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Dell Inspiron-8500

2008-07-18T13:14:05Z

OldBob:

[[Category: Hardware]]
[[Category:Laptops]]
Works with BIOS Version A08, LinuxMCE Version 0704 (DVD) and UI2 (Masking). Loaded automatically after using the F12 key during Laptop boot up and selecting the (connected by cable to the second NIC on the Hybrid/Core) Internal Ethernet Card option from the available choices. After announcing the MAC address and downloading some script from the core Windows resumed (Reloading router). Rebooting (the Laptop) and applying the F12 sequence again saw the image files being generated ending with the Laptop screen going blank. This indicated that video had been diverted to the Laptop video out connector. The audio/video wizard was present when a monitor was connected to this point and everything proceeded as directed by the wizard from this point. The volume controls on the laptop did not function, so it is important to set the volume at an appropriate level when following the wizard. Does not work with 0710 32 bit DVD. Video is not diverted to the video out port (can be diverted using the function keys and CRT/LCD (F8) key if you want to drive a panel) and when loading the orbiter "failed to load OpenGL" is reported. Works with Basic interface (UI1) under 0710 64 bit DVD.

Dell Inspiron-8500

2008-06-22T00:07:56Z

OldBob:

[[Category: Hardware]]
[[Category:Laptops]]
Works with BIOS Version A08, LinuxMCE Version 0704 (DVD) and UI2 (Masking). Loaded automatically after using the F12 key during Laptop boot up and selecting the (connected by cable to the second NIC on the Hybrid/Core) Internal Ethernet Card option from the available choices. After announcing the MAC address and downloading some script from the core Windows resumed (Reloading router). Rebooting (the Laptop) and applying the F12 sequence again saw the image files being generated ending with the Laptop screen going blank. This indicated that video had been diverted to the Laptop video out connector. The audio/video wizard was present when a monitor was connected to this point and everything proceeded as directed by the wizard from this point. The volume controls on the laptop did not function, so it is important to set the volume at an appropriate level when following the wizard. Does not work with 0710 32 bit DVD. Video is not diverted to the video out port (unsuitable if you want to drive a panel) and when loading the orbiter "failed to load OpenGL" is reported.

Dell Inspiron-8500

2008-06-21T11:24:57Z

OldBob:

[[Category: Hardware]]
[[Category:Laptops]]
Works with BIOS Version A08, LinuxMCE Version 0704 and UI2 (Masking). Loaded automatically after using the F12 key during Laptop boot up and selecting the (connected by cable to the second NIC on the Hybrid/Core) Internal Ethernet Card option from the available choices. After announcing the MAC address and downloading some script from the core Windows resumed. Rebooting (the Laptop) and applying the F12 sequence again saw the image files being generated ending with the Laptop screen going blank. This indicated that video had been diverted to the Laptop video out connector. The audio/video wizard was present when a monitor was connected to this point and everything proceeded as directed by the wizard from this point. The volume controls on the laptop did not function, so it is important to set the volume at an appropriate level when following the wizard.

Dell Inspiron-8500

2008-06-15T10:50:50Z

OldBob: New page: Category: Hardware Category:Laptops Works with BIOS Version A08, LinuxMCE Version 0704 and UI1. Loaded automatically after using the F12 key during Laptop boot up and selecting t...

[[Category: Hardware]]
[[Category:Laptops]]
Works with BIOS Version A08, LinuxMCE Version 0704 and UI1. Loaded automatically after using the F12 key during Laptop boot up and selecting the (connected by cable to the second NIC on the Hybrid/Core) Internal Ethernet Card option from the available choices. After announcing the MAC address and downloading some script from the core Windows resumed. Rebooting (the Laptop) and applying the F12 sequence again saw the image files being generated ending with the Laptop screen going blank. This indicated that video had been diverted to the Laptop video out connector. The audio/video wizard was present when a monitor was connected to this point and everything proceeded as directed by the wizard from this point. The volume controls on the laptop did not function, so it is important to set the volume at an appropriate level when following the wizard.

Category:Media Directors

2008-06-15T09:09:10Z

OldBob: Replacing page with 'Stand alone devices that can be used as Media Directors.'

Stand alone devices that can be used as Media Directors.

Category:Media Directors

2008-06-15T09:07:20Z

OldBob: Dell Inspiron-8500

Stand alone devices that can be used as Media Directors.

[Category: Media Directors]
Works (BIOS Version A08) with Network Boot and UI1 under 0704. Using F12 and selecting the appropriate ethernet card the machine immediately identified the MAC address and commenced loading the boot image. Windows resumed. Using F12 again the image building process continued until the screen went blank. At this stage it appeared that video had been directed to the VGA port rather than the laptop screen. Attaching an external monitor confirmed this and the wizard proceeded normally. There was no volume control over the laptop sound output after commencing as a MD.