Inspiron 1150 reinstallation CD problems

Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD and
a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow and
have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
Device".

It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using one
of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on the
Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate any
suggestions. Thanks!

Damm, you guys are smart.

I couldn't understand why Dell's reinstallation CD wouldn't have the right
drivers - that'd make sense to me.

Thanks!

Joe

"Dean-MN" <> wrote in message
news:. ..
> Casual observer wrote:
>> Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>> existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP).
>> I
>> have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>> and
>> a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>> partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format),
>> and
>> run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>> screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device
>> Manager,
>> there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>> and
>> have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>> Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>> Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>> Device".
>>
>> It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't
>> picked
>> up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>> one
>> of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>> the
>> Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>> any
>> suggestions. Thanks!
>
> Hi,
> The Dell operating System reinstallation disc does not have the right
> drivers for your I-1150. The Drivers and Utilities will have them as well
> as the Dell support Web site. After installing the OS, first install the
> chipset driver then the video driver. Let us know how it goes... Dean

The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden variety
Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to allow
you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the product
activation horse manure.

The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was released,
and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per contract
with Microsoft.

That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the motherboard
chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen readable and
usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow question
marks should go away... Ben Myers

On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer" <>
wrote:

>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD and
>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow and
>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>Device".
>
>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using one
>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on the
>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate any
>suggestions. Thanks!
>

Thanks, everyone - I'm back up and running now - appreciate all the help.

Joe

"Ben Myers" <> wrote in message
news:...
> The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden variety
> Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to
> allow
> you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the product
> activation horse manure.
>
> The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was
> released,
> and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per
> contract
> with Microsoft.
>
> That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the motherboard
> chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen readable
> and
> usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow
> question
> marks should go away... Ben Myers
>
> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer"
> <>
> wrote:
>
>>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
>>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>>and
>>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
>>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
>>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>>and
>>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>>Device".
>>
>>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
>>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>>one
>>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>>the
>>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>>any
>>suggestions. Thanks!
>>

Good! Now as a safeguard, download and install I8KFANGUI to control the system
fans and keep the system from overheating. This is a good precaution to follow
with the 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160, all of which use a very similar type of
chassis... Ben Myers

On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:52:22 GMT, "Casual observer" <>
wrote:

>Thanks, everyone - I'm back up and running now - appreciate all the help.
>
>Joe
>
>"Ben Myers" <> wrote in message
>news:.. .
>> The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden variety
>> Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to
>> allow
>> you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the product
>> activation horse manure.
>>
>> The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was
>> released,
>> and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per
>> contract
>> with Microsoft.
>>
>> That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the motherboard
>> chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen readable
>> and
>> usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow
>> question
>> marks should go away... Ben Myers
>>
>> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer"
>> <>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>>>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP). I
>>>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>>>and
>>>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete the
>>>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format), and
>>>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that the
>>>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device Manager,
>>>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>>>and
>>>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>>>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>>>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>>>Device".
>>>
>>>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't picked
>>>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>>>one
>>>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>>>the
>>>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>>>any
>>>suggestions. Thanks!
>>>
>

I'd already installed it on the Inspiron - I use it on my Latitude D600,
too - seems like the Inspiron on has two speeds - slow and fast - whereas
the Latitude has three speeds - slow, medium, and fast - is that correct?
Any changes you've made to the thresholds as far as when the fan kicks up to
the higher speed?

Thanks!

Joe

"Ben Myers" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Good! Now as a safeguard, download and install I8KFANGUI to control the
> system
> fans and keep the system from overheating. This is a good precaution to
> follow
> with the 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160, all of which use a very similar
> type of
> chassis... Ben Myers
>
> On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:52:22 GMT, "Casual observer"
> <>
> wrote:
>
>>Thanks, everyone - I'm back up and running now - appreciate all the help.
>>
>>Joe
>>
>>"Ben Myers" <> wrote in message
>>news:. ..
>>> The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden
>>> variety
>>> Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to
>>> allow
>>> you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the
>>> product
>>> activation horse manure.
>>>
>>> The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was
>>> released,
>>> and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per
>>> contract
>>> with Microsoft.
>>>
>>> That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the
>>> motherboard
>>> chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen
>>> readable
>>> and
>>> usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow
>>> question
>>> marks should go away... Ben Myers
>>>
>>> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer"
>>> <>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>>>>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP).
>>>>I
>>>>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>>>>and
>>>>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete
>>>>the
>>>>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format),
>>>>and
>>>>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that
>>>>the
>>>>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device
>>>>Manager,
>>>>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>>>>and
>>>>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>>>>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>>>>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>>>>Device".
>>>>
>>>>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't
>>>>picked
>>>>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>>>>one
>>>>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>>>>the
>>>>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>>>>any
>>>>suggestions. Thanks!
>>>>
>>

I tend to put up with the fan noise, and crank the slow fan temperature down to
around 120 degrees F, sometimes lower. The fan is easier and far less expensive
to replace than the entire motherboard. But that's just me. I am a bit
paranoid about heat in computers after losing a big Maxtor SCSI drive to heat
around 10 years ago... Ben Myers

On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:34:45 GMT, "Casual observer" <>
wrote:

>I'd already installed it on the Inspiron - I use it on my Latitude D600,
>too - seems like the Inspiron on has two speeds - slow and fast - whereas
>the Latitude has three speeds - slow, medium, and fast - is that correct?
>Any changes you've made to the thresholds as far as when the fan kicks up to
>the higher speed?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Joe
>
>"Ben Myers" <> wrote in message
>news:.. .
>> Good! Now as a safeguard, download and install I8KFANGUI to control the
>> system
>> fans and keep the system from overheating. This is a good precaution to
>> follow
>> with the 1100, 1150, 5100, 5150, 5160, all of which use a very similar
>> type of
>> chassis... Ben Myers
>>
>> On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:52:22 GMT, "Casual observer"
>> <>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Thanks, everyone - I'm back up and running now - appreciate all the help.
>>>
>>>Joe
>>>
>>>"Ben Myers" <> wrote in message
>>>news: ...
>>>> The Dell "reinstallation' CD is nothing more than the usual garden
>>>> variety
>>>> Windows install CD with a couple of very small Dell-specific changes to
>>>> allow
>>>> you reinstall on a system with a Dell BIOS without going thru the
>>>> product
>>>> activation horse manure.
>>>>
>>>> The Inspiron 1150 was designed and manufactured after Windows XP was
>>>> released,
>>>> and its drivers cannot be added to the reinstallation CD by Dell per
>>>> contract
>>>> with Microsoft.
>>>>
>>>> That is where the Drivers CD comes in. First you install the
>>>> motherboard
>>>> chipset drivers, and then the graphics drivers to make the screen
>>>> readable
>>>> and
>>>> usable. Then install Ethernet and audio drivers and alll the yellow
>>>> question
>>>> marks should go away... Ben Myers
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:41:13 GMT, "Casual observer"
>>>> <>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Still trying to re-fresh an olede Inspiron 1150 - I want to delete the
>>>>>existing partition, re-format the hard drive, and reinstall the OS (XP).
>>>>>I
>>>>>have the original CDs that came with the laptop - an Operating System CD
>>>>>and
>>>>>a Drivers and Utilities CD. Booting from the CD goes fine - I delete
>>>>>the
>>>>>partition, re-format the drive (a full re-format, NOT a quick format),
>>>>>and
>>>>>run through the install process. Seems to go fine, but noticing that
>>>>>the
>>>>>screen resolution isn't right, I eventually notice that in Device
>>>>>Manager,
>>>>>there are a number of devices that weren't picked up (they are in yellow
>>>>>and
>>>>>have question marks) - Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller,
>>>>>Network Controller, PCI Modem, Video Controller, Video Controller (VGA
>>>>>Compatible) - in addition to two devices that just show as "Base System
>>>>>Device".
>>>>>
>>>>>It's the original laptop from Dell - how come these devices weren't
>>>>>picked
>>>>>up automatically by the OS install? What do I need to do now? Using
>>>>>one
>>>>>of my other machines, I know how to go to the driver download section on
>>>>>the
>>>>>Dell site, but I'm not quite sure which drivers to get. I'd appreciate
>>>>>any
>>>>>suggestions. Thanks!
>>>>>
>>>
>