dell windows 7 dual boot xp

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Dell Studio 1537/1737 LaptopDual boot Windows 7 64bit and Windows XP + driver support

1. Create space for Windows 7 on your machine (and get rid of that icky Vista).Build a new partition or(Recommended) start from scratch and reformat your entire hard drive.

[Free programs like GParted will do the trick or use your own personal favorite]

For optimal performance and system stability I recommend creating three partitions:

C: Windows 7 beta release 7000 64bit

-Allocate 50GB and format in NTFS (You can allocate more if you prefer)

D: Windows XP Professional

-Allocate 50GB and format in NTFS (You can allocate more if you prefer)

E: Storage

-Allocate 200GB and format in NTFS. Use storage drive to share files between OSs and prevent

crossing over between the two system drives. For example: saving files/programs on the D drive

(windows XP) when you are running off the C drive (windows 7) could potentially cause registry

errors, rundll 32 errors, and/or poor system performance. Its recommended to either keep

everything separate or create a third storage partition as I described. A storage drive is great for

sharing documents, favorites, and programs. Its especially great for media; use it to access large

music or movie collections from one shared location.

Create any additional partitions as you feel necessary and dont worry; if at any point later on you

decide you want to redistribute hard drive space, rename, resize or delete partitions, this can all be

accomplished with minimal effort

Now that your computer is fresh its time to begin

2. First we need to change the SATA option to IDE in Bios so that both Windows 7 and Windows XP willbe able to access your hard drive. To do this:

I. At start up tap the F2 key to enter BIOSII. Navigate to Configure SATA as switch AHCPI to IDE and then hit enter

III. Strike the F10 key and confirm the save and exist by hitting enterWindows 7 will have no problem installing with the SATA option set to AHCPI however this is not the

case for Windows XP. If you do not perform this step and switch the SATA option to IDE, when you

finally get to installing Windows XP you will get the blue screen of death. The SATA option has to be
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The Windows 7 installation is very quick in comparison to prior Windows OS releases (approximately 20-

25 minutes for a full install) and has some major improvements that you will notice right away. During

the installation of Windows 7 on your Studio Laptop it will automatically detect and allow you to

connect to any available Ethernet and Wireless connections. Thats right, without having to install a

single network driver you will already have internet access. Not only will Windows 7 automatically

configure your internet connection but it will do much more. After a clean install of Windows 7 your

Studio Laptop will almost already be 100% configured. Prior to putting in the Dell Resource CD or

running any drivers, Windows 7 will have already successfully installed and configured nearly every

single device on the machine automatically. There will only be few drivers in the device manager with

the yellow explanation mark, and lucky for you I managed to figure out how to install every single one.

Its important that you follow these next instructions very carefully to ensure a proper installation, and

most importantly, DO NOT just begin installing all drivers off of the Dell Resource Disc, this will reverse

your progress; it will screw up devices that were already properly configured and that were already

using the most ideal drivers for their performance. It is true that most Vista 64 bit drivers work on

Windows 7 which is a great feature; however this does not mean start installing all the Vista drivers that

came with your machine. In particular DO NOT install the sound driver that comes on the Dell Resource

disc; the driver I am referring to is the: IDT 92HD73C1 Audio Rev: A08 which installs IDT High

Definition CODEC. This driver will make your audio much worse; the quality is horrible and the max

volume is reduced by at least 40%. The audio drivers that Windows 7 automatically installs are much

louder, have significantly better sound quality and a better graphical interface for the volume control. In

the device manager under Sound, video and game controllers, there should be two devices both labeled

High Definition Audio Device, you do not want to replace one of these audio device drivers with IDT

High Definition CODEC.

Put in your Dell Drivers and Utilities Disc (Dell Resources Disc) and only install the following:

Dell QuickSet Rev: A02 Ricoh Card Reader R5C833 Rev: A01 Dell Recommended Vista Power Management Settings Rev: A01

Restart you computer and open up the device manager:

Type device manager into the search bar in the start menu and hit enter

The only devices that appear with a yellow exclamation mark in the Device Manager are:

SM Bus Controller Unknown Device Fingerprint Scanner

I have a solution to install each one of these:


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Overview: SM Bus ContrThe driver for SM Bus Controller i

however it is not included on the

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However, I came up with a method

To install the SM Bus Controller:

Use the Dell Resource Disc and atte

Note the directory [C:\dell\drivers

If it installs properly, then s

If you get an Error message

Install the SM Bus Controller manu

I. Click Start, Type Device MII. Click the plus sign next to

Then right Click SM Bus Co

III. Choose:IV. Check the Checkbox: Inclu

Paste [C:\dell\drivers\R192Click next and the SM Bus

ollerincluded in the Intel Chipset that comes on the

newer Intel Chipset that Windows 7 automaticall

Bus Controller on the Dell Resource Disc wont i

to install the SM Bus Controller using the original

mpt to install: Intel GM45 Express Chipset Family

R192750] Click OK to extract and then OK once mo

imply reboot and the SM Bus controller will be sucstating that the operating system is not supported

ally by pointing it to this directory using the device

anager into the search bar and then hit enter

Other Devices to reveal the SM Bus Controller

troller and select Update Driver Software

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Overview: Unknown DeviceThe Unknown Device is actually ITECIR Infrared Receiver (EC) in disguise. The driver for this device is

included on the Dell Resource Disc: ITE IT8512 CIR Receiver Rev: A07 however, installing this driver will

not automatically discover the Unknown Device as ITECIR Infrared Receiver (EC). In order to properly

install this device you need to install it manually from the device manager by pointing the device toappropriate directory. Heres the method I came up with for installing this device.

To install the Unknown Device:

Use the Dell Resource Disc and install: ITE IT8512 CIR Receiver Rev: A07

Note the directory [C:\dell\drivers\R196531] Click OK to extract and then OK once more when its done.

Complete the rest of the installation:After the installation successfully installs ITECIR onto your

machine restart and then navigate to programs in control

panel to confirm installation: Start, Control Panel, Programs

Install the Unknown Device manually by pointing it to this directory using the device manager.

I. Click Start, Type Device Manager into the search bar and then hit enterII. Click the plus sign next to Other Devices to reveal the Unknown Device

Then right Click Unknown Device and select Update Driver Software

III. Choose:IV. Check the Checkbox: Include subfolders

Paste [C:\dell\drivers\R196531] without brackets V. Scan for hardware changes

Click next and the Unknown Device driver will install. to confirm installation


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Overview: Fingerprint ScannerThe driver for Fingerprint Scanner is included in on the Dell Resource Disc under security:

AuthenTec AES2810 Rev: A01 however this is not the driver you should use on Windows 7 64 bit.

Download the latest driver: AuthenTec AES2810 v.8.1.2.37 Rev: A03 directly from Dell.

To install the Fingerprint Scanner:

Download it from Dell: Authentec AES2810, v.8.1.2.37, A03

Hit continue, then OK and then follow the AuthenTec Fingerprint Software installer until completion.

Restart your computer after installation and enter device manager to confirm installation.

If installation was successful AuthenTec Inc. AES2810 should appear under Biometric Devices

Go on to installation of DigitialPersona Personal

1. Pop DigitalPersona Personal disc into your CD/DVD drive

2. An error message will be rendered once the disc loads:

3. Go to Computer and then

right click CD/DVD drive andSelect Open.

4. Navigate to the x64 installer in the directory in: Install\x64

5. Install DigitalPersona Personal and then reboot.

6. You will have the option to enroll fingerprints at startup if done correctly.
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Install Windows XP

5. To Install Windows XP on the other partition you need to boot off the XP installation disc so goahead and put it in the CD/DVD drive. Now restart and tap F2 at startup to enter BIOS. In BIOS

navigate to BOOT and change CD/DVD drive to be the first bootable device in the list. Hit F10 to

save and exist. Alternatively you can tap F12 at startup which brings up a onetime boot menuwhere you can manually select to boot off the disc using the arrow and enter keys. Either way if

done correctly, in the upper left corner of the screen a message will come up Press any key to boot

off disc press enter (or if you have your own favorite key, go for it) and your Windows XP

installation should begin.

6. When you have the option to choose where to install Windows XP make sure you choose the rightpartition and dont accidently overwrite your Windows 7 installation. Since you have already

formatted the drive when it gives you the option to format, choose to leave current file system

intact. Go ahead and complete the installation.

7. To install drivers on Windows XP follow the PDF guides on SamsWare.com and download theappropriate driver package.

8. Your XP Installation should work now; however, when booting up there wont be any option to bootinto Windows 7, this is because Windows XP re-writes the MBR (Master Boot Record). To fix this

and have the ability to choose OS on startup you must first repair your MRB. Put in your Windows 7

disc and boot off it and choose to Repair the installation, this will fix the MBR and allow you to boot

into Windows 7, however now XP wont appear at startup. To fix this purchase VistaBoot Pro or

download EasyBCD. These programs allow you to fix the boot menu at startup. Check out their

websites for additional information on how to use these programs.

9. Enjoy your Dual boot!
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