Hey guys, I recently ordered a dell inspiron 1420.
I wish to install vista ultimate 64bit on it, however, I want to know if its even possible?
Since, I do not see a 64bit section for Dell's driver download website.
Here's the specs.
Intel Core 2 Duo T5750(2.0GHz, 667Mhz, 2M L2 Cache)
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900)
4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
NVIDIA ® GeForce TM Go 8400M GS with 128MB
120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive for Inspiron
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini Card
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel web cam
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 142
Intergrated Bluetooth.
AVerTV Expresscard TV TUNER TVT11 + Remote Control
Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
- 20 Apr 2008 #1My System Specs
Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
- 26 Jun 2008 #2My System Specs
Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
i have same problem. i have same configuration from lenovo. and not able to find any 64bit drivers.
pls help
- 26 Jun 2008 #3My System Specs
Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
i see a few drivers out there for this machine so i would say yes it does but b4 you do your homework and make sure that all the drivers your going to need are available as the windows update wont always supply all the needed drivers
- 03 Jul 2008 #4
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Join Date : Sep 2007 Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA Posts : 2,083 Vista Ultimate X64 SP2 Local Time: 01:12 PM
My System SpecsRe: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
Support for EM64T 64-BIT Windows
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5750 (2.0GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
8400M GS vista x64 driver
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/...hp?t19031.html
Last edited by rive0108; 03 Jul 2008 at 06:23 AM.
- 30 Aug 2008 #5My System Specs
Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
Yes it can~! I've already installed Windows Vista Ultimate x64 on my Inspiron 1420 which runs normally without any complications. The Drivers? Its already detected and installed after i entered the windows.Of course the most important drivers like the display, sound and so on u have to find it to complete it. I know its weird but i am glad that I successfully installed it. The only problem is about my NVidia Geforce 8400m gs graphics memory problem. Before, i've got 256 mb of graphics memory on windows xp but now on my vista, its only got 128 mb of graphics memory. Plus i cant play most games that requires 256 mb graphics memory games. I cant change it in BIOS either after updating it...
Overall, I say it's 50-50 chance to get the drivers detected automatically. My windows running smoothly without complications and works as it supposed to. For gamers like me, I am still unsatisfied with my recent problem...need help~!
- 01 Sep 2008 #6My System Specs
Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
I thought Dell didn't have any Vista x64 drivers (no 64 bit section) for my Vostro 1700 but it turns out every Vista driver included the 64 bit and if I remember correctly when I selected a 32 bit driver the resulting page said the download was for both 32 bit and 64 bit OSes.
- 01 Sep 2008 #7My System Specs
Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
Another thing, If you go through the dell's website and there's no vista x64 driver, don't worry. just go on and look at the drivers then click the 'applies to '. There, there's an information that says for vista x64. Weird isn't it? I am also quite surprised there are drivers for vista x64. But so far, they didn't provide all drivers like NVidia Geforce 8400m gs. If u really want the driver, you have to force install the graphic driver. In this case, I use Acer's Graphic Driver which have the same graphic for vista x64... "Right now, I am using my vista ultimate x64's media center. It's SUPER COOL~!
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Last edited by MDruss; 01 Sep 2008 at 11:26 AM.
- 01 Sep 2008 #8My System Specs
Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
If that doesn't help, You first install the vista x64 then go to automatic update and search for update. I've also got the 3 drivers for the 'base system device'. It's also installed automatically after update... I hope that my information helps~! XD
Last edited by MDruss; 01 Sep 2008 at 11:23 AM.
- 03 Apr 2009 #9My System Specs
Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
I have the same laptop, and I was able to find the Vista x64 just fine with all the drivers, but the Dell wireless card which has the 32& 64bit driver but the system keep stating that it has an issue with the hardware driver and it stop it..
Also I have three Base System Devices that I'm sure what they are or even how to update them... any idea.
- 04 Apr 2009 #10
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My System SpecsRe: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?
Might have Home Premium 64x on it (4GB DDR2). If thats the case, then you should do an upgrade install to Ultimate 64x without losing any drivers.
Originally Posted by martint 
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