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post #1 of 27
5/1/06 at 7:56pm
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Hi everybody! I got my M1710 today, and while I could post pics, I don't have anything to show that is different than others. I did want to answer some frequently asked questions about the M1710. If you have any others that I can answer, please post.

Does the M1710 have Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes, it does. It has a Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller

Is the Audigy Advanced HD Audio Hardware or Software?
I can say for 100% it is software based. My system has the Creative software installed, but the hardware in device manager is listed as the Sigmatel 9200 chip. The CD that comes with the system has an activation key that requires connection to Creative Labs web site to activate.

Any 4.1 or 5.1 outputs
Not from what I can find. The Creative software offers options for 2.1 speakers or headphones and thats it.

Can you change the touchpad light?
No, it is red. You can turn it on or off as desired.

What is the long slot on the bottom?
It is the docking station connector - Dell has finally restored the docking capability to this line of laptops. About time, I say!

Will it support Merom (64 bit)?
We won't know for 100% sure until a) the Merom chips are available and b) we see if a BIOS update from Dell is needed to make it work. The suspicion at this time is that it will work.

What else can I answer?
CJ
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post #2 of 27
5/1/06 at 8:07pm
Wow. Thx! Can't think of anything at the moment. Actually could you possibly put the creative software on a torrent site? haha just joking...kinda The people in the UK didn't get this option for the soundcard.

I'll be getting my M1710 tomorrow. Yay!
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post #3 of 27
5/1/06 at 8:08pm
On a side note, nice forums you have
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post #4 of 27
5/1/06 at 8:10pm
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Originally Posted by nickspohn
On a side note, nice forums you have

Thanks!
CJ
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post #5 of 27
5/1/06 at 8:26pm
Did you order the personalized shield with yours. Do you know if it comes attached or seperate?

Thx!
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post #6 of 27
5/1/06 at 8:29pm
congrats for you.. i hope your having fun with and again cool forums. Very organized so its easy for us not as smart people to find our way through them
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post #7 of 27
5/1/06 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by brownstone
Did you order the personalized shield with yours. Do you know if it comes attached or seperate?

I did not order that, so I have no idea...

Anybody else want to answer this, and I'll add it to the FAQ.

CJ
Thx!
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post #8 of 27
5/1/06 at 9:40pm
there are a couple of question that deserve to be added to the first post:

1. will it support Merom?
2. Some benchmarks
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post #9 of 27
5/1/06 at 9:45pm
Might as well consolidate information!

From my other thread:

The screen is MUCH better than the Samsung screen on the E1705. Minimal light leakage and much more clear, bright and vibrant. I haven't looked up the maker yet, but the screen looks as good as, or better than, the LG screen on my original E1705.

Differences? Other than the obvious, I saw:

-- three antenna leads for wireless coming from the top panel. The black and white are obviously connected to the wireless card, there's a gray one that's got a vinyl cover protecting the lead. Must be for some kind of MIMO setup?

-- tape from the heat pipe grille for the CPU to the fan on the right hand side. Must be to maximize the airflow and make sure that ALL the air goes through the grille.

-- the speakers have a different front surface on the driver portion. The E1705 is black, the M1710 is silver, I couldn't tell whether it was actually a different material, or just there to reflect the LEDs better.
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post #10 of 27
5/1/06 at 9:54pm
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Originally Posted by Kainco
there are a couple of question that deserve to be added to the first post:

1. will it support Merom?
2. Some benchmarks

I added what I know about Merom. I will post benches shortly. Doing a fresh install of Windows XP Pro first.

CJ
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post #11 of 27
5/1/06 at 9:57pm
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Originally Posted by meatpimp
The screen is MUCH better than the Samsung screen on the E1705. Minimal light leakage and much more clear, bright and vibrant. I haven't looked up the maker yet, but the screen looks as good as, or better than, the LG screen on my original E1705.

I agree the screen is very good. Mine has minimal leakage too, well within reasonable range. My concern on mine is that I seem to have dark corners and I'm not sure about the colors yet. It seems to have a yellow tint. Need to tweak colors in the cp.

CJ
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post #12 of 27
5/1/06 at 10:54pm
Mine comes tomorrow with the Personalization Shield. Congrats to you.. I am so psyched!!
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post #13 of 27
5/2/06 at 4:41am
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Originally Posted by brownstone
Wow. Thx! Can't think of anything at the moment. Actually could you possibly put the creative software on a torrent site? haha just joking...kinda The people in the UK didn't get this option for the soundcard.

I'll be getting my M1710 tomorrow. Yay!

You can download the driver and "invitation" from

http://support.euro.dell.com/support...os=WW1&osl=EN#

I think (!) it will work, if you pay Creative.
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post #14 of 27
5/2/06 at 8:31am
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Originally Posted by abxzone
I agree the screen is very good. Mine has minimal leakage too, well within reasonable range. My concern on mine is that I seem to have dark corners and I'm not sure about the colors yet. It seems to have a yellow tint. Need to tweak colors in the cp.

More info, here's the part information on the M1710 screen:
JH291\tLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY, 17, WU, VIDEO ELEC. STDS. ASSOC., GLARE WIDE VIEWING ANGLE, SHARP, V2

So, not the LG/Samsungs from the E1705 at all!

Now, can someone point me to good drivers for the 7900?
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post #15 of 27
5/2/06 at 9:15am
So, the initial thinking that the machine had an Audigy sound card was false? Looks like the M90 and M1710 have the same hardware for sound then
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post #16 of 27
5/2/06 at 9:49am
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Originally Posted by meatpimp
More info, here's the part information on the M1710 screen:
JH291\tLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY, 17, WU, VIDEO ELEC. STDS. ASSOC., GLARE WIDE VIEWING ANGLE, SHARP, V2

So, not the LG/Samsungs from the E1705 at all!

Now, can someone point me to good drivers for the 7900?


I've got Samsung:

GH874\tLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY, 17, WU, VIDEO ELEC. STDS. ASSOC., GLARE WIDE VIEWING ANGLE, SAMSUNG, V2

CJ
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post #17 of 27
5/2/06 at 10:04am
Hmmm...Sounds like there are a few differences than the e1705 that aren't upgradable....better screen....gigabit ethernet....oh well...I am happy with my e1705 especially since I only paid about $2000 for it and a 100GB 7200RPM Seagate SATA HDD, 2GB RAM, 130W supply, and 9 Cell battery...As long as I can throw in a 7900GTX I will be happy...
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post #18 of 27
5/2/06 at 11:08am
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Fresh install of XP Pro, all updated drivers, and Windows Update.

nVidia Dell 84.29 drivers, stock clock speeds: 3dmark05: 8,505.

CJ
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post #19 of 27
5/2/06 at 11:20am
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Originally Posted by abxzone
Fresh install of XP Pro, all updated drivers, and Windows Update.

nVidia Dell 84.29 drivers, stock clock speeds: 3dmark05: 8,505.

CJ
Did you run benchmark before the fresh install? I am debating whether to do that.
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post #20 of 27
5/2/06 at 12:06pm
i think u shud always do a fresh install to get rid of all the crap that it comes with. That's what I'm going to do if i ever get a m1710
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