DELL XPS M1330 FANS CLUB #2, The saga goes on....
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 Jun 9 2008, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(haruyasumi @ Jun 9 2008, 10:33 AM) I'm not sure whether its 7200rpm or not but my C: space is 113GB and D: 106. As far as I know, the 7200rpm hard disk only have 200GB so yours should be a 5400rpm one and the WD there should be Western Digital I assume. The technician said others hv been used for win, drivers etc. from properties the model is WDC WD2500BEVS-75UST0   |
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Jun 9 2008, 08:04 PM
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To know the actual size of your HDD (and also the hidden partitions), right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management.
*** Since Vista SP1 slipstreamed DVD is now available, can we actually request Dell to send one over? |
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Jun 9 2008, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(suki @ Jun 9 2008, 08:04 PM) To know the actual size of your HDD (and also the hidden partitions), right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management. I also suggest most accurate way of check the size, reboot press f2 go to BIOS to see, simple and easy.*** Since Vista SP1 slipstreamed DVD is now available, can we actually request Dell to send one over? I guess this is not allowed by Microsoft. 1 licence only can have 1 media copy. therefore Dell will not also send you second DVD. This post has been edited by djlah: Jun 9 2008, 10:13 PM |
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Jun 11 2008, 01:42 AM
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Woot woot. I'm back posting on Vista x64 on my new babe! XD
Omg man, no support for the thumbprint reader in Vista x64  |
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Jun 11 2008, 06:39 PM
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Finally received my replacement notebook... it boots up and works!!!!
 Just formatted the HDD, partitioned it and reinstalling everything now. At least I get to choose what crap I put in and where. |
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Jun 12 2008, 03:26 AM
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just want to share mine;
xps m1330, bought by march,2008. till now, i have collected 4 pink-colored form (repair order form)  .1.faulty dvd drive (1st used)  2.replace hdd and mobo due to abnormal noise (after few weeks)... 3.not satisfied..still got noise, ask them to replace another mobo...-this time they told me if the noise still there, then need to consider normal 4.replace mobo again coz battery cannot detect (after 2 days of the last replacement)   so far ok now. after all, i love my xps. and i love dell service too. they respond me really quick and send technician after one day of my report. never disappoint me. anybody here use the Dell media direct software? esp to those who reformat the hdd. i read the manual that the dell media direct need to be setup first on the hdd before installing windows..is it right? rite now im not install the software. and i dont think it is usefull coz already got windows media center..which is im not using also. juz cannot use the media direct button (left side of the power button). |
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Jun 12 2008, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE(mokh @ Jun 12 2008, 03:26 AM) anybody here use the Dell media direct software? esp to those who reformat the hdd. DUmb question... what in the world is the Dell MediaDirect and why do I need it?i read the manual that the dell media direct need to be setup first on the hdd before installing windows..is it right? rite now im not install the software. and i dont think it is usefull coz already got windows media center..which is im not using also. juz cannot use the media direct button (left side of the power button). I already installed my Windows and stuff... so if this needs to come before that I'll give Media Direct a pass unless it's absolutely critical for my notebook's performance. |
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Jun 13 2008, 11:21 PM
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QUOTE(mokh @ Jun 12 2008, 05:26 AM) 2.replace hdd and mobo due to abnormal noise (after few weeks)... About your abnormal noise problem, is it something like the audio popping at random times making the static sound?3.not satisfied..still got noise, ask them to replace another mobo...-this time they told me if the noise still there, then need to consider normal And is it ok right now? I just had a dell technician coming over to check, replaced motherboard, speakers, wireless card and hard drive, all to no avail, there's still the random crackling sound when i play music while doing other things. Now waiting for the next round to replace the whole motherboard along with cpu's and others. Let's just hope this will solve the problem, the guy told me he's had such case before and that person decided to live with it after having his xps replaced with the same problem. If this is a known issue, it's quite stupid for dell to sell a faulty laptop. I guess because this is really minor most people don't even realize it, un/fortunately i've got sharp ears and i hear it. Oh well, i'm not sure if i'll ask for a refund or live with it, if dell gives some freebies then i probably will, at least their service is not bad. |
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Jun 14 2008, 01:23 PM
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i think the abnormal sound is a known problem... i think it produces by the mobo. but, it only appear when hdd is present and windows is loading. in bios, no sound..if boot via CD/DVD also no sound. this is from what i have experimented before.
as i got replaced total 3 mobo, all of them got the sound. it is high frequency sound and give me headache if expose for long time. without this issue, xps m1330 just a great lappy. solution; use ear/headphone.  |
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Jun 14 2008, 02:20 PM
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just ordered my xps1330 today.. the best thing is they are giving me a 9-cell battery for free since 6-cell battery is out of stock...
when do you guyz think i will get my lappy?  This post has been edited by drexar: Jun 14 2008, 02:21 PM |
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Jun 14 2008, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(mokh @ Jun 14 2008, 01:23 PM) i think the abnormal sound is a known problem... i think it produces by the mobo. but, it only appear when hdd is present and windows is loading. in bios, no sound..if boot via CD/DVD also no sound. this is from what i have experimented before. this is what we know all the while, if anyones here really care and always hear closely, may refer below for workaround:as i got replaced total 3 mobo, all of them got the sound. it is high frequency sound and give me headache if expose for long time. without this issue, xps m1330 just a great lappy. solution; use ear/headphone. 1. Download RM CPU Clock utility (freeware) 2. disable the "Enable Popup Mode" tickbox in the "Advanced CPU Settings" section. Refer : http://www.futurehardware.in/557984.htm Download: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System...k-Utility.shtml so no need wonder whether to call dell or not, by replace motherboard many times won't solve or lower down the noise level. just my 2cents. |
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Jun 14 2008, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(drexar @ Jun 14 2008, 02:20 PM) just ordered my xps1330 today.. the best thing is they are giving me a 9-cell battery for free since 6-cell battery is out of stock... I received mine today, I ordered last Sunday so it is about 6 days since the order will only be processed on a working day. Also, mine was probably fast because there is a Skynet branch nearby my house. There are 2 XPS laptops in my house and both were delivered the same time 9am which I assume is the first delivery of the day. when do you guyz think i will get my lappy? |
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Jun 14 2008, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE(haruyasumi @ Jun 9 2008, 10:33 AM) I'm not sure whether its 7200rpm or not but my C: space is 113GB and D: 106. Your WDC HDD is known as WD 2.5" 5400RPM Scorpio Blue 250 GB SATA HDD ( WD2500BEVS ). WD2500BEVS-75UST0 type is commonly used in Dell laptop models.The technician said others hv been used for win, drivers etc. from properties the model is WDC WD2500BEVS-75UST0 Your missing space in your 250GB HDD, apart from your files, has been used by Media Direct software, which is "possibly" stored in the Host Protected Area (HPA) hidden partition. Detailed information about your HDD (Japanese Linux website) QUOTE ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo hdparm -I /dev/sda /dev/sda: ATA device, with non-removable media Model Number: WDC WD2500BEVS-22UST0 Serial Number: WD-WXCX07373699 Firmware Revision: 01.01A01 Standards: Supported: 8 7 6 5 Likely used: 8 Configuration: Logical max current cylinders 16383 16383 heads 16 16 sectors/track 63 63 -- CHS current addressable sectors: 16514064 LBA user addressable sectors: 114270345 LBA48 user addressable sectors: 114270345 device size with M = 1024*1024: 55796 MBytes device size with M = 1000*1000: 58506 MBytes (58 GB) Capabilities: LBA, IORDY(can be disabled) Queue depth: 32 Standby timer values: spec'd by Standard, with device specific minimum R/W multiple sector transfer: Max = 16 Current = 8 Advanced power management level: unknown setting (0x0080) Recommended acoustic management value: 128, current value: 254 DMA: mdma0 mdma1 mdma2 udma0 udma1 udma2 udma3 udma4 udma5 *udma6 Cycle time: min=120ns recommended=120ns PIO: pio0 pio1 pio2 pio3 pio4 Cycle time: no flow control=120ns IORDY flow control=120ns Commands/features: Enabled Supported: * SMART feature set Security Mode feature set * Power Management feature set * Write cache * Look-ahead * Host Protected Area feature set * WRITE_BUFFER command * READ_BUFFER command * NOP cmd * DOWNLOAD_MICROCODE * Advanced Power Management feature set SET_MAX security extension Automatic Acoustic Management feature set * 48-bit Address feature set * Device Configuration Overlay feature set * Mandatory FLUSH_CACHE * FLUSH_CACHE_EXT * SMART error logging * SMART self-test * General Purpose Logging feature set * WRITE_{DMA|MULTIPLE}_FUA_EXT * 64-bit World wide name * IDLE_IMMEDIATE with UNLOAD * Segmented DOWNLOAD_MICROCODE * SATA-I signaling speed (1.5Gb/s) * Native Command Queueing (NCQ) * Host-initiated interface power management * Phy event counters DMA Setup Auto-Activate optimization Device-initiated interface power management * Software settings preservation * SMART Command Transport (SCT) feature set * SCT Long Sector Access (AC1) * SCT LBA Segment Access (AC2) * SCT Error Recovery Control (AC3) * SCT Features Control (AC4) * SCT Data Tables (AC5) unknown 206[12] unknown 206[13] Security: Master password revision code = 65534 supported not enabled not locked frozen not expired: security count not supported: enhanced erase 88min for SECURITY ERASE UNIT. Checksum: correct http://ja.pastebin.ca/907143 This post has been edited by eclectice: Jun 14 2008, 03:53 PM |
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Jun 14 2008, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(yongkailoon @ Jun 14 2008, 03:21 PM) I received mine today, I ordered last Sunday so it is about 6 days since the order will only be processed on a working day. Also, mine was probably fast because there is a Skynet branch nearby my house. There are 2 XPS laptops in my house and both were delivered the same time 9am which I assume is the first delivery of the day. wow good for you.. i thought the dell call centre only opens on monday till saturday.. you bought it via online? can share with me ur specs?so how ur xps? got any problems? for example the famous chi chi chi sound... |
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Jun 14 2008, 03:55 PM
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QUOTE(drexar @ Jun 14 2008, 03:37 PM) wow good for you.. i thought the dell call centre only opens on monday till saturday.. you bought it via online? can share with me ur specs? Yes I bought it online, the specs is similar to the RM4199 package but I upgraded the processor to T9300 and the hard disk I took the 200GB 7200rpm one. So far no problems and no sound too. so how ur xps? got any problems? for example the famous chi chi chi sound... |
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Jun 15 2008, 08:37 AM
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Now... go get a pair of 800Mhz 4GB kit ram from one of the cruxial ram bulk.
Or wait for another few months i think 8GB (4GB x 2) kit SODIMM ram will be in the market!  I'm running VirtualBox on Vista ultimate x64. Ubuntu's performance is good just that no support from VirtualBox for 64-bit guest OS yet System stability wise it's rock solid. I'm currently running x2 prime95. While the palm rest get a bit too warm but doesn't really go any warmer even with 100% CPU utilization for few hours. I notice the fan is louder though. Maybe I should get SpeedFan running and make the fan run faster even in idling mode. That might reduce the temp on the palm rest abit I guess. This post has been edited by da3shou3: Jun 15 2008, 08:43 AM |
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Jun 16 2008, 12:17 AM
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QUOTE(caspersky @ Jun 9 2008, 02:11 PM) Just to make sure a couple of things before i order a new laptop: for your first question.. if you have any problems with dell products, you just need to call them.. they will come to your house ASAP 1. How to service my laptop if any problem occurs? Is there any Dell service center in Melaka? 2. Does M1330 reflect heavily? I like the outlook of XPS more than Vostro 1310 but M1330 is only offering glossy display...  |
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Jun 16 2008, 02:00 AM
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anyone can help me? Just noticed, my xps have no sound in its internal speaker,but if use earphones or external speaker,works fine.
this just occur when I use external speaker last 2 days. after that,when unplug, no sound from internal speaker. where to see? |
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Jun 16 2008, 04:00 AM
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what is the highest hdd xps 1330 can support erk? wanna upgrade it..
is it advisable to put in ssd? price dnt matter |
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Jun 16 2008, 08:23 AM
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QUOTE(137807102 @ Jun 16 2008, 04:00 AM) what is the highest hdd xps 1330 can support erk? wanna upgrade it.. part available from dell max is 500GB 5400rpm can be support.is it advisable to put in ssd? price dnt matter SSD option also available, but 1 capacity option only which is 64GB. 2 types 9.5MM & 8MM. SATAII This post has been edited by djlah: Jun 16 2008, 08:26 AM |
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