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    USB not working on XPS M1530 after installing XP

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ufvj217, May 13, 2008.

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    ufvj217 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i just put XP on my 1530, and i cant seem to get any of the USB ports to work, or the wireless...it will detect my network, i log on to the network....says its acquiring signal...then nothing..any ideas?
     
    ufvj217, May 13, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You need to download the Intel Chipset Utility from www.intel.com. Additionally, download from support.dell.com the Dell Notebook System Software (NSS) on the driver page for the M1530. That should get your USB ports working.

    After that, download from www.intel.com the WiFi drivers for your card. You could download the ones from Dell, but they will be older. Newer drivers from Intel's website will work better.
     
    Greg, May 13, 2008
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    ufvj217 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks, i would try that now, but im tired so ill do it tomorow!
     
    ufvj217, May 14, 2008
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    i forgot i made this thread, but i finally got the wireless working. only thing is the USB!!! i tried the intel chipset, i reinstalled it multiple times. its installed, and i got the NSS from dell's site, and its still not working. this is what its showing. i REALLY need to fix this, i hate the touchpad, i need to use my mouse!!!!

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    ufvj217, Jun 2, 2008
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    Udi Notebook Consultant

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=254815

    I'd start from scratch personally, I think you've messed up. You really have to install the chipset drivers first (before anything else), and I'd suggest using the ones in that package, plus following the readme to the dot.

    Hope that helps
     
    Udi, Jun 3, 2008
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    ufvj217 Notebook Enthusiast

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    crap.

    reinstalling is no problem, ill just backup my stuff. i guess thats what ill have to do.
     
    ufvj217, Jun 3, 2008
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