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    Vostro 1500 - Boot e Screen Brightness - Vista Business

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alek4u, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. alek4u

    alek4u Newbie

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    Hi..

    I've read a lot of post without finding what I'm searching for..

    2 problem:

    1) When I start my pc the screen is always black until the Windows Logo.
    I can't see anything about the boot, I can't see the Dell's logo, the loading bar.. the screen seems to be OFF..
    If I use an external monitor I can see all, the Dell's Logo, the boot, and the loading bar of windows..

    Is it right?!?!?!?!?

    2) I don't know why but I can't adjust the brightness of my screen, neither with fn-up fn-down, neither with power management. It worked, maybe I've done something wrong (installing a programm?! a driver?! )..
    I really don't know, I've done nothing..
    I've tried updating the Nvidia Video Card, and reinstalling QuickSet.. nope..
    In the evening I will try in safe mode, and then to update the bios..

    Thank u!! :)
     
    alek4u, Nov 15, 2007
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  2. DeusEx

    DeusEx Notebook Evangelist

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    there is definately something wrong with your computer. Try dell support and see what they say.
     
    DeusEx, Nov 15, 2007
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  3. sinstoic

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    Reset the BIOS and do a clean reinstall. If nothing works, time for return and replacement!
     
    sinstoic, Nov 15, 2007
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  4. alek4u

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    uh.. ok, I can't update the bios because I have the latest one..
    and I don't know how to reset the BIOS.. I'm waiting for DELL assistance to help me..

    I bought it less than a month ago.. :( :(
     
    alek4u, Nov 16, 2007
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  5. cvx5832

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    Even if you have the same one - give it a try anyway and reflash. That will get you started with ruling factors out.

    Regards,
    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Nov 16, 2007
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  6. sinstoic

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    I am not asking you to flash the BIOS, but reset the configuration settings to its factory defaults. You enter the setup screen by pressing F2 function key at Dell Logo during boot up.

    Once done, ensure that the brightness level is set to maximum for both on battery and on power.
     
    sinstoic, Nov 16, 2007
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  7. alek4u

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    Replaced motherboard - It works now
     
    alek4u, Nov 26, 2007
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