pcnovice78,  Did you install the Dell System Software Utility and the Intel PM45 Express Chipset Family, GM45 Express Chipset Family, PM55 Express Chipset Family, Cantiga Chipset, HM57 Express Chipset Family, v.9.1.1.1015, A01 drivers first? The combination of these two drivers know what is attached to your system.  Then try the drivers again.   Rick
I was given a Dell Studio 1555 and finally got around to reloading a fresh OS install from the factory disk. When I went to access the internet for updates, etc. the ethernet port was not working. Their is no wireless access available although I assume their is a wireless card in the laptop. The Device Manager has several issues listed: Standard VGA Graphics Adapter (says This device cannot start. Code 10) Base System Device (The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28) Base System Device (The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28) Base System Device (The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28) Ethernet Controller (The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28) Network Controller (The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28) SM Bus Controller (The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28) Normally I fix my own PC issues but require internet access on the computer to fix them LOL so I am messed up right now. I am in grad school and would love to have this working when school starts again after holiday break. Any help is appreciated. I will provide any other info I can if you need it. Thanks in advance. 
No internet access available or detected Dell Studio 1555