My Premium is referring to Home Premium. Not Vista Ultimate. Maybe you mistakenly thought Vista Ultimate as Vista Premium.

Is there a version called Vista Premium? Vista Ultimate is greater than Vista Business.

Installing Windows XP on Dell Inspiron 1520

Before you install XP, you must first configure a setting in BIOS else XP CD will not detect your hardisk

In BIOS:
Onboard Devices -> Flash Cache Module -> Set Off
Onboard Devices -> SATA Operation -> Set ATA

Ok, you can now proceed with installing XP

Dell Inspiron 1520 XP Drivers (Complete)
*Best to install in sequence

R153997 Intel Chipset XP drivers
-R153997.EXE
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/...7&fileid=205326
*Must install this first

R141246 Ricoh XP drivers
-R141246.EXE
http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloa...0&fileid=188377

nVIDIA ForceWare X 101.28
-10128.exe
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index....showtopic=14222
*Install from Device Manager, select the .INF folder

R153908 Sound XP driver
-R153908.EXE
http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloa...0&fileid=205136

R149798 Ethernet XP drivers
-R149798.EXE
http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloa...0&fileid=198980

Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG
-V11.1.0.5_XP_DRIVERS.zip
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/download.a...D=2259&lang=eng
*Install from Device Manager, select the .INF folder

R161378 Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
-R161378.EXE
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...5&fileid=216131

R150152 Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,modem
-R150152.EXE
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...0&fileid=199809

This post has been edited by dzi921: Aug 12 2007, 01:40 PM

Sorry, my fault. I think I meant Ultimate > Business

dzi921 did you try the Vostro drivers instead?? they have the Bluetooth driver for Vostro... should be able to use right since same hardware??

Not yet try, will try that later

does this laptop have bluetooth built-in?

I found out that Dell Complete Cover Plan had changed name to DellCare. Also, price is more expensive than the previous plan. I think it had happened right after PC Fair promotion ends.

Can someone verify this? If it is true, that's mean I need to bring down some specs to fit my budget. Hai...

can dell 1520 handle game such as C&C 3, the Sims 2 and the upcoming Star Craft 2?

Mine has it built-in but not working with XP cause no driver. Vista is fine

Funny, I just went to Dell website and seems like the current 1520 doesn't have bluetooth option

Yes, I think they just changed it this week cause last week is still the same

So Dell Inspiron 1520 preinstalled with winxp cannot use the bluetooth remote?

1520 does not support XP officially. It comes pre-installed with Vista

Check my few post before these for all drivers for XP expect Bluetooth and Modem (still trying, if anyone got it, kindly post it here)

Any extra coverage for the price increase?

If you meant extra coverage as in 'Years', it is still the same. But the difference is most probably the Night & Weekend Onsite1 Service, which is available in the Premium plan only and also, not available in previous complete cover plan.

The highest plan is DellCare Premium. Need to add +RM 659.00 (from 1Yr Standard Limited Warranty) in order to go for 3Yrs Complete Cover Plan .

3Yrs limited warranty (includes night & weekend) + 3Yrs plus phone support + 3Yrs CompleteCover + 1Yr HelpDesk
3 Years Complete Cover Accidental Damage Protection
1 Year - HelpDesk (Software, Virus, Spyware & Peripherals)
3 Years Plus Night & Weekend Onsite Service (M-F:0800-2100, Sat-Sun:0900-1700)
3 Years Plus Phone Support: Mon-Fri 0900-2100, Sat 0900-1600

hey guys.. im in some serious shit now.... i inserted my M2 into the adapter and inserted the adapter in my memory card reader. it didnt read anything, so i pushed it to take it out... then it went deeper and now its stuck... cant take out. any1 can help?

oh, and my remote control doesnt seem to work? i just got my laptop few hours ago, so is there some setup i have to do ?

What remote control is that?
Can't help you with that, mine doesn't come with a remote control.

oh.. its in the add on... i added the remote and noise cancelation ear buds

Call Dell. You have already paid them

ok..actually my remote is ok edi.. but my mem card still stuck inside..

so now no more bluetooth?

It only accept pro adapter the long one. I tried inserting the shorter one, pro duo (came with sandisk), and got stuck too. I took a sharp object like needle and slowly bait it out. Scary, doing this on my 8 hour lappy.