Dell Linux Conversations

Driver Compatibility, Help Please

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:26:06 Z

I have a Dell Inspiron i537MT with windows Vista, we were supposed to receive this same model but with windows XP Pro. My IT department wants me do a dual boot with windows xp and windows 7, we own volume licenses so it should not be a problem to downgrade to XP PRO. but what i do need to know is if the drivers that came with my dell model is compatible with with xp pro.the computer model is i537 Inspiron USEO14MC..Please let me know as soon as possible if I can use or atleast download xp drivers to this model. Thank You

Mircosoft Works 9.0

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:42:27 Z

I have mircosoft works 9 on my computer. The system keeps asking me to regrister, I went to get my disk and it is not in my box.

I only can sign on 10 more times then it want let me get in.

I need the number off the disk to do this. Check order and you can see that I order mircosoft from Dell when purchased my computer.

Thanks.

Connie Sue

Dell's plans for LTS upgrade and how to keep legal codecs

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:14:20 Z

Hi,

I replaced the Dell mini 10v 8.04 with 9.04 unr and promptly lost the media codecs supplied by dell. Couldn't work out how to upgrade from within ubuntu as it seemed that Dell had limited the update functions in 8.04. Also coudn't work out how to transfer the codecs separately. So wiped 8.10 with a new 9.04 unr from a memory stick. More recently I've installed 9.10 and lost wireless function as well, but supposedly gained home drive and swap encryption. So the machine is safer but not very useful as a netbook! What I'm wondering is this:

Suppose I work out how to convert the useless reinstall CD supplied by Dell (the mini has no CD drive) into an iso to load onto a memory stick using ubuntu startup disk creator, I might be able to reinstall the original 8.04lts complete with legal codecs. Anyone know how to generate an iso image from the cd? I've read about DD but not sure if that will really do the trick.

Then suppose that Dell provide an upgrade path, from within 8.04 to skip directly to the next lts: 10.04 when it comes out. That way I might end up with a secure home drive on the netbook and still keep the legal codecs. Though probably the internal upgrade won't allow the introduction of drive encryption.

Does anyone know what Dells plans are for Ubuntu upgrades, and how users can keep the legal codecs throughout OS changes? Or does the Dell license somehow cover you to use unlicensed codecs on the machine?

Thanks

factory reset

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:29:00 Z

Want to do a factory restore/reset on dell desktop. I've tried the restart then when www.dell.com is at top of screen pushing down on cntrl f11 at same time. I've tried this many many times and just goes to restart. Any suggestions? Reason I want to do this is do too it won't connect to internet and keeps popping up stating that needs antispyware installed so I went and bought AVG antiviris and antispyware. It removed a trojan but stil can't update program do to can't connect online. Appreciate anyones help. Thank you and have a great holiday.

Only 20 more days until Open Source Linux Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Alpha 1!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:59:15 Z

Go 2 http://cdimage.ubuntu.com on December 10th, 2009, in order 2 download Open Source Linux Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Alpha 1. New Alpha And Beta Tester's are always welcomed in the Ubuntu Forums on Ubuntu.com.

ActiveSync on a Windows 7 machine?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:14:45 Z

I have an older Dell Axim X5 PDA, and I've been able to use it with my Windows XP machine for a long time. I'm building a new Windows 7 computer, and the Microsoft site says that ActiveSync won't work. What synch software is the best choice to replace it, or should I try to 'force' the new computer to recognize and use Active Sync?

'Base System Device' driver

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:31 Z

Hello,

I recently installed Windows 7 on my studio 1435. All the drivers were installed correctly but the 'Base System Device' driver couldn't be installed. I tried the 'Search Automatically for the updated driver software' option but no driver could be found. where can I find the 'Base System Device' driver?

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU

OS: 64 bit

Ubuntu 9.10 Dell factory Recovery ISO link

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:23 Z

Hi, What it is, i have gone and lost the link for the Ubuntu 9.10 Dell Factory Recovery ISO link. I know it's 1.3GB in size, but I cant find it.

Need Modem Drivers for Ubuntu 9.04 -Conexant D850 56K V.9X PCI DF Modem ULD]

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:30 Z

Hi everyone:

I was told Dell did write some drivers for Ubuntu and this is one of 3 dell machines I have that need one. Does anyone here know how to find out if they do?

TIA

725 printer driver? (Ubuntu)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:24:42 Z

Hi. I'm trying to get a 725 printer installed on my Ubuntu Linux system, but there doesn't seem to be a driver for it. Obviously I don't want (nor afford) to buy a new printer. What can I do? (bear in mind I'm not that experienced, so I'll be grateful if you could talk me through a solution)

Cheers for any help

Java

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:56:11 Z

Since Dell reloaded my windows , i have not been able to load jave. It worked before, were all the drivers or any thing else loaded?

How to restore proprietary sound card drivers after Ubuntu upgrade

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:57:55 Z

I see that I am not the only person facing this issue:

http://en.community.dell.com/forums/p/19241984/19370296.aspx#19370296

I have exactly the same scenario as the person that posted this link. The only difference with me is that I postponed my Ubuntu upgrade to 8.04 until the time where the version I was running was clearly no longer supported.

I'm not a Linux kernel expert, I just an ordinary laptop user, so I'd rather not spend countless hours tweaking my system in hopes that I might get lucky with a non-standard configuration.

I hope I don't sound too negative, I'm become a little frustrated.

Isn't there a way to get the proprietary drivers that DELL bundled with its Ubuntu laptops? Has Dell produced any non-vanilla Ubuntu upgrade CDs?

Dell_X02 and upgrades

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:24:57 Z

I bought a Dell Inspiron 1545 about six months ago and the first thing I did was trash Microsoft Vista and install Ubuntu.. At that time I think Dell offered Linux in version 8.10 while Ubuntu was up to 9.04. I've kept abreast of Ubuntu and Kubuntu and their problems with WIFI until I finally had to give up or find something better. On a forum in Ubuntu for Dell I found a reference for version 9.04 with a Dell recovery disk. I followed my nose and found the 9.10 version before they pulled it and downloaded it. I'm in love with this version. You should make it available to all your computer owners. I have upgraded it with Kubuntu Desktop and KDE 4.3.3 and it is spinning a cube on my desktop.

Windows 7 upgrade Failed - Looping - on "restart installation" catch 22 as only OS on restart is Win7

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:51:07 Z

Dell Windows 7 upgrade failed 60% of the way through - while installing device drivers - I think. I am left at prompt advising "restart Windows 7 installation" but restarting gives windows 7 as only OS option - i.e. not my old vista. Selecting this loops me round to prompt advising that I restart installation. Deja Vu - Groundhog Day. Does anyone know how I get out of this loop. I would appreciate any help - on a limb as DELLs DataSafe failed to back up system to DVD on four attempts.

Dell Studio 1557 approx 6 weeks old.

DELL DIMENSION E310

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:34:15 Z

put a new hard drive in and i cant get toontown. Everything else works like club penguin and other kids games. Does anyone have solution, do i have to buy one? This dad getting hounded by 9 year old. HELP

DELL MINI UBUNTU

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:08:41 Z

I HAVE JUST TAKEN DELIVERY OF A DELL MINI WITH UBUNTU 8.04 THE UPDATE MANAGER TELLS ME THERE ARE UPDATES TO INSTALL

AFTER DOWNLOADING UPDATES IT TRIES TO INSTALL THEM BUT FAILS DUE TO ERRORS, ITS THE SAME TRYING TO INSTALL ANY SOFTWARE IT DOWN LOADS BUT CANNOT INSTALL DUE TO ERRORS

DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE

REGARDS

Options for virtualization with Linux and Windows?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:59:12 Z

Hello!

I'm looking into ordering a new desktop system, and want to wind up with a virtualized setup with Linux (flexible on distro) plus Windows (7 or XP) installed. What are the options for getting up and running? What are the preinstalled options from Dell? For example, can I order a system with ESXi installed and Windows 7 as the host OS? Ubuntu as host OS?

What if I'm feeling lazy and just wanted Dell to ship a system preinstalled with the whole setup?

Thanks!

Installing Red Hat Linux hung up

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:30 Z

I have a Dell Inspiron 1520 and when I tried to install Linux it hung up with the message:

ide0 at 0x1f0-0x1f7,0x3f6 on irq14

Any one can offer a solution to this problem to enable to carry on Linux installation?

Thanks.

Help with using Windows 7

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:50:06 Z

I have been using XP machines without any problem. I today got Dell XP 8000 with Windows 7. The use of Win7 is confusing. My quesiton is:

a) What folder replaced "My Documents" in XP machine.

b) What replaced Disk Management (which allows to change drive letter).

c) How to readjust power management? The monitor prompted "power saving mode" and screen disappeared. How can I readjuist poser managment?

Thanks. Hummer

Upgrade from dell 9.04 to 9.10

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:12:55 Z

after upgrading to dell ubuntu 9.04 iso I attempted via update manager to upgrade to 9.10, was asked during upgrade if i wanted to keep dell image being new to ubuntu didn't no what to says so pressed continue and received various error messages after install, is thier anything I should be doing to just get clean upgrade to 9.10

xps M1730 mic not present - SOLVED

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:45 Z

I'm running ALSA, latest version on SUSE 11.1 on an xps M1730. I cannot find the mic controls on any mixer.

Neither the internal mic, nor the external. Consequently I cannot record, not use Skype, etc. Audio output works fine.

Following a troubleshooting suggestion I added the model=dell-3stack to the options on

/etc/modprobe.d/sound with no result.

Any suggestions? Yours,

MNATIELLO

NOTE: 2009-nov-10: Using model=dell-bios solves the issue.

New R710 Server with Redhat Linux 5.4

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:05 Z

We have acquired the new generation R710 Quad Core servers with 64 Gb og RAM.

Installed RedHat Linux 5 update 4, 64 bit version and the system only recognizes 32 Gb of RAM not the full 64 Gb installed.

Pushed the RAM to 72 Gb and Linux only sees 32 Gb no matter what the configuration is.

Anyone experienced this issue, please post.

Thank you.

Ubuntu 9.10 recovery media

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:42:29 Z

After upgrading my Dell Inspiron from Ubuntu 9.04 (Dell pre-installed) to 9.10, I am prevented from making a recovery DVD by a message about freedesktop.org and ".service files"

How do I remove a watermark

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:15:25 Z

The usual ways don't work???

WUBI Ununtu 9.10 and monitor error

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:18:25 Z

I've been running WUBI Ubuntu successfully on a GX270 with an E176PC LCD monitor. After completing the most recent upgrade to 9.10, I have developed a problem with monitor resolution. Prior to the upgrade, the monitor resolution was 1024 X768. Now the best resolution available is 800X600. Is there anyway to restore resolution to its pre-9.10 options?

tnx

mcm

Bois A01 and A02

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:14:40 Z

I have 15 demension 1100 running MS XP that I use for K to 5th grade, They are running very slow. when I looked in the knowledge base it suggested that there maay be a clock error and a fix was to upgrade the bios to A02.

When I went to the download page and followed the instructions for downloading the BIOS, the only option was to download A01, there was no A02 to download.

What gives? and is there another soluation?

Windows 7 Back up

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:50 Z

I did a clean install Windows 7 - Home Premium 64 bit a week ago. All went very smooth until a couple days ago. All of a sudden the Windows backup would not work. It starts the backup process and at about 25% it stops and states it could not complete the backup. When I try to change the way backup is done, I get a message "specified server does not exist as an installed service (3x80070424). Anyone else have this problem and are there any fixes available short of a completer reinstall?

Dell Inspiron 530, Q6600 Quad, nVidia 9400 GT, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HD

Purchase Date

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:52:14 Z

I am unable to complete the form to order system 7 as I cannot find my date of purchase. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Mike

Will PC Restore remove Ubuntu installation?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:42:33 Z

I have a Dell Studio XPS with Vista Ultimate. I installed Ubuntu 9.04 with no issues. I now want to completely remove Ubuntu. I only used the laptop to experiment with Linux, so a complete restore to factory condition would be fine with me. The question is whether the Dell PC Restore function completely restores the hard drive to original factory condition. This is a technical question: I need to know if PC Restore both fixes the Master Boot Record back to the original state (thus removing GRUB), and then reformats the hard drive to eliminate all the Linux partitions and restores the original full sized Vista partition. The online Dell instructions seem to indicate yes, but I'd really appreciate hearing from someone who knows this for a fact. What I fear is doing a PC Restore that leaves all the Linux stuff intact, thus really messing up the laptop. Thanks for any help--trb456

Conexant Modem Driver for Karmic

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:31:17 Z

Hello dear friends,

Dell Supported modem driver doesn't work on Ubuntu Karmic. After installing the driver, the computer complains about hsfconfig command. More detailed info can be found here:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1308328&highlight=conexant

Any suggestion?

Cheers,

Habib

Failure to copy hard drive using disk imaging utility

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:16:39 Z

My PC is Dimension E310; I run Windows XP.

I recently installed Paragon Drive Copy 9.0 Personal, a disk imaging utility.

I have attempted to copy my hard drive to an external hard drive using this utility but have received the following message:

"This disk cannot be copied. Depending on your system configuration and hardware, some disks can be

unavailable for the program "( meaning Paragon Drive Copy )

Does this mean that Dell has ensured that my hard drive cannot be copied by any disk imaging utility or is

there something I can do to correct the situation?

Thanks

linux on 537s

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:42:40 Z

I bought an Inspiron 537s with the hopes I could wipe out windows and install centos (its not going to be used a desktop). It boots fine from my dvd and it tries to start the install but then the blue install screen is just all garbled and it hangs. I also tried tried 'linux noprobe' and the screen doesnt garble but the install hangs when it asks me to pick a language. Anyone have any experience with this or have an ideas I can try?

Latitude On + MS Remote Desktop

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:21:44 Z

Any info on if it is possible to use RDP from Latitude On?

Word Perfect 12 Serial Number???

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:26:35 Z

I need to re-install WP 12 on a Dim 1100. I have the WP 12 install CD shipped with the unit.. The install program asks for a serial number. Where can the serial number be found??

Dell Integrated WebCam Drivers for Vostro 1320?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:31:38 Z

Hi guys,

I am running ubuntu 9.04 on my vostro 1320 and it runs superb. All i want now is drivers for the webcam as i need to use it now.

Is there a way to get the webcam up and running in ubuntu on vostro 1320 .

Does the DELL Ubuntu team have support for this webcam ?

Regards,

Shriniket Sarkar

eth0 link negotiation and link delay with CentOS

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:11:11 Z

Hi,

We have some Dell PowerEdge T300 running CentOS 5.3 and we are seeing speed negotiation problems (non-optimal speed) and link delay of up to 10s on NIC-1 (eth0) on those systems. We have upgraded to the latest BIOS without any change.

The network will negotiate to 10Mbps FD when connected to a 100Mbps capable switch and to 100Mbps FD when connected to a 1Gbps capable switch.

Any hints appreciated.

enable 3-D acceleration

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:45:14 Z

I've installed Ubuntu 9.04 with Gnome on the Desktop DELL Optiplex GX270 (NOT Tower) with the graphic card Intel(R) 82865G.

Video Drivers were installed automatically, but the 3-D acceleration doesn't work.
Howto enable 3-D acceleration for this graphic card?

Possible to completely reload my computer?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:34:29 Z

I've had my Dell for a few years and over that time it has slowed considerably and I suspect I have a virus or two. I have already followed the process of deleting unnecessary files and start-ups and defraged with little improvement. Is it possible to completely blow out all the data I have and start fresh like it was when I took my computer out of the box? Thanks.

Dell Precision NUMA support

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:50:50 Z

I found a solution for getting NUMA to work on Dell Precision, and perhaps other Dell hardware. I have some Dell Precision systems, and could not get NUMA support working in Linux. I found that the kernel option acpi=rsdt fixes the NUMA problem. By default, Linux uses the XSDT table, which is a replacement for RSDT. Either the XSDT table has an error, or Linux is parsing it incorrectly. Fortunately, the RSDT table seems to work.

Lost installtion disk

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:28:08 Z

Hi all,

I have Dell mini 12 with ubuntu (8.04). I need to reinstall the operation system, but i can't found the installation CD I've got with the mini-laptop.
Any idea where I can download it again...? (I search all the support sections in Dell site and found nothing...)

Thanks in advanced,

Any way to update the BIOS for Mini 9 running Ubuntu?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:02:10 Z

The only file(s) that appear to be available for updating the BIOS on the Inspiron Mini 9 is for Windoze. Is there any way to update the BIOS for an Ubuntu system?

Dell Mini 10 with Ubuntu 8.04 OS freezes

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:51:46 Z

Hi, I'm hoping someone here can help me. I've just spent two and a half hours waiting on hold for Dell's Ubuntu support team before giving up and trying to get some help here.

My 9 year old daughter bought a Dell Mini 10 once she had saved up enough birthday money in June 2009. It came with Ubuntu 8.04 OS pre-installed. I should have made sure that she had Windows as the OS but she wanted to order herself. My mistake.

The problem is that this laptop has NEVER worked. First the sound did not work - I contacted Dell who told me that it needed an external disk drive (can't remember what their justification was now) so I duly purchased one. Since then the laptop keeps freezing - I actually don't know if the sound is fixed as the keyboard freezes after about 1 minute of use. Ctrl-Alt-Del doesn't even work.

I want to return the laptop and either get a refund or get Ubuntu removed and Windows installed. My daughter has never been able to use this.

I'm really at my wits end because Dell Customer Support have been so unhelpful. They kept transferring me to the Ubuntu call queue. I really believe that this number cannot be manned - it is just not answered.

Any advice appreciated.

lost "administrator user account"

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:21:03 Z

hi ......while setting up parental control .................
by mistake, i made both user accounts to "standard user account", so that blocked me to change or control the computer.
it doesn't even allow me add another account to make "administrator user account", since i don't have administrator user account. it keep asking me for the administrator's password with a box that i can't even type...
in this case, do i have to reinstall the system or is there any better, faster, simple, easily way?
thank you for your prompt respond.....

Audio over HDMI (DisplayPort) on E6500

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:46:15 Z

Digital audio output over HDMI (via DP to HDMI converter) works fine out of the box in Vista on my Latitude E6500. Does not work at all in linux (only the single analog headphone output is listed as available outputs). I've tried a number of things, including different kernel versions, different alsa versions, different nVidia driver versions (I have the nvidia model of this laptop) and manually selecting model options for the alsa driver. Using the display over the DisplayPort works perfectly fine. Anybody have any suggestions or know if it's being worked on?

Please don't reply just to say "works in windows" (i know), "never tried it but it should work fine" (not helpful), "what is a DisplayPort?" (def not helpful), or "HDMI doesn't do audio" (not true).

Boot

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:32:26 Z

I get logo and then blinking cursor. Using the F12 - does not always work. It takes many, many attempts, but it finanally connected. What is the problem and how can I correct?

Linux for inspiron 1440

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:08:11 Z

I have a new inspiron 1440 and i tried to install ubuntu version 9.04. its fine with the basic utilities but the music player and CD drive dont work.

can any body fix it or suggest any other versionof Linux compatible with this system???

I bought a NEW Dell Desktop Inspirion 520, it has no windows installed.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:41:04 Z

Hi. Ive been told everything from "you must buy windows and have it installed" to "we highly recommend you only use Ubuntu, which is the operating sytem".

You ordered the computer with Ubuntu in it NO I DID NOT, IF YOU LOOK AT ALL THE DELL INSPIRION 530 DESKTOPS ON THE SALES PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE, YOU WILL SEE THAT THEY ALL HAVE WINDOWS LISTED AS THE OPERATING SYSTEM.

I BOUGHT THIS COMPUTER OFF OF THIS WEBSITE.

Im still upset.

FOR THE RECORD, to date: I'VE TALKED TO 15 DIFFERENT PEOPLE ON THE PHONE AND 5 DIFFERENT PEOPLE VIA EMAIL ABOUT THIS AND EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO SAY ABOUT IT.

IM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.

reinstalling recodex

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:27:26 Z

Is there anyway to recover the codex that came with my mini9 after installing a normal 9.04 ubuntu remix

32 or 64 bit Ubuntu 9.10

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:17:51 Z

Can someone tell me if this a 32 or 64 bit ISO

http://linux.dell.com/files/ubuntu/karmic/iso-images/ubuntu-9.10-dell_X01.iso

If it's 32 bit is there a 64bit version avaliable. I'm looking to load it on my Inspiron 1501

Thanks

failed attempt to install linux causes flash drive to be useless

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:29:10 Z

I tried to install Ubuntu using a flashdrive. Part of the procedure to is download an image file to the flashdrive so my netbook sees it as a CD. I have given up on Linux for now and have copied the Ubuntu to a CD and deleted it from the flash drive.

But I can't delete everything from the drive. Regardless of how I try, including 2 different shredders, I can't get rid of a file called pool. I open pool and I get main. I open main and I get p. I open p and I get ppp. I open ppp and I get PPP_245~D. WinXP can't open PPP245.

File shredders won't eat them because they say the file(s) are in use.

I can't record anything on the flashdrive because it still looks like an optical drive to both my computers. When I try to record something I get a popup telling me to put a disc in the drive. Prior to my attempt to install Ubuntu, when I used the flashdrive, my computers recognized it as a Kingston flashdrive.

How do I get rid of pool and/or make the flashdrive stop being a virtual optical drive? The pool file maybe what makes the drive look like an optical drive.

John