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    M1710 slows down

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Cyport, Dec 23, 2006.

  1. Cyport

    Cyport Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I recently brought a XPS M1710 but whenever I use the dvd drive to install things (games, programs etc) the computer slows down alot, it takes me 2 minutes to open firefox during this. The problem though is that it also slows down the installation.
     
    Cyport, Dec 23, 2006
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check the transfer mode of the correct (usually secondary) IDE channel of the DVD drive and see if it is working at Ultra DMA mode (Go to Device Manager > IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers > Secondary IDE channel [get the properties] > Advanced Settings Tab) if the Current transfer mode is PIO then that is the problem. Uninstall secondary IDE channel and refresh device manager, it should automatically reinstall Secondary channel with DMA enabled.
     
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  3. Cyport

    Cyport Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, the secondary driver had the PIO problem, I have uninstalled it but it seems like it wont reinstall like you said.

    But i have clicked Add Hardware and it is back now, thanks.
     
    Cyport, Dec 23, 2006
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    donka Notebook Geek

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    After you uninstall the IDE controller, you need to either manually add it as you did or just restart your laptop and Windows will automatically detect and reinstall it.
     
    donka, Dec 23, 2006
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