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m6400
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The Dell Precision M6400 is a mobile workstation that has been discussed on WindowsForum.com in the context of Windows 7 installation issues and BIOS updates. One thread describes a problem where a user attempting a clean install of Windows 7 32-bit on an M6400 encounters the error 'A key driver needed for CD - DVD drive is missing,' possibly related to a malfunctioning DVD drive. Another thread covers a Dell BIOS update release for the M6400 and other models, aimed at fixing underperformance and overthrottling issues by adjusting thermal table algorithms. These discussions highlight common troubleshooting and maintenance topics for the M6400, including driver and firmware updates.
To do a total cleanup of my laptop and reinstall Win 7 32bit.
It is a:
Dell Precision Mobile WorkStation M6400.
But a problem immediately with the error message:
"A key driver needed for CD - DVD drive is missing"
Then just my DVD / CD may malfunction (rails sometimes with CDs)...
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Dell has released a raft of BIOS updates which should solve the underperformance/overthrottling issues that some users have been experiencing.
The BIOS updates are for E4200/E4300/E5400/E5500/E6400 (including ATG and XFR models)/E6500/ Latitude and Precision M2400/M4400/M6400 notebooks and...