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    XPS m1730 help=)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by gundam789, Jan 30, 2009.

  1. gundam789

    gundam789 Notebook Geek

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    Hello i just recently purchased a dell xps m1730 laptop and i would like to do a manual reinstall of windows vista using dell recovery CD , but i am not sure on how to do this and im scared to mess it up.
    I went on dell website to try and grab the latest drivers but not sure wich one to dowload. For example under chipset option there are two downloads and i have no idea wich one i need. ( i can`t find the drivers for the logitech LCD)
    Also i believe this laptop has a partition on wich the OS is saved on in case i want to reinstall factory defaults? Should i delete this?
    Since i have two hard drives on wich hard drive should i install the OS , im really confused here need help :) :confused:
     
    gundam789, Jan 30, 2009
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  2. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    The Logitech LCD driver is there, under applications, if I remember correctly, or extras, or something like that.
    As for reinstalling ...
    It`s plug and play.
    Put in the dvd , boot, follow instructions, format the partitions, finish installation, then install drivers,and you`re good to go.
    Also, most drivers can be found on the Dell dvd,the only ones worth updating are the chipset and video drivers...
     
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    gundam789 Notebook Geek

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    Should i install the latest bios or stay with the one it shipped with?
    On the new bios it says support for new graphic cards , just wondering if it helps with overheating for 8800m or is that a problem with just the 8400 and 8600?
    Also is the 8800m gtx a g96 processor?
     
    gundam789, Jan 31, 2009
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    reiella Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can also get the latest GamePanel software from Logitech [Software, Downloads, G15 ( or G19 I guess if you want ).

    That said, Dell's driver should be fine, a few new lcd apps were added, but most of the changes in GP 3 are for the G19.
     
    reiella, Feb 1, 2009
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