It goes over details on what drivers should be installed and in the order that they are installed.
Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - A vital utility that provides critical updates and patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling the operating system or updating all the computer’s drivers, it is imperative that this software be installed first. Currently, the DSS and NSS are not required for systems with Windows Vista installed. This is located under the System and Configuration UtilitiesCategory on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Video Adapter - Enhances video performance. This is located under the Video Adapter Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Network Interface Card(NIC) - Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
AudioAdapter - Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Modem - Allows dialup capability. This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards - Enhances the pointing device features. This is located under the Mouse & KeyboardsCategory on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Other Devices
Bluetooth® Module This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband Cards This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
PCMCIA/Smartcard controller this is located under the Security Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
From your post I would look to see if the chipset drivers and dell notebook system software was installed.
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Here is a link for manual reinstalling Windows.
support.dell.com/.../document
It goes over details on what drivers should be installed and in the order that they are installed.
Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - A vital utility that provides critical updates and patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling the operating system or updating all the computer’s drivers, it is imperative that this software be installed first. Currently, the DSS and NSS are not required for systems with Windows Vista installed. This is located under the System and Configuration Utilities Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Video Adapter - Enhances video performance. This is located under the Video Adapter Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Network Interface Card (NIC) - Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Audio Adapter - Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Modem - Allows dialup capability. This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards - Enhances the pointing device features. This is located under the Mouse & Keyboards Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Other Devices
This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
this is located under the Security Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
From your post I would look to see if the chipset drivers and dell notebook system software was installed.
Intel Mobil Chipset
Dell Notebook System Software
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&releaseid=R181862&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3601&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=0&libid=7&typeid=-1&dateid=-1&formatid=-1&source=-1&fileid=247873
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