Need Help

sestina · 07-03-2007, 01:53 AM

Sorry to use my first posting for a problem, but I desperately need help! I recently rec'd a used laptop (Dell Inspiron 1501) and wanted to wipe it clean to be able to put my stuff on there. A friend gave me a program to use to wipe it, but now I have rec'd a message and it won't do anything. It boots up and then comes to a blue screen and won't let me do anything else. The screen states the following:
"STOP: The ACPI BIOS in this system is not fully compliant with the ACPI specification. Please read the README.TXT for possible workarounds. You can also contact your system's manufacturer for an updated BIOS, or visit www.hardware-update.com to see if a new BIOS is available.
The BIOS in this system is not fully ACPI compliant. Please contact your system vendor for an updated BIOS. If you are unable to obtain an updated BIOS or the latest BIOS supplied by your vendor is not ACPI compliant, you can turn off ACPI mode during text mode setup. To do this, simply press the F7 key when you are prompte to install storage drivers. The system will not notify you that the F7 key was pressed, it will silently disable ACPI and allow you to continue your installation."

Sorry this is so long! Can anyone guide me on what to do?? I would appreicate any advice. Thanks,
Amy

Dropkickmurphys · 07-03-2007, 10:08 AM

for a start, what does "rec'd" mean? lol

well, what you posted kinda tells you what to do. try and find an update for the BIOS.

sestina · 07-05-2007, 03:47 PM

Well, "rec'd" does not mean stolen or anything.....where I work, we have laptops used for specific things. Once they are done being used, they are given to the employees.
I see that my post tells me what to do, to a certain extent, but I am still confused, as I don't even know what a BIOS is, much less where to find it.

Dropkickmurphys · 07-05-2007, 04:02 PM

ok, go Here

Download the file and follow the instructions on that page.

oh wait, you cant get into windows atm? if so you will need to follow the isntructiosn for DOS. i think, though someone else may have to add some support to this first.

sestina · 07-12-2007, 03:51 PM

I appreciate your help thus far on this. I know I must be computer illiterate or something, but I still can't get this to work. I put the download onto a flash drive, but then how to I get to DOS? When I first start up the computer it goes thru the dell screen, then the windows screen, then the blue screen with the error message. Sorry I am so much trouble!

Dropkickmurphys · 07-12-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sestina

I appreciate your help thus far on this. I know I must be computer illiterate or something, but I still can't get this to work. I put the download onto a flash drive, but then how to I get to DOS? When I first start up the computer it goes thru the dell screen, then the windows screen, then the blue screen with the error message. Sorry I am so much trouble!

first off, dont worry about being trouble, we are here to help!

yeah the DOS prompt may not be possible, as you are using a newer OS.

DOS Prompt:

Quote:

Run the BIOS update utility from DOS environment (Non-Windows users)

NOTE: You will need to provide a bootable DOS diskette. This executable file does not create the DOS system files.

1. Copy the file Win1501241.exe to a bootable floppy.

2. Boot from the floppy to the DOS prompt.

3. Run the file by typing Y:\Win1501241.exe (where y is the drive letter where the executable is located).

i have helped all i can here, i dont know enough on this subject to help you further, sorry. maybe another member can help

Platinum · 07-12-2007, 05:36 PM

well ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a standard for power consumption. So I'm assuming there's a problem with the amount of power your laptop is getting, maybe a weak power supply, or something like that. I don't know too much about it, but I do know that much.

luckyedboy66 · 07-12-2007, 08:56 PM

it would help if you told us what program you used and what exactly you did.
did you try to wipe the hard drive, or just take crap off from previous users?
it sounds to me that the program screwed something up, and when something gets screwed up, i usually suggest reinstalling windows.

Eloisa · 07-12-2007, 11:43 PM

Guys I need your help, I am going to buy DELL Insperon 1501. Is it worth buying?

fatdragon · 07-13-2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eloisa

Guys I need your help, I am going to buy DELL Insperon 1501. Is it worth buying?

man make your own thread dont steal other people one

07-03-2007, 01:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
sestina New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	Need Help Sorry to use my first posting for a problem, but I desperately need help! I recently rec'd a used laptop (Dell Inspiron 1501) and wanted to wipe it clean to be able to put my stuff on there. A friend gave me a program to use to wipe it, but now I have rec'd a message and it won't do anything. It boots up and then comes to a blue screen and won't let me do anything else. The screen states the following: "STOP: The ACPI BIOS in this system is not fully compliant with the ACPI specification. Please read the README.TXT for possible workarounds. You can also contact your system's manufacturer for an updated BIOS, or visit www.hardware-update.com to see if a new BIOS is available. The BIOS in this system is not fully ACPI compliant. Please contact your system vendor for an updated BIOS. If you are unable to obtain an updated BIOS or the latest BIOS supplied by your vendor is not ACPI compliant, you can turn off ACPI mode during text mode setup. To do this, simply press the F7 key when you are prompte to install storage drivers. The system will not notify you that the F7 key was pressed, it will silently disable ACPI and allow you to continue your installation." Sorry this is so long! Can anyone guide me on what to do?? I would appreicate any advice. Thanks, Amy

07-03-2007, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 20 Posts: 2,471	for a start, what does "rec'd" mean? lol well, what you posted kinda tells you what to do. try and find an update for the BIOS. __________________ *Main PC:* Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 3.375GHz), Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard, 4GB 8500 1066mhz RAM , 512MB Geforce 9800GTX+, 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD, Lite-on 20x DVD+RW, OCZ GameXStream 850W PSU, CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case, Samsung 19" SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" TV, Windows 7 Pro / XP Pro (Dual Boot) *Laptop (Acer Aspire 5720):* Intel T7500 2.2GHz, Intel Graphics X3100, 2GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB HDD, 15.4" Acer CrystalBrite Monitor. *Xfire:* poultrygeist *Steam ID:* unpdave

07-05-2007, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 20 Posts: 2,471	ok, go Here Download the file and follow the instructions on that page. oh wait, you cant get into windows atm? if so you will need to follow the isntructiosn for DOS. i think, though someone else may have to add some support to this first. __________________ *Main PC:* Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 3.375GHz), Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard, 4GB 8500 1066mhz RAM , 512MB Geforce 9800GTX+, 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD, Lite-on 20x DVD+RW, OCZ GameXStream 850W PSU, CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case, Samsung 19" SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" TV, Windows 7 Pro / XP Pro (Dual Boot) *Laptop (Acer Aspire 5720):* Intel T7500 2.2GHz, Intel Graphics X3100, 2GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB HDD, 15.4" Acer CrystalBrite Monitor. *Xfire:* poultrygeist *Steam ID:* unpdave Last edited by Dropkickmurphys; 07-05-2007 at 04:06 PM.

07-12-2007, 05:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Platinum Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Age: 21 Posts: 793	well ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a standard for power consumption. So I'm assuming there's a problem with the amount of power your laptop is getting, maybe a weak power supply, or something like that. I don't know too much about it, but I do know that much. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. (______(________________((() SIG-ARETTE

07-12-2007, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
luckyedboy66 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AlAbAmA Age: 20 Posts: 1,143	it would help if you told us what program you used and what exactly you did. did you try to wipe the hard drive, or just take crap off from previous users? it sounds to me that the program screwed something up, and when something gets screwed up, i usually suggest reinstalling windows. __________________ Laptop: HP DV9000z CPU: AMD Turion64x2 2.0 Ghz GPU: nVidia GeForce go7600 RAM: 2048Mb, HDD: 2.5" 120Gb, OS: Windows Vista ____________________''''!____. \|------- [hp] -------- \| ![=\|[ ]\___ \|_...__...____________\| ![ \|_\| ///.]\| "(@)'(@)'''''''''''''''''''''''''''(@)(@)***(@ )

07-05-2007, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
sestina New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	Well, "rec'd" does not mean stolen or anything.....where I work, we have laptops used for specific things. Once they are done being used, they are given to the employees. I see that my post tells me what to do, to a certain extent, but I am still confused, as I don't even know what a BIOS is, much less where to find it.

07-12-2007, 03:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
sestina New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	I appreciate your help thus far on this. I know I must be computer illiterate or something, but I still can't get this to work. I put the download onto a flash drive, but then how to I get to DOS? When I first start up the computer it goes thru the dell screen, then the windows screen, then the blue screen with the error message. Sorry I am so much trouble!

07-12-2007, 11:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eloisa New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Guys I need your help, I am going to buy DELL Insperon 1501. Is it worth buying? __________________ Outsourcing Custom Software Development

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