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    about M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mandegarfar, Jun 13, 2008.

  1. mandegarfar

    mandegarfar Notebook Guru

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    hi , yesterday finally I bought M1530 ,
    I have some question about it :

    1)There is just 2 partition on HD , one is C , another is for back up , could I devide the main partition C to more partition ? Please explain that how could I do that ?
    2)Is it possible to instal XP or another version of vista ? If yes how could I do that ?
    3)when the hard are working in high rpm (for example when I'm coping files) there is no sound but in low rpm (when i'm looking for file in folder) when i touch my ear to left side of mouse-pad -where the HD is locates- there is a little noise , has the HD got any problem ?
    4)It's the first time that I'm working with vista , I couldn't find the version of my vga driver , please explain in detail

    thanks
     
    mandegarfar, Jun 13, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    1. You can use Vista's disk manager to change the volume size. Control Panel>System and Maintenance>Create and Format hard disk partitions

    2. Yes, here is a guide.

    3. No, you're hard drive is fine.

    4. You can find the latest video card drivers at http://laptopvideo2go.com/
     
    atbnet, Jun 13, 2008
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  3. TheRealFireblade

    TheRealFireblade Notebook Consultant

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    Are you absolutely sure there are only two partitions?
    Just because only two are showing, doesn't mean it only has two.
    XPS M1730's for instance, have two hidden partitions :yes:

    You'll find your graphics card drivers version, by going into Control Panel > System > Device Manager > Display Adapters.
    Right-click on the product it finds, and select properties > driver.

    You can check if you have the latest drivers, by visiting the downloads section for your specific laptop, on Dell's website ;)
     
    TheRealFireblade, Jun 14, 2008
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