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    Need Help: E1505 (Noobie)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nmontesc34, Apr 11, 2006.

  1. nmontesc34

    nmontesc34 Newbie

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    Hi everyone. I am fairly new to the notebook scene and come across this site when i needed to research some things about notebooks. In anycase i ordered an e1505 from dell and the specs are as follows:

    2.0 ghz Core Duo
    2x 512 Dual Channel Ram
    60gb 7200 RPM HDD
    Bluetooth + Intel Pro Wireless
    15.4 Wsxga+ Screen
    Ati Radeon x1400 HyperMemory

    I followed the directions provided by SouthernGirl in order to reformat and reinstall windows Xp to my notebook. My problem lies in the part where i needed to install the drivers. My system came with a Drivers and Utilities disk but under the computer type pull down menu, there were no options for Inspiron e1505/e1705. There were other options for systems such as the 9300, 6000, 710m etc. Which of these systems closely resemble the architecture of my e1505? Should i bother with the Drivers and Utilities Disk or should i just install the Network Card and download the drivers directly from dell's site?

    Any help would be appreciated. TIA.
     
    nmontesc34, Apr 11, 2006
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  2. varun55

    varun55 Notebook Guru

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    I believe the e1505 is known as the 6400 on Dell's business site.

    I would download the drivers from Dell's website because they have the specifec drivers for the e1505 based on your specs.
     
    varun55, Apr 11, 2006
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  3. syxbit

    syxbit Notebook Evangelist

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    i never even got a drivers disk
    just DL'd the drivers from dell.com
    are there drivers on the disk that aren't on the website?
     
    syxbit, Apr 11, 2006
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  4. nmontesc34

    nmontesc34 Newbie

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    Hmm i dont believe so.
     
    nmontesc34, Apr 11, 2006
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    pearson Newbie

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    I just got my e1505 from Dell and did a fresh install of XP. The driver disk they provide you is incorrect. I contacted Dell and they said they don't have a driver disk yet for this machine. Go figure.

    Anyway just go to the driver section of the machine, dl, and install. Pay attention to the order.
     
    pearson, Apr 12, 2006
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    Nebbie Notebook Enthusiast

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    support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=INSPIRONI6400/E1505&os=WW1&osl=EN

    Hope this helps if you can't find the xp drivers

    Neb
     
    Nebbie, Apr 12, 2006
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