Problems with RAID 1 On DELL Vostro Hardware and Software Hardware by Daywraith … been trying to install windows XP on a new Dell Vostro 200 machine. The machine has two 500GB hard drives and… advanced BIOS with what looks like the correct entries) The Vostro bios is version 1.0.10 and has the words… Unable to RAID on Vostro 200 Hardware and Software Hardware by OldReilly … RAID0. Swapped for 2x1TB set to RAID1. No problem. Second, Vostro 200, came as 1x150GB Caviar. I am trying to install… the Caviars from the 9200 into the Vostro. Therein lies the problem. Installed the drives (physically), into setup… Dell vostro 1015 won't pass the dell logo in window 7 Hardware and Software by Mrinalini_1 My laptop Dell vostro 1015 won't pass the dell logo in window 7. Whenever i start my laptop dell vostro screen appears wth loading completed and den immediate black screen. After dat powers become off and d same process repeats... Please give resolution.. thanks in advance Re: Installing Windows 7 64 on Dell Vostro. Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by pk. Hi again, I want to install Windows 7 64 bit. But I searched Dell's site for 64 bit drivers for vostro 1015 on windows 7. I could find only 32 bit drivers. Then how will be able to to install 64 bit Windows 7 if Dell does not provide 64 bit drivers for Vostro 1015? Or I can just install 32 bit drivers on 64 bit OS? will it work? Re: Installing Windows 7 64 on Dell Vostro. Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by oneml … I searched Dell's site for 64 bit drivers for vostro 1015 on windows 7. I could find only 32 bit… 7 if Dell does not provide 64 bit drivers for Vostro 1015? Or I can just install 32 bit drivers on… Re: Installing Windows 7 64 on Dell Vostro. Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by temelu Hello, All the [URL="http://www.all-driver.com/notebook-driver/dell-vostro-1015-drivers.html"]drivers for Dell Vostro 1015[/URL] laptop an easy way to download from the link in the connection. Good Luck Dell vostro 200 probs Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by romeyng Hey guys, i have a vostro 200 that wont start up. When u hit the switch … Dead Dell Vostro 220s -- Need HD data, suggestions? 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Configuration is Intel dual core2 processor 1.8 Ghz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB hard disk. Is it possible for me to install Windowz 7 64 bit? Will it increase speed of my laptop? The compatiblity test when run says You will need custom install of 32 bit windows 7. I want to install 64 bit. Is it possible? Upgrade Dell Vostro 1500 Hardware and Software Hardware by rhuffman8 I have been using a Dell Vostro 1500 laptop for almost 4 years now. I purchased it … Re: Upgrade Dell Vostro 1500 Hardware and Software Hardware by caperjack hi, if you compare the cost of your upgrade[you say 250.00] to a new one,Dell says starting at 419.00 [with the 4gig ram ],i say new one [url]http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/vostro-1540/fs[/url] Dual Non-RAID harddrives in Dell Vostro 200 Hardware and Software Hardware by techningeer I have a Dell Vostro 200 Slimline that I want to put another hard drive in. I have a harddrive out of a Dell Dimension E521 that I want to put in their, however, I don't want to lose my data on it. Currently the BIOS is set to RAID, but I only have 1 HD in it, what will happen if I install a 2nd HD? Re: Dual Non-RAID harddrives in Dell Vostro 200 Hardware and Software Hardware by tarael1 … connections for Hard drives so the SATA connection on the Vostro 200 won't work; the drive probably won't fit… DELL VOSTRO 2420 - NO POWER GOING IN Hardware and Software by Sintu Y Uyassi Hi, my Dell Vostro 2420 is completely dead, with no indication of power going in. The AC adaptor is fine, battery ok but still no power. It came on after a week of going dead but then after powering on for about 7hours, the machine went completely dead after switching it off again & trying to restart. Re: Problems with RAID 1 On DELL Vostro Hardware and Software Hardware by Daywraith Found the problem arrrrrrrrrrr! The first disk drive I tried using was from a old broken computer seems it was wiping the disks. The reason that the other disk drivers weren't trying to read the disks was because they had been formatted :( Re: Problems with RAID 1 On DELL Vostro Hardware and Software Hardware by Daywraith Double ARRRRR Second disk drive I used was also broken wtf :( Mental note: Be nice to future employees when a computer part breaks down don't stick it on the self with all the old but still usable spare parts. Also in case any one has to setup raid on a PC with out a floppy drive don't try and use a usb one. It looks like works because it … Re: Problems with RAID 1 On DELL Vostro Hardware and Software Hardware by rspalding Have the same computer with two 160 GB drives.....am having same problem but dricves are new....can yo give me the steps that allowed you to mirror your drives and successfully install XP Pro.....Mine crashes after format [email]rspalding@calvarychurch.org[/email] Re: Dell vostro 1015 won't pass the dell logo in window 7 Hardware and Software by CimmerianX Run the dell diagnostics... hold Fn while booting and run full diags. After which, call dell with results, even if it is out of warranty, they will still help diagnose the issue. Also, you can try booting with a Linux Live CD to see if you can get it to boot at all. Re: Dead Dell Vostro 220s -- Need HD data, suggestions? Hardware and Software Hardware by Positive Com You might want to make sure the Dell is dead first. Make sure the CPU is seated properly, change out the RAM and check for any popped caps on the mainboard. If you do decide to fire up a replacement then remove the HDD and slave it to the other machine, copy of what you want to save and then format the 300 and leave it set to slave your C drive. … Re: Dead Dell Vostro 220s -- Need HD data, suggestions? Hardware and Software Hardware by ilyons Good looking out on the double-check... I had grabbed a boxed, new-looking monitor from the closet -- one that had been left there by the previous network admin -- and upon double-checking, the monitor itself was the faulty unit. I learned this after pulling the HD and putting it in another machine and then plugging it into the same monitor, only … Re: Dead Dell Vostro 220s -- Need HD data, suggestions? Hardware and Software Hardware by ilyons I should likely also add that the power light is blue (normal) and there is a single beep as it starts up, which I believe is normal on this machine. The HD access light flickers on twice but then stays silent. I suspected that I would open up the case and find that some plug or card had loosened itself, but I've check what I believe to be all of … Re: Dell Vostro 1015 won't start Hardware and Software Hardware by Rik_ Try removing the ram to see if it will beep. If it does, refit the ram and try it again. If you have 2 ram sticks then try them 1 at a time. Re: Dell Vostro 1015 won't start Hardware and Software Hardware by pk. Thanks for reply. But I do not know how to do that. I am new with laptops. Re: Dell Vostro 1015 won't start Hardware and Software Hardware by Rik_ There will be an access panel in the bottom of the laptop, you need to remove it then the ram. This link will give you an idea - [url]http://www.amitbhawani.com/blog/upgrade-laptops-ram/[/url] Re: Dell Vostro 1015 won't start Hardware and Software Hardware by pk. Thanks, I will try and let you know. Re: Dell Vostro 1015 won't start Hardware and Software Hardware by pk. I tried it. When I removed RAM and started laptop, the left most light on the keyboard became on. The middle light and right light started blinking together. [B]But no beep.[/B] Then I inserted RAM. Then middle light on keyboard started blinking. I think I did not place RAM properly. Then again I reseated RAM. Now laptop has come to previous stage… Re: Dell Vostro 1015 won't start Hardware and Software Hardware by Rik_ Sounds like you need to take it to a professional repair shop then unfortunately!