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Subject: XPS 15
I have a xps15 that I bought at a second hand store, it had no hdd. I installed a 750gb drive in which I havenot been able to install windows 7 ultimate, the original OS
Any help with partitions, drivers, ect would b greatly appreciated
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ejn63
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May 2nd, 2016 05:00
You'll need to explain what happens when you try -- no one can offer much help based on what you've posted.
Is the drive recognized? Does Windows start to install? What happens thereafter? Which XPS 15 is it? L501x/L502x/522/etc?
Are there any pre-existing passwords on the system you don't have?
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May 2nd, 2016 10:00
It's a l501x. When trying to install from USB it make it to the instal windows 7 screen then it says "A required cd/DVD drive device driver is missing. I don't think there are any passwords other than the one I put on it, because it will load windows 10. Problem is the l501x is not supported by windows 10
ejn63
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May 2nd, 2016 11:00
You can usually get past this if you disconnect and reconnect the install media (without exiting the install routine).
Though Dell doesn't support Windows 10, it will work just fine on this model.
whitebmh
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May 2nd, 2016 13:00
ty I will try it and let u know the results
whitebmh
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May 4th, 2016 10:00
Good news, it worked. I think I have managed to load all drivers except (unknown device) its hardware Ids value is (ACPI\SMO8800)
(*SMO8800)
ejn63
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May 4th, 2016 11:00
That's the hard drive free-fall sensor.
whitebmh
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May 4th, 2016 11:00
IRQ 0x00000014 (20)
whitebmh
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May 4th, 2016 14:00
Ok. So I go to the manufacturers web sight, or do I need a hdd?
ejn63
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May 4th, 2016 14:00
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(for windows 7)
whitebmh
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May 4th, 2016 15:00
Thank you very much
whitebmh
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May 4th, 2016 16:00
Thank you. All is well now. You are the man.
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May 11th, 2016 08:00
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2394&SUBSYS_046E1028&REV_30
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2394&SUBSYS_046E1028
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2394&CC_088000
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2394&CC_0880
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May 11th, 2016 09:00
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2393&SUBSYS_046E1028&REV_30
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2393&SUBSYS_046E1028
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2393&CC_088000
PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2393&CC_0880