Audio

Recording from system, not microphone?

loptap — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:44:32 GMT

I'm recording a video file using camtasia and the sound is cheese because it appears to be using the microphone rather than directly from the sound card. In control panel I don't see any other options for recording devices except for Microphone/Line in and Microphone array. So when trying to select the source in camtasia preferences there aren't any other options to choose from.

I'm on a xps m1530 Vista.

Any help would be great. Thanks

Inspiron 8600 Audio Drivers - Win 7

dsiebold — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:22:47 GMT

I have a Dell Inspiron 8600. I just installed a new hard drive and installed Windows 7 on it. On the devices screen, the network controller and audio were banged out. I was able to download the network drivers and get that working but have had no luck successfully installing audio drivers.

When I got to the Dell drivers and downloads page, there is only one download for the SigmaTel audio. Tried installing and nothing happens. Went through the process of installing the drivers through the devices screen and it said it couldn't find a driver for the device. So I'm assuming the drivers I downloaded are not the right ones.

Anyone know where the latest drivers for the 8600 SigmaTel audio are located?

TIA.

Dianne

VIA DELLChrisM on Twitter

DineanR — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:43:52 GMT

ChrisM suggested that i post my audio problem here in the community so that the DELL audio professionals can assist.

I have a Studio 1535 computer and all of sudden my sound only works when I put headphones in. One minute the sound was working fine and the next it was only working with headphones.

I didn't spill anything on the speakers or drop it that I know of.

Error

damata — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:14:28 GMT

My computer was working fine and then it suddenly 'froze' up on me. I powered it off. When I went to power it back on, I got a message 'no bootable devices'. After several attempts, I finally power it off then back on holding down on the power button. It finally, came back on - hopefully long enough to get a response on what caused this to happen, what to do to prevent this and the process of what to do the next time it happens. Can anyone please offer advice???

Frustrated Dave

TO MARY G IN AUDIO

TAHOE BILL — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:14:12 GMT

Thank you for answering my problem of connecting an audio-technica turntable. You responded:

By Mary G in Audio

Turntables need to connect to a stereo receiver/amplifier first and the stereo connects to the computer. And not the mike input. It needs to be line in. All laptops have line in, line out and mike.

"All laptops have line in, line out and mike"... GOOD - Please show me(page #, diagram??) where these connections are on my Studio 1535... All I can find is mike and 2 headphones... Is it the via the HDMI connector???

THANK YOU

Sigmatel Driver for Win 7

Miami_Mike — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:22:06 GMT

I recently upgraded (?) my Inspiron 6400 to Win7. Although I now regret doing it, I need to sort it out as I cannot go back to Vista. Is there a Sigmatel audio driver for Win7? Dell does not offer a driver. I visited the manufacturer's site and they do not offer OEM support.

key f9 and f10

Leonardolwc2 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:59:38 GMT

Hi, I'm new here and not mechanical but I had to remove key's F9 and F10, and now cannot get them back on. Do I have to order a new keyboard for my xps m1530 laptop or can a local shop snap them back on?

Vostro 1720 Headphone Volume

cmreigrut — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:29:49 GMT

I'm wondering if anyone else has the same issue that I do in that the volume from the headphones port is very low. Even cranked all the way up (in both Vista and Linux) it's very low, and on anything but full volume it's practically inaudible.

Has anyone else use the headphones? Do you have volume issues?

No audio over HDMI after Win 7 upgrade on XPS m1330

dhacke — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:49:27 GMT

The internal speaker work, as do all audio jacks (both speaker and microphone). But when I connect my laptop to my Dell 2709 Monitor via HDMI, I get no sound throughput.

Official Dell suggestions is to update the SigmaTel drivers, but there do not appear to be any Win 7 drivers. Microsoft's drivers are even less help than old Sigma Tell drivers.

I'm open to any suggestions! Thanks!

crackling sound+m1730

fishingman1 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:08:59 GMT

I have an xps m1730 and the audio makes crackling noises every time I turn the laptop on. Then if I turn it off and then back on the problem stops. I have upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 and the problem is still there. I have the latest drivers and all my software is up-to-date.

creative sound blaster x-fi mb driver problem on windows 7 32 bit

Maulin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:28 GMT

hello

i am using dell studio 1555

i am using windows 7 32-bit dell upgrade program

but creative sb x-fi mb driver not working

and creative console launcher not working says that product not found plzz help me out

Soundblaster X-Fi MB and Windows 7

Mark Iskander — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:56:49 GMT

Hello,

I've purchased a Dell Inspiron 1545 a few months ago and I have Windows 7. I've grown tired of the windows-installed drivers, so I figured I'd get the Soundblaster X-Fi software. Since I obviously had to reformat to install Windows 7 (didn't do upgrade,) I also lost the installation of the X-Fi MB software. Looking everywhere for the DVD, and I conclude that I didn't actually get one with my laptop, because I made extra sure that I kept all of the contents of the box handy.

More or less, I'm missing the DVD. I never got it in the box. The software was pre-installed, yes, but the move to Windows 7 deleted it. What do I do? I called Dell Support and they insisted that I download the software from the site, which is actually just an update package and requires the original DVD software. Still, I tried to install it anyway and it just crashes in the beginning stages of the setup, even if I run it with Vista/XP compatibility mode, running as Admin.

What should I do?

is it possible to upgrade the graphics card in my inspiron 1525 laptop?

xxxmonkey7 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:56:11 GMT

can i upgrade the graphics card in my dell inspiron 1525 laptop to something more suited to games, right now their is a mobile intel(r) 965 express chipset family i only want to upgrade it to something that can handle games such as world of warcraft

Network Controller Driver - Dell Latitude E6400

ryereelfishn — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:05:29 GMT

Hello everyone - I tried all the drivers on Dell E6400 under xp and none would appy to this driver.

IN my computer management Driver list I have "Network Controller" PCI bus 12, device 0, function 0

Can someone point to the direction of this driver? Greatly appreciated!

Latitude E6400 Vista - IDT Audio popping and crackling with working fix.

melovescotch — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:32:58 GMT

Out of the box, I get random light audio cracks and popping noises when sound card is outputting sound.

I'm able to force an audio pop\crack about 90% on demand when I load up intel matrix storage manager, and then do a bus scan.

I've written a few device drivers before, and to me this is likely an device driver\hardware issue.

I then go into bios and set HD controller to "ATA mode" (other two modes still causes it), and then reinstall clean Vista OS, plus all normal drivers (minus intel matrix stuff) and now I have no pops anymore.

StacSV Module Stopped Working and was closed

jmasone — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:40:05 GMT

I have a new XPS 420 system with 64-bit Vista and the default integrated sound system. I periodically get the message "StacSV Module stopped working and was closed". I checked and made sure to install the latest sound drivers for the Sigmatel C-Major Audio. It is at version 6.10.0.5511, but the problem still occurs. Any suggestions?

An audio codec is needed to play this file. To determine if this codec is available to download from the Web, click Web Help.

Kaz Whartn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:53 GMT

Can any one help me please -I have a new Inspiron laptop with windows Vista and when I try to view video's that I have recorded I keep getting a blank screen and the following message “An audio codec is needed to play this file. To determine if this codec is available to download from the Web, click Web Help.” – tried searching the net but not sure about what I am doing – please please can someone tell me what I need to do.

Thank you

E6400 + E-Port Plus sound issue

DC_N_DNV — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:25:19 GMT

My company purchased 5 of the E-Port Plus replicators. (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Docking_Station/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&sku=430-3114). When docking down a E6400, after a reboot the sound stops working. In device manager it shows up with the Yellow Exclamation mark next to the IDT Codec. Going into Services it shows that the Audio service is not started. When we undock the laptop and reboot, the sound works fine and the control panel shows no warning next to the IDT Codec, and the audio service starts up fine. It also works fine if we dock the laptop down to a basic E-Port replicator (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Docking_Station/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&sku=430-3113). The laptop is loaded with XP SP3. Now here is an interesting twist. We have the same model of laptop with Vista SP1 loaded on it. Vista works fine on both docking stations. No sound problems or anything. We’ve tried uninstalling the IDT device, installing new drivers, old drivers, disabling and re-enabling the device. Nothing works to get the sound working on the XP laptop while docked down. Here is another interesting twist. The audio output on both models of docking stations do not work with either XP or vista. So we’re stuck with having people plugging in their speakers into the headphone jack on the laptop instead of the docking station. Not cool…

Anyone have any advice? Dell tech support was not much help when we contacted them.

SoundBlaster X-Fi MB Software for the Studio XPS 1645 Laptop (Instructions to make it work)

2by4 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:13:19 GMT

If you are having issues installing the SoundBlaster X-Fi MB CD on Windows 7 64 bit, I have found a solution.

1. If it is installed, uninstall it...

2. Reload the CD but do not install, you must open the folder and wait for the CD to stop spinning

3. Right click on the set-up exe file

4. now click on Troubleshoot Compatibility

5. a new window will open with 2 options choose the second one

6. choose Windows Vista SP2

7. just continue through the steps

You will now have the SoundBlaster X-Fi MB software working. It has worked for me on my new Studio XPS 1645 laptop.

It does improve the sound quality

Studio 15 (1557) Subwoofer Not Working

deadpencil — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:15:04 GMT

Hi all,

I took delivery of my new dell studio 15 (1557) today and after booting up for the first time one of the first things I did was test out all the features including the "SRS premium sound". Now on the spec for this laptop it mentions a subwoofer for improved bass response - my laptop has absolutely ZERO bass response, it's all treble. The clarity is fine and it's fairly loud but there is absolutely no bass.

I've tried playing around with every setting I canfind to try and enable this subwoofer and I've tried reinstalling the IDT audio drivers. I suspect that it's a software issue.
In the IDT Audio control panel there are various SRS TrueBass option which don't make a bit of difference except that the sound clips the more I increase the bass enhancement effects.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks,
Rob

XT2 tabletPC buttons and touch screen didn't work

metatrona — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:07:07 GMT

Hi,

On a DELL XT2 tabletpc, I installed Windows XP SP2 Pro...
I get all last drivers on DELL site, installed them in order. In device manager I see all devices are recognized and installed. BUT there are lot of features didn't work:

TabletPC buttons didn't work. On 3 buttons, there is only the button "ctrl" work, when I click on ctrl button, the task manager opens. When I click on 2 other buttons, there is NO effect....Tablet PC buttons are correctly enabled in Controlpoint manager. (if I use ctrl+alt buttons rotate screen works, like when I turn screen it rotates automatically.)

Touch pen didn't work. All devices are installed, the software driver is installed, all touch screen features are enabled in options, but impossible to use the pen....When I touche the screen wih pen or a finger, there is no effect...

I didn't see specific options in BIOS.

Do you have already met this problem ? I don't see what other thing I could do for touchscreen and tabletpc buttons....I use all latest drivers available on DELL site..

One thing : when I click on calibrate in dell tablet settings, there is no effect.

If you have an idea, or know how to enable the features, any help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance

Volume Control Buttons Not Responding [RESOLVED]

Retrolutionary — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:36:00 GMT

Just last night, I had my motherboard replaced (the technician couldn't give me a reason why or how it got damaged), and I now I've noticed that the media buttons related to my volume settings aren't responding to my touch, other than lighting up. All three of them; mute, up, and down, aren't responding.

Everything else on my computer seems fine. This is the only real issue I've come across.

What can I do about it?

I have free Audacity(1.3). I need to figure out how to connect midi with it.

xan517 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:22:44 GMT

can any one tell me how to connect midi keyboards to a laptop?

Casio wk200, Latitude D610

Windows 7- MP3 metadata/tags & displaying and editing them in explorer

LucyCh — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:35:26 GMT

I have an issue regarding WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM 64 BIT and editing and displaying the METADATA of MP3 files in windows explorer. Windows explorer does not allow me to edit the metadata (contributing artists, genre, year, etc) on some of my MP3 files. Editing is performed at the bottom of explorer or right clicking on the MP3 file and editing in the Details tab in Properties. Sometimes the metadata is referred to as the tags.

The error I get when I attempt to edit the metadata in windows explorer is:

Error 0x8007000D: The data is Invalid

It is a new computer and Windows 7 was pre-installed.

Apparently editing & displaying the metadata on MP3 files was an issue on WINDOWS 7 BETA version but was "solved" with a KB update by Microsoft at the beginning of 2009. Clearly, I am experiencing a similar if not the same issue, with WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM 64 BIT.

To repeat the issue is:

I can only edit the metadata of SOME of my MP3 files NOT ALL of them in explorer in WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM 64 BIT.

I am certain that the files were NOT corrupted before I transferred them over to my new computer from a XP system.

However, there may be a way round this using a MP3Tag editor - but I believe that it is a Microsoft issue & should be sorted by them.

Is there a recent KB update ??

Can anybody assist me please ??

Many Thanks in advance !!

Problem with Sigmatel Audio Driver after upgrade from Vista to Window 7

kenneth1037 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:53:26 GMT

Hi guys, I'm currently facing a problem that my recording device/ mic is not working after I upgrade my Window from Vista to 7. I tried reinstall the driver but it didn't works at all. I would like to get some advises from everybody to solve my problem. Thanks for reading.

P.s: I'm currently using M1530 XPS.

Inspiron 1525 Plugged in not Charging.

jakes0929 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:19:58 GMT

I have had my inspiron for less than 2 years and haven't had any problems until recently. When I plug my computer in about 75% of the time I get the message, plugged in, not charging. I have tried taking the battery out and this works occasionally but lately when I put the battery back in the charging light goes orange, then blue then turns off. The casing is cracked near the port where the ac adapter plugs in but that has been there for a while and wasn't an issue. I have tried to talk to a realy person at Dell and have been continuously transferred and hung up on. I would just like to know what the issue is and if its worth my money and time to fix. I have a lot of information on here and I'm afraid I'll lose it if this doesn't get fixed soon. I saw someone post that if you leave your computer plugged in it fries the motherboard. I leave mine plugged in all the time so if this is the issue then I'll be purchasing a new, non-Dell computer as there was no warning about this anywhere. I appreciate your help

IDT 92HD73C1 popping/cracking sound on Windows 7

andrei_t — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:47 GMT

Hi all

i recently installed Windows 7 on my Studio 1535. Everything worked flawlessly out of the box. My issue appeared after installing the 92HD73C1 Vista Drivers. The reason for installing the Vista drivers was that with the onboard drivers I wasn't able to use my 5.1 Surround Speakers.

Ever since I'm hearing this popping/cracking sound whenever my audio card is not in use, i.e. not listening to music or anything else that is keeping the sound card busy. I suspect the drivers of causing this, because I cannot reproduce the issue with the out-of-the box generic driver, but then again no surround sound either.

My questions:

1. Is anyone else experiencing this kind of issues?

2. Will there be any Windows 7 drivers released for this sound card model? I checked the IDT Site for drivers, they said that the OEM Manufacturer should be my contact for newer drivers, in this case Dell.

3. If no drivers are planned, is there maybe some workaround for this problem?

Thanks,
Andrei

speakers stopped working, after installing PCaudio driver

efast — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:44:08 GMT

speaker is on default sound selection. when plugged in, external speakers works. unplugged, onboard speakers makes no sound. although the onboard speakers are functional. latest driver doesnt work either.

Strange sounds

Chriseos40d — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:10:22 GMT

Hi everyone, this is my first post here and I hope someone can help!

I have been using a DELL STUDIO 1735 laptop (factory install with VISTA - fully update with latest drivers/patches however) for about 15months without any problems. Until now, I have had a wired internet connection but I recently moved to a new apartment. The problem began immediately after the move - I now connect via a wi-fi system and I think this may be the cause.

Whenever the wi-fi is enabled, my speakers emit a low 'burr-burr' every minute or so. This immediately ceases if I turn off the wi-fi.

Does anyone have any ideas how I can stop this? It's really annoying when I'm trying to work >_<

If anymore information is required, please let me know and I will try to give what I can!

Chris

Dell Inspiron E1505 RAM Upgrade

aditya.pidaparthy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:05:44 GMT

Hello,

I have a dell E1505 with a T5500 Intel Core 2 processor. I right now have 1 GB RAM installed.

I was looking to upgrade my RAM and tried to find out the maximum I can fit in. When I go to the dell support website and ask it to perform a scan of my hardware it returns Intel 945 Express Chipset Family, but does not tell me exactly which chipset it is, 945GM or GME or GMS etc.

Now, from the scan page, I ask it to use the hardware config found to look for upgrades, it immediately goes to a page saying

"At this time, we can only narrow your system down to one of the systems listed below. Please select your system from this list. We apologize for the inconvenience"

It mentions E1505 and 6400, I click on them and the maximum RAM I am "allowed" to buy is 2GB.

(Something rather strange because at least I should be allowed to buy whatever I want)

Which probably is because my system's chipset and processor were reconfigured from the factor standard model of E1505 which I think was a T2500.

Anyhow, I tried using the intel chipset identification and again got the the same result in the identification scan, with only the 945 family mentioned.

I finally ripped open laptop, gave it a maintenance cleanup and also looked for the identification mark.

I found a code 0682945GM. But on the next line on the chip it said SL8Z2. Now I am confused if I am supposed to read the two together.

Because if I do, the chipset can also be GMS.

Can anyone shed some light on this.

I want to be perfectly sure that I can use 4GB Ram before buying it.

Thanks

Aditya

Dell Customer service Chat line

mphabibi — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:15:28 GMT

I bought this Studio 1555 March of 2009, had it exchanged twice problems with Vista OS. Now I am waiting for Windows 7 upgrade, I hope this solves the problems??? Every time I get on Chat Line with Dell customer service, after spending some times over an hour with we don't get any where.

Slow Key Board Response

mphabibi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:57:31 GMT

It seems like when I am on chat line or e-mail, my keybard response is real slow. I have to punch the key several times before I see anything show on screen

Dell Studio 1555 Creative Soundblaster X-FI MB software suite REINSTALL

thinthatch — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:21 GMT

I bought a Dell Studio 1555 complete with the 'extra' Soundblaster X-FI MB software suite but had to wipe my drive and reinstall the OS (Vista Ultimate) and now when I try to reinstall the audio software (which Dell did not supply, nor did they supply me with a Vista reinstallation disc despite spending approximately £1,000 on a laptop) I get a message saying the hardware is not recognised by the X-FI software and the install stops. I am now 'stuck' with the default Vista sound setup.

Any ideas?

laptop restored, now no sound

ryanne184 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:52:17 GMT

i have an inspiron e1505 running windows XP

computer services on campus just had to wipe my laptop clean and restore everything back to the way it was when i first got my laptop...

but now i have no sound

they told me to come to this site and download a driver, but i'm really quite dumb when it comes to this stuff.

i though i did what they said, still no sound.

any ideas?

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced MB and Windows 7

Raza0007 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:35:50 GMT

I have Dell XPS M1530 running 32-bit Vista

I have a software based "Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced MB" also known as "Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition" running on my system.

It is working fine with 32-bit Vista and I have no problems.

I was planning to upgrade to 32-bit Windows 7 and I tested it on my M1530. Everything worked fine except this "Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced MB". It installs fine but the Creative Audio Center does not run and tells me it can not find any supported device. I have tried installing it in Vista compatibility mode too.

Before you ask, I have my sound card drivers installed and sound card is working fine. I have Sigmatel hardware.

I am asking, is there an update or a patch available that I can use to make "Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced MB" work in 32-bit Windows 7?

Is Dell planning to release an update for this?

Any solution for my problem?

p.s. "Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced MB" is a software based solution and not my sound card drivers. Creative does not provide free updates for this on their website. It is for Dell to provide the update to their customers.

No warranty Keyboard Studio XPS 16

wf123 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:05 GMT

My laptop is only 3 months old.

14 days ago I had a losse key. Dell send a technican to put in a new keyboard. 4 days later an other key was loose on the new keybord.

answer from dell : no longer warranty ( abuse ). I have 1 yr premium warranty support ( next bussiness day ) !

Familiar to anyone ? Thanks

Drivers for Dell Inspiron B130

backskb — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:27:23 GMT

I just reinstalled Windows XP SP2 on my laptop but cannot find the drivers for the modem.The modem is not installed and I cannot even detect it.Samething happened with my audio but i found the audio drivers and installed it.

Using different laptop charger?

tlswilso — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:49:25 GMT

Inspiron 1520 My wife's computer. close to 2 years old.

My wife broke the wire from the charger (AC Adapter). I might be able to do surgery to reconnect it but...

We have an old Dell charger. It's the same in every way except that the output of the broken charger is 4.62 amps and the old one is 3.34A.

Sure, I could just plug it in and see what happens. I'm here because there is a little fear that doing that could do some kind of damage. I tried searching old questions (Why did I only find posts from 1999 to 2004?) and now I think it's more likely that the computer will just refuse to recognize the old charger.

So do I plug in the old charger? Bad idea?

Steve

how too get my mircophone too work

alabamablk — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:24:24 GMT

Hello all...looking for sum help..I got a DELL XPS M1530 wit vista. Im trying to get the microphone to work...when i go too use the call to talk feature on yahoo i get the message no microphone was detected..not sure wht i need too do or too check. any help is welcomed...THANX

Inspiron 1420 windows 7 ultimate x64 Audio and Bluetooth problems

rmtimossi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:05:02 GMT

Hi!

I recent install Windows 7 on my laptop (Inspiron 1420 T8300 2gb nvidia 8400 sigmatel).

At first everything was all right until I tried to make a call using Skype. I start making a call and i can hear the tone but when the call begin, it´s like the sound card disconnect and I can´t hear nothing until y close Skype. It happen whit windows live messenger so it´s not a problem of Skype. Of course I re install the sound drivers but the problem still exist.

As I said, there is another problem whit Bluetooth. It´s not working at all, and when i try to re install drivers the system said that them are already installed, and ask me to uninstall them first, but i don´t know how

Thats all! Thanks you for your time!!

latitude d600

fishon79 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:05 GMT

anyone tell me what this laptop has for processor memory etc i have chance of getting it for a trade wondering whats in it

Phoenix Failsafe causes a Diagnostic Error on Latitude 14z.

ronzee — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:26:41 GMT

Beware that if you get a CMOS 0212 error when you run the Dell Diagnostics (F12), it may be caused by Phoenix Failsafe being installed.

I returned 2 Latitude 14z laptops to Best Buy because of this error. On the third laptop, I noticed that Failsafe seemed to write to Bios during install. Sure enough, after that install, I got the error when I ran the Dell Diagnostics. I concluded that the Diagnostic program is not set up to recognize Failsafe. I hope that is all it is. I don't want to have to take the 3rd laptop back to Best Buy.

Ron Zastovnik

Windows 7, XPS M1730 and Nvidia Drivers..... moved to video

darkkn1ght — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:48:12 GMT

moved to video

dell inspiron 1525 supports a 5.1 audio system ??

mj_thug4life — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:15:17 GMT

hey, i own a dell inspiron 1525 and i want to buy a speaker system.. so i am wondering does the 1525 inspiron with the 3 jacks in the front support the 5.1 audio system..??

thank you for your support..

Studio XPS 16- Subwoofer Rattle

guitardude7 — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:35:38 GMT

I'm very irritated with a rattle being created by the "subwoofer" to the right of the touchpad on my new SXPS 16. Has anyone with a SXPS 16 noticed this rattle? The rattle is especially bad when I'm talking to people on skype; I'm assuming the midrange frequencies are causing the laptop to rattle. I tried using the equalizer in the audio settings but I can't get rid of the rattle. I'd appreciate it if anyone could tell me how to fix this problem or at least improve it. Also, I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but the sound on my SXPS 16 seems to be off center due to the odd placement of the subwoofer. Is there any simple way to make the audio sound more centered?

Studio 1737 DPC Latency

CorkStabber — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:55:07 GMT

Hello! My Studio 1737 is showing the DPC Latency problems described as in this thread: http://en.community.dell.com/forums/p/19245700/19411542.aspx

Symptoms include periodic crackle and popping sounds during audio playback. The problem is most severe with wireless broadband enabled and disabling it greatly helps but does not completely solve the problem.

Research on the web shows this is a fairly widespread problem known to affect Studio laptops, and that BIOS upgrades have resolved the problem for other computers including Dell's XPS line.

So I'm hoping this will be fixed soon. Has anyone been able to get information from Dell support about whether this will be fixed with a BIOS update for the 1737?

Cheers,

-Andy

DELL INSPIRON LAPTOP 1410, NO ACTIVE MIXER DEVICES

ARJUNCS — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:18:07 GMT

I have Dell Inspiron laptop model 1410 with pre-installed win vista. However, I wanted to use win XP. So I had installed Win XP. But no audio is available inspite of loading necessary drivers. On clicking volume control msg " No active mixer devices installed" appears. Help.

Inspiron 1720 - No External Mic since moved to Windows 7

rusheto — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:43:53 GMT

Hi, Since I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit from Vista, my external Mic no longer works. Built in Mic is ok.

It's an Inspiron 1720.

I have deleted and reinstalled the latest Sigmatel driver from Dell. Also reinstalled the Chipset driver. Troubleshooter is not indicating any problems.

I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks !

Studio XPS 13" Audio Popping/Slow-Motion

DoCoMo661 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:47:31 GMT

I don't quite understand what it is with these new laptops that are coming out nowadays. It's as if the companies selling them don't test them fully at all. I don't make random accusations, I speak purely from first-hand, personal experience.

About two months ago I bought myself the 13" Macbook Aluminum. I never liked the Mac OS much, so I installed Vista Home Premium using Boot Camp. First thing I noticed was, when I played any music, videos, or games, the audio would at regular intervals play in a slow-motion manner, and distinct popping noises can be heard in the background. So I did some research and found out that it was due to the Broadcom Wireless N network card's driver having some compatibility issues. After updating the driver, the problem was solved. But I wasn't happy with the way the trackpad worked in Vista, so I returned the Macbook.

Now two months later, here I am with this very sexy Studio XPS laptop. I have to admit, the quality of these Dell computers (at least aesthetically) has dramatically improved. I can walk around with this thing in my hands with as much confidence as if I were to walk around with the sleek and sexy Macbook Aluminum. But as I turned on my Studio XPS, and I'm talking within the first hour of receiving this laptop, I came across two major problems.

1) My optical drive was definitely defective. It makes INSANELY loud grinding noises when any disk is put in, and at times the disk would stop spinning completely during an installation, and the installation would either pause or abort.

2) To my surprise, really, to my surprise, this Dell has the same problem my Macbook Alunimum had when running in Vista. The audio makes popping noises, and at regular intervals it would play in a slow-motion manner. So once again I Googled around and wanted to look for some answers, but nothing useful came up. So I called Dell Technical Support, and the lady was extremely patient and professional, but she wasn't able to solve the problem for me. So here I am, with a $2000 investment that I am not completely satisfied with.

Dell is sending me a box within the next few days so I can send this Studio XPS back for repairs. For some reason I really doubt the audio problem will be taken care of after it comes back to me. The optical drive should be easy, if they decide to swap a new (functional) one for me.

If anyone has the same audio problem that I am experiencing, and has found a way to take care of the problem without such compromises as turning off WiFi, please feel free to comment and share.

And lastly, on a side note, if anybody cares, I was extremely disappointed in the time it took for me to get this laptop from Dell. I initially placed my order on January 19, 2009. I received the laptop on February 20, 2009. It took an entire month for the laptop to finally come, and now I'm looking at another 20 days or so for this thing to go through shipping and repairs. Seriously thinking about getting a refund on this Dell and going for something else now.

Re-Install Windows Vista Cannot acsess internet.

Currymaster777 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:06:18 GMT

I have recently re-installed vista onto my inspiron 1525 and since then i haven't been able to acsess the internet with it. Other laptops in my house get the signal other than me. I can't even acsess it Via Ethernet cable Does anyone know how i can fix this?