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    PCI Device on a i9300

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fins4o8, Aug 16, 2005.

  1. fins4o8

    fins4o8 Notebook Consultant

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    hi, I just bought a i9300 (specs are on my sig) earlier today from private owner & he didnt have any Dell Software Disk. I reformatted my HDD & re-installed XP Pro but when checking the Device Mgr I have PCI device as ?. I installed the Moblie Chipset that supports PCI devices from Dell site but it still shows up as ?. since i dont have any restore disk is there anyway i can get this device driver installed correctly?

    I'm willing to pay for copies of the System Restore Disk made by dell if anyone wants to sell me one. :eek:

    thanks & any help would be appreciated.
     
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    fins4o8 Notebook Consultant

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    I reformated my 9300 today after trying to live with the dellware for a week - I could be wrong but I'm willing to bet it's the modem (everyone always forgets about the poor little modem.)
     
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    u need to download ALL the drivers (except the display and printer) drivers
     
  6. fins4o8

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    drumfu: i did install all the drivers, sorry i didnt mention this earlier

    zoAR: i did install the modem drivers.

    Thanks for everyones replies & suggestions but after I installed SP2, PCI Devices didnt show up anymore & when checking Device Mgr, i see the PCI Devices installed.