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    My I6400 arrived today, finally!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by TheGriffin, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. TheGriffin

    TheGriffin Notebook Consultant

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    Haha, this thing is awesome, I can't explain my shear of excitement :D.

    Now I have a couple of questions to begin with...

    How do I activate the ATi AVIVO thingy (I am using OmegaDrivers though.)?

    Is there a way to get Cyberlink DVD without paying for it? I mean it was with the laptop loaded but I instantly threw in the XP Reinstall CD to save my self time and hassle instead of uninstalling all the garbage.

    I heard you can ask Dell for software CD's, what software can they provide for free?
     
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  2. kidA

    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    yup its the dvd player for dell computers since xp doesn't have built in dvd codecs. just call up dell and ask for the cyberlink dvd software and the sonic recordnow if they didnt give you that either.
     
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    TheGriffin Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a driver somewhere for the LCD panel? I know it's a Samsung looking at the order list.
     
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    kage26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't think you need a driver for the monitor unless you ordered an external one too. Search the formatting thread, I beleive SG clarifies it in there. Good luck with the reformat!
     
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    TheGriffin Notebook Consultant

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    Oh sweet, thanks for the tip. Ill go and have a look there :).
     
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    Hmm, I installed the Sigmatel Audio drivers and I have yet to see any special software to have some kind of control over the sounds, etc.

    Also installed the Creative Audigy Software on Dell's site, nothing from that either.

    Anyone get any program to control their audio hardware?
     
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  7. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    erm you know the xp reinstall cd is clean from bloatware dont you? lol
     
    streather, Aug 16, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    lol .
     
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  9. TheGriffin

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    I think u misunderstood my post, I said I threw the CD IN, which means I didn't even bother checking out the laptop before formatting it with the CD.
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I just realized the same as well. I installed the Sigmatel driver's and also the Creative ADVANCED HD but I don't see any software. I even checked on Creative's website and their AutoUpdate checker doesn't recognize my audio device. Worked before I reformated my laptop.
     
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  11. streather

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    ahhh sorry i misread lol
     
    streather, Aug 16, 2006
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