Inspiron 1526 Sound Driver

Try listening through headphones and see if you hear audio through the output jack.

If you have the current audio driver it is Sigmatel, version 6.10.0.5614, A02. The folder on the hard drive that contains the driver's files is named R170217. Go to

c\dell\drivers\R170217 and delete that folder. Look through all of the R folders there and delete any that have a sub-folder named WDM.

Then download and install the Sigmatel R170217 driver.

I tried listening to my headphones, but still nothing.  The computer comes up with an error everytime you try to play sound no matter what program.  I tried playing music on my Itunes, and the error said it wasn't connecting to the device, same with Windows media.  When I go into Windows sounds and try to test them, an error comes up that says attempt failed.  I followed your instructions and deleted the folders and downloaded, re installed, and restarted my computer.  Still nothing.  In my toolbar, when you click the sound, it used to pop up with a mixer, now it only shows two tabs for Windows sound and speakers/headphones, both are up all the way.  Still no sound.  Any other suggestions?

yeah the answer frm JIM is excellent n totally answer like professional.

Ok, so I hit F12 and choose the diagnostics option.  It began running the Pre-Assessment.  It did color and there were stripes on the screen.  It asked me if I saw them, I replied yes.  It then began running through some memory tests, then the computer went blank and shut down.  I did this three times, and everytime it shut down after the memory test.  When I restarted the diagnostics, it began beeping a lot and an error message came up before it would continue.  Error code 0146  Msg: Error code 2000-0146.  My computer is not still under warranty.  It expired a few days ago.  Imagine my luck.

Here is a link to the official explanation of the error code. To get more help with the test you might need to go to one of the other boards.

deadlock44 wrote:

yeah the answer frm JIM is excellent n totally answer like professional.

Yeah, but like a professional what?

i tried to say that: ur reply was like professional software/hardware engineer. that i tried to explain in my words.

i have 2 problems in my Dell Inspiron 6400. the problem are below: 

1) DVD Write: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GSA-T11N ATA Device is not reading disk or write??

2) RAM Upgrad probelm:

My Notebook RAM is: DIMM_B, Capacity: 512 Mb, Speed: 667 MHz

DIMM_A, Capacity: 512 Mb, Speed: 667 MHz

There are only 2 Slots in my Notebook and my limit is only 2GB. I want to upgrade my RAM Memory. I visited Dell Website and saw there 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) Memory Module Kit for Dell Inspiron E1505/6400 Notebooks, Speed: 800 MHZ.

Can I use that 800 MHZ Speed DDR2 DIMM RAM instead of my 667 MHZ speed DDR2 DIMM RAM??

thanks in Advance

Thanks in Advance

deadlock44,

Sorry, I was joking around. Thank you for the compliment. I understand your concern about the memory speed. Here is what Dell says about it:

Memory offered now may differ in speed from the original system memory but has been qualified to work in the system. When mixed, the memory will perform at the lowest speed populated or the highest speed allowed by the system.

If you prefer to use 667 MHz memory you can buy it from Crucial and other sellers.

Try posting your optical drive question on the Disk Drives (HDD, CD/DVD, Blu-ray) Board.

ok thanks for ur reply n joiking.

the advise u gave me, i know tht. tell me will only 880 bus speed RAM will work well instead of 667 speed RAM in my inspiron 6400 notebook or there some restriction in hardware also between RAM n Motherboard slot in my series.

thanks in Advance 

I am sorry but I do not completely understand the question. The RAM has to be 200 pin, 1.8 volts SODIMM DDR2.

Normally I would say to stick with 667MHz, but since Dell guarantees that its 800 MHz will work then I guess it is okay to use. That is really all I know about it.

Dell Inspiron 6400 notebook now have 512MB*2  MB(667speed, 200 pin, 1.8 volts, pci-5300,DIMM SD DDR2<all thoses i know well>) in 2 slot <coz i guess it has 2 slot only each capacity 1 GB>.

But i have 512*2 MB (667speed)in 2 slot. if i go for 667 speed again then i'll use 1 GB n my another 512MB n the other 512 MB will no work.

i wanna know will 800 Speed  RAM<no 667 speed> work in with my motherboard properly?? thts all.

Thanks in Advance

Dell says it will work and guarantees that it will. But you have to add two 1 GB ram modules to get any benefit. I don't think your model supports a 1 GB in one slot and a 512 in the other. I might be wrong but I believe you can have a total of 1 GB or 2 GB, but not 1.5 GB.

If you need to discuss this anymore please start a new thread. We are too far off-topic here.

simplywhitney:

My apologies for poor forum ettiquette.

ok thanx anyway