Dell Inspiron XPS

Dell Inspiron XPS

Case Model: PP09L

The Inspiron XPS (retroactively called the XPS Gen1) is a Pentium 4-based gaming laptop that was released in 2004. It was the first Dell XPS laptop (and first gaming laptop). It was essentially just a souped-up Inspiron 9100.


Specifications

Spec Details
CPU CPU Type: Socket 478
- Intel Pentium 4 HT "Prescott" @3.4GHz
- Intel Pentium 4 HT "Prescott" Extreme Edition @3.2 or 3.4GHz
Chipset Intel 865PE
RAM Type: DDR, 2 slots
Standard: 512MB
Maximum: 2GB
Storage 2.5" IDE
Requires Adapter: Yes
Standard: 60, 80, or 100GB
Display Options 15.4" TN LCD @1920x1200
Graphics Chipset - ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
- ATI Mobility Radeon 9800
VRAM: 128MB (9700) or 256MB (9800)
Audio Intel AC97
- Stereo Speakers
- Optional subwoofer in battery
- Microphone
Main Battery Lithium Ion (12 cell or dual 8 cell)
CMOS Battery Unknown
Power Supply Dell Large Barrel Jack
- Dell PA-15
Media Drives Latitude D-Series Modular Bay (D-Bay)
PC Cards 1x PCMCIA/CardBus Slot (Type II)
- TI PCI 4510 Controller
Networking - 56k Modem
- Gigabit Ethernet
- WiFi (Optional)
- Bluetooth (Optional)
Other I/O - 3x USB 2.0
- 1x USB 2.0 w/ power
- 1x IEEE1394/FireWire
- 1x VGA Out
- 1x DVI Out
- 1x S-Video Out
- 1x Mic In
- 1x Headphone Out
BIOS Dell BIOS (Phoenix-based)
Pointing Device Trackpad & TrackPoint (ALPS)

Resources

The drivers on Dell's website for this model were incorrect, so they were not linked here. Most drivers from the Inspiron 9100 should be compatible.


User's Manual

Service Manual

Product Page (Archived)

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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/18/2025
Update Reason: added product page link

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