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Studio 1737 - Windows 7 64 Bit
This model and Operating System is not supported by Dell.
Remarks: This system might not run Windows 7 64 bit depending on the processor installed. Run the Intel Processor Identification utility to confirm.
It is recommended to upgrade it to 4-8 GB of RAM:
http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/Dell-memory/Studio/Studio+1737-upgrades.html (The 8 GB part is not listed here)
http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/Dell-memory/Studio/Studio+1537-upgrades.html
This is a Media Direct system and the Media Direct partition should be setup before installing Windows 7. This is covered in Windows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean install of Windows 7 Step 7b. The MD Application should be installed after the drivers.
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Always state model of Dell and Operating System including whether it is 32 or 64 bit when posting.
Updated 28/04/2013
Windows 7
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with Service Pack 1 English .iso (Digital River)
For more languages and versions see Windows 7 Direct Download Links by Jan Krohn.
To create media from this .iso and install Windows 7 see Windows Reinstallation Guide.
Note: You will need a valid product key for this .iso which you must purchase by buying a retail license. Alternatively you can evaluate for 30 days by not entering a product key.
BIOS
OS Updates
* Not required if the installation media includes the Service Pack.
** requires internet connection
System utilities
Chipset
* Requires Internet Connection.
SATA
Video
Intel 4500MHD (may get a later version from the Intel Update Utility)
Input
Wireless
Dell Wireless 1397/1510 [Variant A]
Intel Wireless Card 5150 [Variant B]
Audio
Webcam
For the webcam, check if it is present under imaging devices under device manager. Right computer and select properties select Device Manager to the left.
If it is present under Imaging Devices install Dell Webcam Central.
If not install the Vista Webcam Driver and then restart the computer and check for Imaging Devices. Then install Dell Webcam Central.
Application
Receiver
Security
Bluetooth
Some systems don't have Bluetooth.
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For correct installation of Windows 7 follow Windows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean install of Windows 7.
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