Dell Studio 1747 ATI mobility drivers to Windows XP?

Question

Hello My company have a such big problem with my laptop. We bought this laptop to work, but our software requires Windows XP. We had dvd with Windows 7, and I know that is XP mode but we can't use this. We can't use vmware or any similar solutions too. So, to be brief - Windows XP is only way for us. I formatted drive and installed XP (modified nlite version with SATA/AHCI drivers included to prevent BSOD on install). I found most of drivers - for ethernet card, card reader, chipset, etc but I can't force my graphics card to run it ! I have ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650. I tried to: 1) install ATI Catalyst - (no result) 2) install drivers for Windows Vista (no result) 3) Transforms ATI Radeon HD 4650 drivers to mobility version by unofficial mod tool (no result) 4) install such default windows drivers to ATI mobility (no result) I don't know what to do. Who knows a solution? I readed that DELL don't officially support wxp on studio laptop, but without that old OS that laptop will be useless for our company.

lifein · Answer

Solution for people with same problem: 1. Download catalyst 9.4 for xp and mobility modder 2. unpack drivers and don't install it 3. run mobilty modder and correct drivers 4. Check VENDOR ID of your not recognized VGA card (in hardware manager -> details) and copy it\ It wil something similar to: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2772&SUBSYS_D0001458&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&10 5. Edit CX_78234.inf file from XP_INF directory & find line with ATI MOBILITY RADEON 4650 6. replace that PCI\VEN with that taken from 3. 7. run setup.exe 8. If you see warning (something about uncertified drivers) - it's OK 9. Restart your laptop Any questions:

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dtran123 · Answer

Hi.  Can you please tell me where you got the drivers needed to install windows xp and avoiding the BSOD?  I need network card, card reader, chipset drivers etc.  Thanks in advance!

otorre01 · Answer

Hello, I am having exactly the same problem except that I cannot find MOST of the drivers. Can you please send me an e-mail with those? I will highly appreciate it because my job depends on it.

Thanks!

lifein · Answer

Ok guys. On monday I will backup downloaded drivers from the laptop and I will upload it on rapidshare. But you must check content yourself, i don't have to time do digg inside that package. I downloaded sooo many drivers, but it's complete collection I think and you will find whatever you need.

otorre01 · Answer

Thanks. One surprising thing I found it is that some of the Win 7 drivers worked, but for the ATI is saying about Microsoft Framework 2.0. As soon as I update my machine, will let you know.

otorre01 · Answer

Oh well, well! I have got the driver at last. I will upload it to rapidshare and include you for the downloading.

rratefiarivony · Answer

Hello, can you include me to for the ST 1747 drivers downloading from rapidshare ? Thanks in advance, Rija

lifein · Answer

Firstly, use NLITE to integrate AHCI text-mode drivers. Details here: http://tinyurl.com/ahci-dell-1747 Modified ATI drivers: http://rapidshare.com/files/347611163/9-4_xp32_dd_ccc_wdm_enu.zip Network drivers: I will upload drivers package later (with all of drivers)

rratefiarivony · Answer

lifein, for now, i have installed ATI Mobility Radeon 4650. But i can't find or install driver for IDT 92HD73C audio driver. I've found in dell driver web site some drivers for IDT 92XXX but can't install it. Can you tell me what driver you are using to and how to install it ? Thanks

TheRealFireblad · Answer

i can't find or install driver for IDT 92HD73C audio driver.

These you mean :emotion-55:

Those are the only IDT drivers for Windows 7 64bit listed on the Studio 1747 'Drivers & Downloads' page, so I don't know where you were looking for them?

rratefiarivony · Answer

TheRealFireblade, Yes ,you are right for the studio 1747 but i've found that some inspiron models have the same IDT sound manufacturer and have also driver for XP. I've tried to use those but all fails.

JSamps0n · Answer

I too have recently taken delivery of a 1747 and must replace W7 with XP in order to run work related apps & utilities.

Before I trash the W7 system I have been rounding up all the necessary drivers and steps for getting XP up and running quickly.

I've taken note of the info and links in this thread but was wondering if I could I ask for an e-mail summary of the key steps and links to drivers so that I don't overlook anything.

Many thanks in advance for this help. I only hope that I can return the favor someday in the not too distant future for another needy soul. :emotion-1:

dtran123 · Answer

I have found the necessary drivers (AHCI, video, network) and methods of installation to successfully install Windows XP 64 bit on Dell Studio 1747 laptop.  I am having trouble finding the sound drivers.  I will write up an instruction list this afternoon when I have some time.  In the mean time, if anyone has any luck with getting the sound going, please please let me know.  Thanks muchly.

otorre01 · Answer

I tried to attach the file for you but the system says i do not have permission. If you are not too concern, I can send you in e-mail but it is 20 MB size

rratefiarivony · Answer

Hi, is this driver work for win XP Pro 32bits ? Rija

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