology is installed, but upon restarting, Windows will not start and I have to restore the computer to its original state.  I tried to change BIOS to use RAID functions and then tried to install it again, but I get a similar warning this time, indicating that the RAID driver that will be installed is older than what I have installed. I didn't want to continue the installation after that I got this RAID warning from my experience when I had put AHCI in place.  I'm for revenue by to AHCI as was the factory default.

  Also, I have two supplementary questions:

  I longingly the SSD to the cache, or booting the operating system, so I looked in install Windows 8 on the SSD, I disconnected the 2 TB drive and started the machine, but I couldn't get the Windows 8 recovery disk provided by Dell to run when the 2 TB drive was not present.  Is it because I'm using a recovery disc and not a true disk of Windows 8, or is this a limitation of the system?

  I noticed that I was not provided with a sticker with my key of Windows 8. I know how to determine the key and have already done.  I was curious if this is correct, or if Dell just a mistake and does not give me the key?

  Hi ekeown,

  I appreciate your efforts to set up the mSATA SSD. You will need to format the SSD drive by following the steps I provided in the following post:
  http://Dell.to/YHvNS8

  You will need to download and install the application of TSRI from our site to download drivers, change the SATA operation setting in the BIOS RAID and activate the acceleration.

  2 TB hard drive contains the recovery partition that accesses the recovery disk to restore the system to factory settings and therefore the option could be used without the drive.

  Product key of Windows 8 is stored in the BIOS of the motherboard and it should be read automatically by Windows Setup.

  Please let me know if you need more assistance.

• Windows 7 problem with the Dell XPS 15 laptop (L502x)

  Dear friends,

  Greetings!

  I need your assistance related to a problem, I was confronted with my Dell XPS laptop computer L502x purchased in the United Kingdom a couple of years back. In fact, I tried to update my system for windows-10 de-windows 7 Home Premium (originally installed) via windows update. Later, due to some display problems driver I had to return to the former. But, as soon as I returned my windows for windows 7 HP, it stopped at day no more and I was constantly receives the message from windows update that always ends with a constant error message; so the update process has failed every time.

  Therefore, I want to restore my laptop to factory through the restore partition settings that already exist in my machine, the "repair" option does not appear (snapshot attached) when I hit the F8 key. I wonder if there is another option available to use this recovery partition to recover my laptop to factory State. Please suggest me the solution so that I can do what is necessary to restore my machine to the factory settings.

  I can't wait to have an encouraging response from you.

  Best,

  Adnan!

  If the Ctrl key pressed, while pressing the F11 key repeatedly (about once per second) at startup does not work, it means that the recovery partition no longer exists.  If this is the case, you cannot restore to the factory.

  This would also be the case if the hard drive has been replaced.

• Windows 7 x 64 installation DVD does not start on a Dell XPS One 2710

  I apologize in advance for the long post...

  Just got a Dell XPS One 2710.  Lot has happened, but let me clarify the current number as briefly as possible: the machine does not start from the HARD internal disk or the Windows 7 Installer x 64 DVD.  He gets through loading files and then gray progress bar when its colorful animation it blue screens with error CACHE_MANAGER.

  I ran the diagnostic, including tests extended memory tests, and they have not found any error in what either.

  When I was troubleshooting this problem previously, in some sort the motherboard got bricks (I don't know what exactly I did to cause that), but Dell has since replaced.  The first motherboard had BIOS version A09.  It has installed A11.

  I can't find any BIOS settings combination that will allow even the Installer Windows DVD to start with the Blue error screen CACHE_MANAGER.  I tried the UEFI boot modes and legacy, I tried RAID and AHCI.  I tried with and without loading legacy OPROMs.

  What I ultimately do is set the start mode of RAID so that I can use the SSD mSATA as a cache ("Accelerate" in the Intel RST Panel).  But I can not even the installer to start on where I can load drivers RST (assuming it's even necessary).

  Other posts have suggested problems with memory, but I took each of the two DIMMS one at a time and I always had the same problem.

  Should I suspect the hard drive?  When we arrived at the machine, he seemed to be running Windows 8 very well - until we went on the way to the side dark and downgraded to Windows 7.  Then once we started to have errors on updates, things has quickly degenerated from there.  In addition, again, diagnoses don't find any problems.

  Any suggestions on how to get at least this puppy to start?   .. .or what have we done wrong?

  Thanks EJN.  It turns out that there is certainly a hardware problem on this machine.  It was a refurbished Dell making machine and apparently when they renovated the it, they missed the real problem.

  The way I know that it is material, it's that we bought actually 2 of them at the same time.  When I started to suspect the material, I decided to try this process on the other.  He worked like a knife through hot butter.  But I will say that the combination of the BIOS set to boot legacy mode and still start the installation with the option to UEFI DVD in the start menu was not easy to understand at first.  But when I followed the correct steps, everything worked very well.

  For those of you who might try this, here are a few things I learned along the way:

  1. According to EJN, take the time to get/burn a CD to install Windows 7 x 64 that already has SP1 on it.  If you go to preserve the UEFI partitions and the boot hard disk, you must have x 64.  x 86 (32-bit) does not support UEFI.

  2 unzip the RAID drivers to the * root * your USB flash or floppy drive and have it in the machine when you start the installation DVD.  I could be wrong, but it seemed to me that the installer looked for them without having to explicitly say it loads the me.

  3. as said EJN, set your BIOS boot legacy mode but use F12 at startup to bring up the Windows Boot Manager and start the installation in UEFI boot mode DVD.  If you want to implement an SSD as cache for your hard disk, you will need to set the SATA controller in RAID mode.

  4. I had partitions UEFI and was able to leave them intact.  Here's a very brief explanation: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744301%28v=ws.10%29.aspx your results may vary.

  5 take this one as a possible suggestion that is worth what you pay for it: when I got the USB with RAID drivers at the root before starting the installation DVD, I didn't need to load the drivers explicitly.  As I said, it seems that the installation program has been smart enough to find and load what it takes, but honestly, I don't know.  When I load them explicitly, I got errors saying that the installer could not install on the partition, I had chosen.  Makes me think that I could have loaded both times.  What worked for me was NOT explicitly their cargo.

  6. you MUST be at your PC when Setup has completed copy and unpack the installation files.  Don't forget that you have your BIOS set to start legacy mode.  So when he tries to restart to complete the installation, it will try to start using the table inherited from on your hard disk - who is not here because you did a UEFI installation with partitions for UEFI.  So when Setup restarts the first time, you might as well get into the BIOS here and choose the UEFI boot mode.  If you do not, you will need to grab it whenever it restarts using F12 and manually tell it to boot from your hard drive using the UEFI.

  These steps, you should get installed and running.  But another thing I had to understand that when first, I installed and executed the dashboad Intel RST, there is no acceleration option even if my mSATA SSD was found healthy.  I found that if it is formatted and partitioned, you actually go into Disk Manager and delete the partition before the RST dashboard he sees as available for use as a cache.

  I hope this helps others out of me.  It's a heck of a lot easier when the hardware is not bad!

• Dell XPS L702X with Nvidia 3D Vision - HDMI problems

  Hello

  I recently bought some Dell XPS L702X 64 with Nvidia 3D Vision (NVIDIA GeForce GT 555 M).

  1. it comes with Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit and I've upgraded to Windows 7 64 bit Utltimate.
  2. I downloaded the Version of Windows 7 and I've changed the language to English, French.

  Everything works like magic with the exception of the exit HDMI from the PC to the TV (Sharp Aquos HD Ready - 2005 model).

  The TV recognizes the signal between PC and it displays 768 WXGA and immediately the computer laptop & TV Pale white display screens.
  To return the display on the laptop, I need to get out of the PC HDMI cable.
  HDMI works fine on my TV while he receives an input signal of the «TV decoder»

  Waiting for your valuable contributions.

  Kind regards
  Clement

  Please update your NVIDIA graphics driver, the latest version for GT555M is 340.52, hope this will solve your problem

• Dell u3014 does not connect to any laptop (Dell XPS 13 / Dell Studio XPS 1340) via display port

  Now, I received my u3014 dell monitor last night and did not, as still able to connect to one of my laptops.

  I have a Dell XPS 13 (L321X), which has a port minidisplay outside and a Dell StudioXPS 1340, who was a regular on displayport.

  Dell has included a mini displayport to displayport cable with the monitor and I tried this cable with two laptops, but no video appears.

  I get the following messages with each laptop:

  With the XPS 13: The monitor says "no displayport cable is connected.

  With the Studio XPS 1340: "This monitor now goes in powersafe mode'.

  The monitor works fine via HDMI and DVI, but obviously those who do not allow me to enjoy the maximum resolution.

  The two laptops under windows 7 64-bit with video drivers of dell stock. I'm at a loss for what to do and would appreciate any suggestions/help someone.

  Update: Dell sent me a new, replacement monitor. With this new monitor, I bought two cables:

  Mini-displayport to mini-displayport to connect the XPS 13 to the U3014:

  http://www.MonoPrice.com/products/product.asp?C_ID=102&cp_id=10246&cs_id=1024602&P_ID=5991&SEQ=1&format=2

  regular DisplayPort / regular displayport to connecct Studio XPS 1340 to the U3014:

  http://www.Amazon.com/GP/product/B005H3Q59U/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&PSC=1

  results: EVERYTHING WORKS as IT is MUST!

  As soon as I hung the xps 13 on the monitor, the monitor acknowledged instantly and went at full resolution. The same is true when I tried to connect with the Studio XPS 1340.

  So I don't know if it's a simple cable problem or if there is something wrong with the circuit board on the original U3014, and frankly, I don't want to try my new cables with her, just in case, and facing another headache.

  Whatever it is, this fixes all my problems. Thanks for all your help to try to diagnose the problem.

• New Dell XPS 420 Disk Partition/Division

  Hi all

  I just received my new Dell XPS 420 with 500 GB drive.  Default disk configuration is 1 BIG partion (unless of course another partition for the recovery disc).

  I need my drive partitioned at least 2 or 3 scores, however there is no option to specify your wishes for the disk partitioning when you order from Dell Online (I hope they have this option in the future).

  I was thinking two things to work around this problem:

  (1) use the Windows Vista 'Shrink the Volume' feature to shrink the C drive in the smallest size and create a new volume for my data.

  2) restore from "Restore the Image" but I don't know if you can specify the partition of drive during the restoration of the image.

  Any advice would be much appreciated.

  Thank you

  
  

• Interference/Dell XPS 13 display screen flicker problem

  Hello

  I bought my laptop Dell XPS 13 (L321X) in December of 2012.  Starting in mid-2013, I began to experience my screen suddenly blur. I enclose a picture of what's going on. I don't think nothing of it at first, and honestly it would happen maybe once a month.  I thought that it was maybe that I had the laptop on my lap and it was be overheated.  In any case, I don't think a lot of it

  Since the beginning of this year, I saw that it started doing it more frequently.  Last month, it happened more frequently, to the point that it disrupts my use of the laptop.  I LOVE the laptop, except for this issue.  Can someone please help me understand what seems to be the problem with the display problem?

  I haven't tried the connection to the laptop to an external monitor to see if the problem is with my video player or a screen.  It's just hard to tie it to an external monitor at the time where the problem starts, because the interference goes away in 20-30 seconds.

  Hi all, I posted this message a few months ago.  I never received any positive suggestions or solving the problem, so I did what I do naturally when I'm out of options.  I reformatted my entire hard drive and re-installed windows and all the drivers from scratch.

  Pouf!  Problem gone!  Didn't happen for several months.  I guess that there is a bug in the version of the BIOS or display drivers.  I recommend others try this - it worked for me and I am in love with the XPS.

  Good luck!