Hi to all, im starting this topic as im seeing increasing number of Inspiron 1520 users here. This thread is dedicated to dell's latest inspiron 1520. feel free to discuss anything here.

Announcement:
Sadly, the all rounder Inspiron 1520 has been discontinued permanently in Malaysia on the 22nd July 2008 marking it's one year presence and end of product life cycle. We had seen this coming since the debut of XPS M1530, Inspiron 1525, and the sudden disappearance from UK and USA Dell sites several months ago, and now the inevitable has reached our shores. Although 1520 is short lived and didn't earn the respect it should have in the first place, the 1520 will always be remembered as the laptop that achieves more than its designers could ever imagine by proud owners who truly appreciates the power and beauty of this machine. Here's a last tribute to the laptop that brought gaming to the budget conscious consumers, entertainment and high performance productivity for the masses and finally the driving force behind this very thread where all proud owners could find refuge in. Huzzah Inspiron 1520!

*UPDATE*: Now with 3DMark06 Score List!

Pride of 1520 owners! 3DMark06 score board. (ranking based on numerical results) [Updated : 20 AUG 2008]

Non OC pack (name - score - driver)
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1. elwwmatrix - 3662 - Driver 175.70
2. hihihehe - 3660 - Driver 175.97
3. alifbata_abc - 3564 - Driver 175.70


OC pack (name - score - driver - OC[core/memory])
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1.Demonic Wrath - 5009 - Driver 177.79 - 680/570
2. alexnvidia - 4901 - Driver 177.73 - 650/550
3. hihihehe - 4464 - Driver 174.31 - 600/500


screen capture of the highest scoring member (from each pack) will be attached on the first page. may the force be with u.
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*i have started a new section here, post your results and you'll be added on the score list.*

to standardize the test, please follow the basic settings requirement.

1. resolution has to be set to 1280x800
2. all other settings default (u can click on default button to reset to factory default settings in 3DMark06)
3. result screen capture, preferably, should look like the one posted by elwwmatrix and myself**.
4. optional: state the forceware driver version if you want.
5. OC is allowed as long as the OC speed is mentioned.
6. More info on 3DMark06 can be obtained from www.futuremark.com

**refer to attachment below for sample screen capture

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Colours colours colours...one of the selling points of 1520 (Updated 23 AUG 2008)

Member - Colour
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1. hao - Alphine White
2. Kezman - Midnight Blue
3. coolermistress - Jet Black
4. tankahhoe - Jet Black
5. tslim2531 - Alpine White
6. Raymann Lucas- Ruby Red
7. vin89 - Ruby Red
8. ember™ - Jet Black
9. orenji_renji - Jet Black
10. Lance8431 - Midnight Blue
11. dzi921 - Ruby Red
12. terngno_mania - Espresso Brown
13. alifbata_abc - Jet Black
14. sooi - Midnight Blue
15. Johan - Expresso Brown
16. Darkmage12 - Flamingo Pink
17. alexnvidia - Midnight Blue
18. lck - Midnight Blue
19. StratOS - Jet Black
20. azfareen garcia - Midnight Blue
21. HouHouSek - Jet Black
22. danieltan - Jet Black
23. junster - Jet Black
24. IcEMoCHa - Jet Black
25. owikh84 - Spring Green
26. GaaraOfTheDesert - Spring Green
27. djfoo000 - Alpine White
28. ccl9n - Espresso Brown
29. SiAo.NeRd - Alpine White
30. priest - Jet Black
31. KeV - Midnight Blue
32. hihihehe - Midnight Blue
33. maxi_mus29 - Espresso Brown
34. elwwmatrix - Midnight Blue
35. weiwen - Alpine White
36. alex1987 - Midnight Blue
37. gliew_87 - Alpine White
38. wilsonjay - Midnight Blue
39. Demonic Wrath - Jet Black
40. hoahmaru56 - Alpine White


*New* Section (backed by popular requests) for 1720 & 1525 members to join (beta) [Updated 1 AUG 2008]

1720 Member - Colour
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1. Andy0625 - Flamingo Pink


1525 Member - Colour
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1. seedohbehlei - Alpine White
2. s373n - Chill


PM me and i will add your name into the proud owner list.

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Official INSPIRON 1520 wallpapers (multicolour)

For those who wants to change their desktop background wallpaper to other inspiron colour theme, you can refer to this link

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/glo...en&toggle=false

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Windows XP on Dell Inspiron 1520 *UPDATED 14th July 2008*

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) -- LOOKOUT FOR A09 BIOS! Intel 45nm Penryn CPU supported and Blu-Ray!

*Best to install in sequence

For more updates, check out Dell Inspiron 1520 Drivers & Downloads official page
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...=WLH&hidlang=en

R153997 Intel 965 Mobile Chipset v.8.2.0.1014 (9/28/2007)
-The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility installs Windows* INF files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel® chipset components in order to ensure that the following features function properly: - Core PCI and ISAPNP Services - PCIe Support - IDE/ATA33/ATA66/ATA100 Storage Support - SATA Storage Support - USB Support - Identification of Intel® Chipset Components in the Device Manager
Download: Download now!
*Must install this first

R141246 R5C833 (06-26-2007)
-Ricoh Memory Card Drivers for Vista 32-Bit and XP/2K
Download: Download now!

R173730 GeForce 8400M/8600M *Updated* (12/14/2007)
-nVidia 101.38 WHQL Windows XP-32bits Driver for G86/G84 updated to v.156.83_xp WHQL, A06
Download: Download now!

R171789 STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio *Updated* (12/20/2007)
-Sigmatel STAC92XX C-Major HD Audio Driver updated to v.5.10.0.5515_RC22-WHQL, A11
Download: Download now!

R149798 440x 10-100 Integrated Controller (06-26-2007)
-Broadcom 4401/B0 Ethernet Drivers
Download: Download now!

R147115 D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,modem (09-20-2007)
-Conexant D330 HDA MDC WinXP/Win2K Modem Driver V.7.59.00.50
Download: Download now!

Official Intel® PRO-Wireless 3945ABG / 4965AGN Network Connection *Updated*(11/19/2007)
-Official Intel Wireless XP driver v.11.5.0.0.
Download: Download now!

R161378 Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR) (08-08-2007)
-Dell Wireless Bluetooth 355 driver release for Windows XP32 bit OS
Download: Download now!

R173082 Laptop Integrated Webcam *Updated*(1/29/2008)
-v.Refresh 3 - 1.0 Release, A05.
Download: Download now!
*If this doesn't work, you might want to try the driver from Windows Update

R175658 Touchpad-Pointing Stick *Updated* (2/1/2008)
-Combined 32-Bit Touchpad Driver for XP/2K and Vista
Download: Download now!

A09 Inspiron 1520 System BIOS *Updated*(7/14/2008) Supports Penryn 45nm NOW!

Dell Inspiron 1520 FlashBIOS
Fixes/Enhancements
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1. Update GM965 Graphics VBIOS from 1466 to 1588.
2. Update Intel CPU family name
Download: Download now!


Please PM me if you want your name to be added to the *owner list* or any updates to the winxp driver list.


Vista 32-bit Drivers (updated 7/1/2008)
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nVidia GeForce 8400M, GeForce 8400M GS, GeForce 8600M, Driver, Windows Vista 32-bit, Multi Language, Multi System, v.175.97 V32, A08
Nvidia Graphics Card Drivers for Vista 32bit
Download: Download now!


Non Dell specific Drivers (Updated 8/16/2008)
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177.83 vista 32 driver here
Download now!

modded inf vista 32 here
Download now!

177.83 xp 32 driver here
Download now!

modded inf xp 32 here
Download now!

physX v8.08.01 engine driver here
Download now!

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Sep 20 2008, 07:18 AM


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i bought 1720.. dont include here ah?
havent come yet. will check my benchmarks when come. hehehe

also can lah.. haha.. 1720 and 1520 are essentially the same hardware on a different chasis. when is your 1720 expected to arrive?

estimated date : 26/7/07... long time to go!! >.< how?
anyway.. did u do dual boot for your 1520?

DELAYS! who else is facing this problem?

that.... is being discussed in another thread... hahahahaha

1.What headphone you are using ? I think it's the stupid buzzing noise from Intel again.Screw .Try using RMclock and set 'run HLT command when idle' .Did you trying using USB headphone rather than headphone jack ?

2.If you have $ sure can surpass it.Upgrade your parts to T7500 , 4Gb ram , 7200rpm hard disk and 8600M GT ? As for now someone able to get pass if they have T7300 , 2GB , 7200rpm hard disk , 8600M with some over clock.

3.Depends on the spec.I haven't own one yet.

4.No one own vostro , but it's almost the same except black in color.If it has major difference so will it be with the price.Vostro price/low spec is quite attractive for those regular user for the use of office work and surfing the internet.

This post has been edited by kingmax: Jul 20 2007, 02:01 PM

1. just as i suspected. intel's fault again

2.160GB 7200rpm hdd UPGRADE cost RM384! this is crazy. i'll take my chances overclocking the graphics card.

4.vostro is advertised to have magnesium alloy build quality. some said inspiron is using the same material. need to hear from real life users.

1.Maybe you can try USB headphone see whether it works a not.Did you contact dell tech support ? maybe they can solve it or reduce the noise.

2.yah, crazy .. RM 384 no $.Try and overclock a bit if you want to perform better.

4.Yep , it's listed it had magnesium for vostro and uver review for Insprion ( at the Construction: http://www.reviewpub.net/2007/07/inspiron-1420.html )

insprion 1520 has semi-magnesium alloy vostro has complete magnesium. vostro warranty is business warranty hence more priority even into weekends.

semi-magnesium alloy for inspiron 1520.. mmm... i cant be sure because i have not received mine. still in the "work in progress" stage.. hopefully the headphone jack wont emit any unwanted noise..

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Added on July 22, 2007, 9:59 amnew inspiron users, please report in on the status of your screen. how is the quality and did you notice any grainy screen problems?

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Jul 22 2007, 09:59 AM

Here are the pictures of my 1520 and the 1420. Hehe....

This post has been edited by tslim2531: Jul 22 2007, 10:11 AM

WOW! you have both??? MAN! you are teasing us! LOL

btw,

do you experience any grainy screen problems?

how's the image quality of the LCD display?

and what resolution are you using?

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Jul 22 2007, 10:13 AM

Yup, I do notice there is some grainy screen on my 1520. But I only notice it when I view the DELL supplied INSPIRON wallpaper. Other than that, it is not so visible. My screen resolution is WXGA+(1440x900). I'm using WINDOWS XP now.

But here are some of the "faults" I experienced after I formatted it with XP:
1. Whenever the laptop goes to sleep, then when I reactivate it, the screen would appear black screen with white lines, then it eventually changes to all sorts of weird colour and I couldnt resume my windows, have to force it to restart by pressing down the power button. Wonder what is happening?

2. Be careful with the media player button in front of the laptop, the coating surface is very thin and after touching it for several times, the coating already fallen off a little bit, I'm so shocked with that!!




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can you please take a look at your display properties and see who manufactured your LCD and what model is it? you can check it by going into device manager-->monitors-->properties-->details-->then select hardware ids from the drop down menu. i ordered the 1440x900 one too, im not sure which manufacturer made my LCD because i havent received mine. still waiting. will post once i got it.

oh my! from the reviews i read, the build quality seems to be good. coating fallen off is outrageous! call their support and bom them!

just out of curiosity, why do u have both 1420 and 1520??

more reviews for both ur lappies plz ... they look nice ... :drools:

I didnt see any monitor manufacturer id, maybe it is because I've formatted it( Is there any monitor driver required?).

Actually the 1420 is for my brother, as I'm doing some setups for the laptop and installing some software into it. It's not mine ler....

And also one problem, the DVD drive is shaking like hell and very noisy when it reads file (movie file). This happens only to some DVDs. It seems to be very loose and causing it to shake when the drive rotate the DVD. If I try to push it up, the shaking seems to be reduced a lot. Any solutions??

just helping my fren to post about his 1520...
he got it last week....

T7300, 2GB ram, 80GB HDD, he test the benchmark infront of my eyes....
i saw its 3100++
issit that difficult to surpass 3000? why he got it so easily?

bro, can you give us more details review on this lappy, thinking to upgrade to this . anyway congrat to be the proud owner of dell! so envy you could have both..

did he overlock his 8600M GT?

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Added on July 22, 2007, 2:46 pmbummer.. so many tiny problems here and there.. but who could blame? the price is darn cheap and that's what we are paying for, cheap quality.

that's wierd, both vista and xp can see the hardware id. maybe you looked in the wrong place? or maybe i gave the wrong instructions.. anyway, my friend's dell 6400 is using SEC0000 LCD, in plain english, SEC = samsung electronics company. image quality is sub par, so so only compare to my viewsonic 17" LCD. im not sure if that is what is called grainy..

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Jul 22 2007, 02:46 PM

how much 4 this model currently?

Please goto

www.dell.com.my

for more information on pricing

do u guy find any problem to connect ur local wi-fi hot spot wif the windows vista..
currently i study in univerity malaysia sabah.. i cant to connect the local wifi even the uni lib wi-fi .. i called to dell tech they give me the reason is the wi-fi router setting doesnt compatible to windows vista... hm.. will tis thing possible happen a.. i get my lappy since last week till now still hven able gt to online..

Oh, I thought there is a full name specifying the monitor. Mine is AUO2077, what does it stand for??

AUO = AU Optronics. they are a major LCD manufacturer and many laptop LCDs are produced by them.

ok, from your observation, AUO2077 (1440x900) LCD is grainy. anyone else has any other types of LCD on your 1520?

Mine is LPLCC00 (1280x800)

Looks like 6400 brother alrdy have its own thread.

so is it grainy? LPLCC i think is LG Phlips Labs. correct me if im wrong.

[quote=alexnvidia,Jul 22 2007, 02:42 PM]
did he overlock his 8600M GT?

no, he didnt overclock anything....

Yeap, if you see carefully.

ok. now we have two datas

Grainy Screens
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AUO2077 (1440x900)
LPLCC00 (1280x800)

No grainy problems LCD
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NON

the odds are stacked against us..

How you guys checked on the LCD manufacturer? Stated somewhere? In the driver file under Device Manager?

eh.. I though the Lcd is supply from taiwan chi mei optoelectronics ?
Maybe Dell got a lot of LCD manufacture. hm..

not just optoelectronics. there are samsung, LG panels as well. i think dell receive LCD panels from more than just 1 supplier. im trying to track down which manufacturer produces the best LCD panel that doesnt suffer from grainy issues. so far no luck.

This post has been edited by alexnvidia: Jul 22 2007, 09:38 PM

so the grainy issue is from optoelectronics?
any1 complain about it to dell?

Actually mine is that noticeable, just sometimes it appears clearer but most of the time I hardly notice it, not a big deal to me anyway.

urg~ the coating/painting fallen off is not covered as cosmetic even though CC. not satisfied I think within 14days you may request refund. wat you can get if bom them?

has anyone using this lappy with windows xp? i'm an avid xp user and wish to continue using it till vista is mature/stable ( hardware's driver issue ). thanks in advance.

I am the one who immediately format my 1520 and install XP PRO into my laptop. Initially getting drivers problems, but all solved thanks to all answers I got from LYN, You can sourced back the questions that I asked and those useful answers from the thread "Dell New model Vortro,1520,1720,1521,1721 updated ". Hopefully you will enjoy using the laptop with XP!!

mine is delayed to 30th JULY. how about yours??

hi guys,
is this laptop support CF card ?

I don't think so. Besides, I don't think this model support PCMCIA.

how bout built in express card?
as i know this model do support 8 in 1 card reader right?

Seriously, I don't have any drivers problem until now. As for game, I just installed CnC3 and it works like a charm. I have no problem with Vista, wait maybe there's, but just a minor one, so far so good.

how to slove the driver prob? i cant get find ur soloution for it la..

Hey guys, apparently the irritating "ringing" noise is not just confined to Dell, but other brands as well. Seems it's a Core 2 Duo problem:

http://www.dignews.com/preview.php?story_id=24171

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Added on July 25, 2007, 12:56 amAlso, was anyone able to choose their sound card? When i try to configure the inspiron 1520 there's no category for sound card.. But in the US website you're able to customize the sound card..

This post has been edited by Gaza: Jul 25 2007, 12:56 AM

I don't think we have that choice in Malaysia...

Btw, I'm thinking to get a cooler pad for my 1520, the temperature rises a lot from my 8600m GT when playing game (CnC3).

what is the temp of your GPU during gaming? from the reviews i've seen, 1520 is extremely good at dissipating heat. even at full throttle, the laptop only feels warm, not hot like other competiting brands.

can u verify this?

Wait I get my hand on some temperature monitoring software. This is my second laptop and I din get to play my first one before it got stolen. Wait til I come back from my class before letting you know the answer

great. looking forward to your feedback thanks~!

I've hit a major problem....during the first week when I was using my 1520, it can detect any wireless networks instantly. Now after booting up windows Vista, it takes about 45mins - 1 hr before it can detect any wireless networks. What gives?

Alright, here's my CPU temperature:
Idle: Around 50C
Game: 60C

No idea about the GPU temp though.

yup i have the same problem when try to connect to my college too,
by the way i upgraded to Wifi N.. the problem izzit come from the wireless card or vista?

I also upgraded the Wireless controller to support Wireless N too.

Hope that doesn't create any compatibility issue since it does support other modes.

y i can play C&C3 on high setting..but cant play Far Cry even on low setting....why is this happening???cant even play properly on low...isk isk...

Wireless N is for WiMax purpose right?

Can't help you with this, I have CnC3 but not Far Cry.

I don't think that Wireless N is Wimax.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.11

I think Wireless is enhancing currently WLAN A/B/G with MIMO capability (antenna coverage/directivity).

This post has been edited by David83: Jul 28 2007, 11:32 AM

Deng! All this while I though Wireless N is for WiMax purpose, should've upgraded it. Enhancement the coverage and directivity is what I need when there's no streamyx back in my house at my hometown

wireless N is NOT wimax. wimax version will be released in the next iteration of the centrino chip.

Does anyone have Dell inspiron 1520 with 2.2 Ghz Processor?

I've been using my 1520 for about 2 weeks already. I've formatted it to XP and used it to download quite a lot of movies.

Now, the Hard Disk Drive(HDD) is producing some annoying sound. And worse still, since yesterday, when I log on to Windows, the HDD will be idle for about 3 minutes(with some interval response--based on the HDD light on the LED panel). It is just like the laptop is HANG. Then after 3 minutes, then it will only load all those startup things as well as network connection.

So, I'm now very frustrated everytime I start my LAPTOP. I'm not sure if it is caused by the following cause :
1. HDD problem (mine is a Seagate 160GB HDD)
2. Virus problem (using NOD32 and Spybot)
3. Windows setting problem (I've tried to configure using msconfig to disable some of those software but not those important startup service but still the same)
4. frequent download of movie for a long duration(i use it about 7 to 8 hours b4 shutting down the laptop).

Is anyone facing the same problem? and got any idea what's happening to my laptop?

1520 doesnt seem to work well in xp environment. it's designed to run vista. just my 2cent

Where got such thing! As long as you have all the compatible drivers, it should be working. Hardware should be independent of software as long as it's using the same architecture, IA-32 or IA-64.

yup incase if it's really a full compatible driver la..

Even if it's a fully compatible driver from Dell, you can always get the OEM drivers from the OEM manufacturers (provided that you could dig these out).

What I could comment is that Inspiron 1420/1520/1720 is optimized (or fully compatible) for Vista. Hardware should be backward compatible with previous version/edition of OS (with driver support).

oo.. wan to ask something.i'm an owner of 1420 .. i can install the vista home basic that comes v my lappy, and also successfully install winxp sp2 (so called FREE EDITION) but when i install vista business.. successfully full install but when 1st time booting to windows, blue screen...

1st time i try, using my college burned CD with an original key from microsoft, but that i oredi activate it in my desktop

2nd time, using same cd but with the key from INTERNET, it list down all version of keys, when i keyin business key, it shows invalid but when i key in ultimate key, it accepted .. ahha. funny.. so i jz ignore it and continue my installing, finally.. 1st time boot to windows, blue screen again

3rd time, i using my company MS partner vista business cd, but instead still using INTERNET key coz it only has 10 license, still not dare to install without permission of boss, result to blue screen oso..

then i install back with the home basic cd comes v my lappy, works..

so forth 4 times i was used to upgrade to business from the home basic using the college and company cd, key is INTERNET and college..

still the same..
do u think izzit because that is the cracked key and oredi activated key fault?

if so.. my windows xp oso is cracked key.. but can works pulak

haha

thought to be install tomoro using my company key oredi .. good luck to me..
if u guys found any solution for me.. please help/. thanks

I don't think this is 100%-ly true but that's what inside my mind now:

As you can see, every Inspiron has their own Vista license key (on a sticker underneath ur lappie) and what I'm thinking is that the notebook only recognize the license which is assigned to them. If that is true then it explains why you get to install other version of Vista but fail to boot it.

Correct me if I'm wrong

means i'm not allow to upgrade my vista even i got purchased a vista b4?omg..

I'm not really sure about it, why don't you give Dell a call and ask them about your situation?

hao, what you're trying to describe is like a MAC whereby a serial number (in this case will be the product key) has been programmed hardware's PROM.

will giv a call tomoro.. since i receive this lappy on friday and sat n sun technical support is not available..

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Added on July 29, 2007, 4:25 pmi dun think there is a serial hardcoded to the hardware lo..nvm.. mayb tomoro dell may help me as well..

This post has been edited by zuying1985: Jul 29 2007, 04:25 PM

Well, yes you can run xp in the new hardware yes, but when it comes to less resource required xp the machine tends to "overworked" its application, such as when u run too fast you tends to have more chances to get tripped, same theory.

Like my friend using his vista designed hp, when he installed windows, sometimes they unzipped a file too fast until missed out a few spots, program cannot run, when unzip second time only can play. but when installed back to vista non of this minor mistakes happens. When the lappie runs too fast in a less workload environment it tends to made mistakes more than when it is bundled with loads of work.

As in gaming wise, NFS carbon played in xp has more errors than in vista. Just my 2cents, might not be the truth but it applies in a few situation.

Hmmm... if that's the case, then it explains everything. But I dunno if they're doing the same thing on Dell's notebook or not, do they?

Alright, remember to post the answer here

I never heard of this problem before.Mostly is because of the program you install.Did you face any problem when you firstly install window xp.Did you try uninstall NOD32 and spybot ? Try to uninstall your NOD32 frist.

First time I heard that .Actually most of the problem maybe cause by the driver it self.

Actually Dell's oem vista key is bound with the hardware.Still remember how Vista is crack ? MS vista implement something like David83 said MAC implemented onto the hardware.
But on your case , did you try using other Vista business dvd ?? maybe you are having problem with your college Vista dvd.

i hav using my company vista dvd oso wo...
n my college vista dvd i jz used to install it on my desktop.,. works wonderful.. ai...

if said that OEM key bound with the h/w .. it's really possible lead to blue screen..but y it's not instead of display some message to me better than jz splash less than 1 second blue screen then restart? omg!!. i being crazy oredi...

now install win xp pro.. coz nit to use IIS... ai..

vista also got iis right...
u r programmer?

Only Vista Business edition and greater has IIS.

This post has been edited by David83: Jul 29 2007, 09:24 PM

wrong. computer manufacturer never programmed the product key into hardware PROM. Dell OEM OS is only verify the system BIOS before isntall. if detected as non-dell machine then mostly deny to install. Yes, at this moment 1520 is designed only for vista because no official xp driver. once xp drivers release then you can said is also designed for xp too. Yes, you may got third party drivers work but dell are not 100% guarantee works, BSOD or any software problem, bear ur own risk. Call Dell Techincal Support also useless. In this case, install non-dell vista get BSOD mostly I can said hardware no problem, is only either software/os/drivers problem. any other oem vista might causing this too as once of possibility, the best is try to install from full retail vista dvd, got problem still can call directly to microsoft. if not, better stick back to original dell vista.

Yep I think I remember correctly it not save at hardware PROM , it's embedded at BIOS.Thanks for correcting.
The weird problem happen when it's on his 1st time boot after installation successful which means not even a driver installed.

@zuying1985
if after the installation, system keep restarting, blue screen. if error probability is
STOP 0x0000007B INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE then try this:

1. go to BIOS
2. under Onboard Devices
3. enter on SATA Operation.
4. from defaulty selection which is AHCI change to ATA
5. save/exit

i was oredi changed to ATA when i installing my winxp

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Added on July 30, 2007, 12:22 pmProblem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.2
Locale ID: 1033

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: 1000007e
BCP1: C0000005
BCP2: 00012622
BCP3: 87404838
BCP4: 87404534
OS Version: 6_0_6000
Service Pack: 0_0
Product: 768_1

Files that help describe the problem:
C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini073007-01.dmp
C:\Users\Calvin\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-1970277-0.sysdata.xml
C:\Users\Calvin\AppData\Local\Temp\WER3F51.tmp.version.txt

Read our privacy statement:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=50163&clcid=0x0409

this is message i get after i recover from the failure of vista business installation to vista basic

This post has been edited by zuying1985: Jul 30 2007, 12:22 PM

My previous post http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=12652397

Install a minidump analysis /debugger on other XP or vista computer and analys it .( http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/deb...ng/default.mspx )
You can even post at http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/346230 if you don't understand what it say.

Yes, @zuying1985: dumpchk your dumpfiles and please share the result with us after check, thx!

does inspiron 1520 come with 2.0megapixel camera?
in the website they just state that under color kit section that:
espresso brown color with microsatin finish and camera.
more than that, what is microsatin finish mean?
from the website, it's difficult for me to determine whether which color i actually like.
Perhaps if there's a dell sales outlet, it's easier for me to make up my mind...

You mus think twice, 1520 is rather bulky and its color coating disappointed me.
I have ordered 2 for my cousins, 1 red 1 pink. Really heavy i can say.

And the keyboard gives me a feel like plastic toys. Most importantly, we have spent over 2 days for the wireless issue.
You need to download Intel Wireless patches from DELL support site in order to get connected to your legacy wireless router.

Both notebook equipped with 8600m and 2G ram, but they are not performing well in term of graphical under windows vista.
I can feel the delay when running few "light-weight" applications simultaneously.

Overall, if you travel a lot, this notebook gonna hurt your shoulder due to its heavy weight.
If the reason you buy 1520 is only because of the metalic color finish. You might need to do more research on it.
Yes, it does come with 2.0 megalpixels webcam.


Edited: I was the first batch buyer, Price of each 1520 is RM2999 (Free upgrade to 2G) + Delivery RM12x.

This post has been edited by Sandwich2U: Jul 30 2007, 08:43 PM

may i ask what wireless card did u opt for?

The one that support Wireless 802.11n.

really arr?
the 8600mgt is not performing well?
i'm actually desire a better performance, and not too expensive to replace my desktop as i'll further my study oversea.
to me, the weight doesnt matter.
the spec i will customize are as below

T7500 +1224
WSXGA+ + 367
8600m gt + 210
wireless N-mini card + 46
wireless 355 bluetooth + 77
9 cell battery + 81

Do dell use Kingston/Apacer/Cossair ram? or ram tagged by dell itself?
still considering whether want to upgrade the ram outside or not because before this, to upgrade to 2x1024 i need to top up RM4XX, but now only RM279.
Or, can i ask for free upgrade? It depends on sales person perhaps?

This post has been edited by penny2: Jul 31 2007, 01:13 PM

Anyone got their 1520 with 8600m GT yet? Wanna ask if will your display driver crash when you play games? I played CnC3 and after like around 1 hour, it'll crash and the graphic become cacat. Anyone facing the same problem?

This is Dell business tactic

1st week , free upgrade to 2G, but you need to pay for freight charge.
2nd week, free delivery, but you need to pay for the ram if you planned to upgrade it to 2G.
During PC fair, there will be FREE 2G + FREE Delivery

RAM wise, i see no difference among Kingston, Apacer or Corssair (maybe you should check with the chipset) .

I would suggest you upgrade the ram by yourself because 1G so-dimm ram= RM145-RM155 only
Not forgetting it is LIFE TIME WARRANTY !

DELL OEM RAM carries only 1 year or 3 years warranty (depending your notebook package).


Edited: If i am not mistaken, Dell provides international warranty. Good for overseas traveling.

This post has been edited by Sandwich2U: Jul 31 2007, 02:01 PM