Dell Inspiron 6000 Windows 7 Drivers

Dell website only provides Windows XP driver for this model. Not to worry though, after installing Windows 7, you will only need to install 3 drivers which is the Audio, Graphic and Wireless. If you have a Wired internet connection (using Ethernet/LAN cable). Just connect to the internet and run Windows automatic updates, install the available updates, and you will have all the drivers you needed for your Inspiron 6000.

However if you want to download and install it manually, here is the drivers you will need:

FIRST DOWNLOAD THE DRIVERS
Download all 3 drivers (it is actually your original Windows XP Drivers).

Graphic Driver
Intel Graphics:
Download

Audio Driver
SIGMATEL STAC 975X AC97
Download


Wireless Drivers

Note that there are 3 applicable wireless Drivers, you need to test which drivers work for you:

Wireless 1470 Dual-Band WLAN Mini PCI Card:Download
Wireless 1370,1350, 1450 WLAN Mini PCI Card:Download
Intel PRO wireless 2915abg 2200bg Network:Download 

SECOND :INSTALL ALL IN COMPATIBILITY MODE

1. Right click on the audio driver, select properties then select compatibility TAB.
2. Choose run this program in comaptibility mode for " select Windows XP".
3. Click apply and close.

4 Repeat the same method to install your graphic and wireless.

Dell Alienware M14x Drivers for Windows 7/8

There are almost 40 downloads available for this model on Dell website, actually you doesn't need to download and install all of them. So here I listed what are the important drivers and which you need to download for your M14x. Note that this is a gaming laptop which the most recommended OS was Windows 7 64-bit. however you can also upgrade into Windows 8 which I will explained at the end of the post.

Windows 7 64-bit Drivers : (Install according to the order.)

Chipset:
Intel GS45 (Cantiga) Driver v9.1.1.1020
Download 

Note: Storage - Choose one between Intel rapid storage technology or Intel Matrix storage manager, however I strongly recommend to use Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Notebooks, v.8.9.4.1004, A00: Download
Intel Intel Rapid Storage Technology, v.9.6..0.1014, A01 : Download

Graphic - Nvidia
Nvidia Geforce GT335M, v 263.08 WHQL :Download
Nvidia Geforce GT555M 1.5/3.0GB, v 267.21 WHQL :Download

Graphic - Intel
Intel HD Graphic 3000 v15.21.13.64.2342
Download

Audio
Realtek ALC665, v.6.0.1.6083, A02
Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad, v.15.0.4, A01
Download

Card Reader
JMicron JMB380 - Card Reader and 1394, v.1.00.06.01
Download

Sensor
ST Microelectronics DE351DL Free Fall Sensor, v.1.06.08.47, A01
Download

Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module, v.6.3.0.6300,
Download

Broadband
Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA Mobile Broadband Mini Card
Windows XP/Vista/7 : Download 

Webcam
Dell Alienware Camera Frimware
Download

USB
Nec USB 3.0 Driver
Download

Note: Wireless - Base on your region, the wireless could be different so choose one base on your specification.

Wireless:
Intel� WiFi Link 6150/6250/6300 Driver : Download 
Intel Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 (V830R/CXW11) : Download
Atheros AR8151 - AW : Download
Bigfoot Networks Killer� Wireless-N 1103 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO : Download 
(This version fix bugs with McAfee Security Software) 

Windows 8/8.1 64-bit Drivers:
Before Upgrade into Windows 8 and 8.1, please Uninstall USB 3.0 drivers because it will make your USB 3.0 not function properly. Windows 8/8.1 will install in-box driver which compatible for Windows 8 and 8.1. Here is the driver you will need :

Chipset: Download from Intel
Graphic - Nvidia GT335M/GT555M : Download from Nvidia
Graphic : Intel HD 3000 : Download from Intel or Use Windows Automatic Updates
Audio : Download from Realtek

Others : Use windows 7 driver and install in compatibility mode for Windows 7. (Read here)

Dell Optilex 755 Windows 7 Drivers

Windows 7 does support this model, however there are 2 drivers you need to install after Windows 7 installation. The device manager will show 2 devices marked with yellow which are PCI Serial Port and PCI Simple Communication Driver. The drivers you will need to install are Intel Management Interface (known as MEI) and Intel Active Management Technology Local manageability Service.

Intel Management Interface : Download
File Name : Intel AMT SOL/ LMS, v.3.2.20.1049 PV, A02

Intel Active Management Technology Local manageability Service : Download
File Name : Intel AMT HECI, v.3.2.20.1049 PV, A02

After Installing both driver, you will;l need to fix random reboot problem, or reboot when your 755 at sleep.

1. Restart you notebook and Enter BIOS by pressing F12 upon booting.
2. If your BIOS need password, - go to security and select Unlock setup to remove password protection.
3. Select Power management - Suspend Mode - Change from F3 into S1.
4. Press F10 and press enter (F10 - shortcut key to - save changes and exit ).

Now your notebook will reboot and you will no longer ge the random reboot.

Graphic Driver
If your device manager showing you have Standard VGA under Graphic Adapter (how to check you graphic driver). That mean your laptop is using a basic display driver which is not on  it's maximum capability. You will have problem running certain application mostly games.

Optilex 755 comes with 3 graphic variant.

1. Intel G31/G33/Q33/Q35 Graphics Controller
2. AMD Radeon 2400/2400 XT
3. ATI 1300

You can obtain the ATI driver from Microsoft update catalog for both amd radeon 2400/2400xt and ATI 1300. Please open the following link by using Internet Explorer Browser:

1. AMD Radeon 2400/2400 XT : Download page
2. ATI 1300 : 32-bit | 64-bit

AMD 2400/2400XT Simply Click add on the left pane (select the first one for 64-bit and 2nd for 32-bit from the list) and select View Basket. Then select download.

Intel G31/G33/Q33/Q35 Graphics Controller : Direct Download from Dell

Dell Service Tag and Express Service Code

Dell Service Tag : refer to 7 character identifier that is unique to your product.

Express Service Code :10-digit numeric Version of the service tag which can be typed into a telephone for a call routing. Sometime your products will show E Service which refer to Express Service Code.

Both ID (identification code) normally located at a sticker on the back or bottom of your products.

Every Dell products will have this information, except some peripherals and accessories.

We use both Dell service tag and Express Service code mostly to identify and obtain support online. For example your service tag is FJR6K1. Now just go to the Dell Online support website : http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/ and enter the service code in the service code field.

You can choose to enter either  service tag or express service code

Press submit and it will identify and show support that available for your products. Here is the result from service Tag we've entered earlier.

Support page

It will display the support that available online, including the basic information about your device, diagnostic, support topics and articles, drivers and downloads and parts and accessories.

Dell Inspiron 1546 Drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7

Compatibility: All drivers compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit, unless separate download is provided.

Chipset
AMD M880G+SB820M
No installation required, but if you see SMBUS driver in device manager marked with yellow download the latest chipset driver from AMD.
Windows XP: Download
Windows Vista : 32-bit | 64-bit
Windows 7/8/8.1 : 32-bit | 64-bit

USB
AMD USB Chipset Driver
Windows Vista, Windows 7 : Download

Graphic/Video
ATI Mobility radeon HD 530v (refresh brand name of M92-LP)
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 : Download
Windows Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Download

Graphic/Video
ATI Mobility radeon HD 4330
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Download


Audio and Sound 
IDT High Definition Audio Driver (IDT 92HD81B1, A00)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista, Windows 7 : Download

Card Reader
Realtek RTS5159 Card Reader Driver
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista, Windows 7 : Download

Touchpad
Alps Touchpad Drivers
Windows XP, Vista, 7 : Download
Windows Vista, Windows 7 : Download

LAN - Ethernet
Realtek RTL8103EL-GR
(Compatible for these cards : RTL8136, RTL8168 and RTL8169 Ethernet Adapter)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download 
Windows 7 : Download

Wireless/WIFI:
There are 2 applicable/Variant for Wireless Drivers, choose one base on your specification. You can also test which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system but remember to uninstall it later from the device manager.

Dell 1515 WLAN half-Mini card (Atheros AR5007)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Download

Dell 1397 WLAN half-Mini card (Broadcom 4312/4322)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Download

Dell Latitude e6400 Drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7

Dell released official Windows XP, Vista and 7 drivers for this model. I just remake the list base on the importance drivers and remove the application (optional installation) including unimportant drivers. Please install according to the order given and do let me know if you have the problem with the installation.
Install all driver base on the order, reboot if you asked to do so.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) : Download

AMT
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download

AMT - HECI
Intel Active Management Technology Host Embedded Control Interface
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download


Notes - Storage:
Originally Intel matrix Storage Manager Deploy for Windows XP, later on Intel Rapid Storage Technology is the newer version for the Intel Matrix, so for these 2 storage driver I recommend to use the Intel Rapid Storage technology over IMSM. You will notice the boot time difference in windows 7.
Pre OS storage (for Windows Installation - In case you need it) - SATA  : 32-bit 64-bit

Storage
Intel matrix Storage Manager Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download


Notes - Graphic:
There are 3 applicable graphic drivers, choose base on your specification. Normally a small sticker near to your keyboard will show what type of graphics you have.

Graphic
Intel GMA 4500/4500M/4500MHD Drivers
Windows XP 32-bit: Download
Windows XP 64-bit : Download
Windows Vista/7 (32-bit) : Download
Windows Vista/7  (64-bit) : Download

Graphic
Intel GM45/GE45/GS45 Integrated Graphics
Windows XP 32-bit: Download
Windows XP 64-bit : Download
Windows Vista/7 (32-bit) : Download
Windows Vista/7  (64-bit) : Download

Graphic
nVidia Quadro FX370M, Quadro NVS 160M, Quadro NVS160M, Quadro FX 770M, Quadro FX 3700M, Quadro FX 2700M, Quadro FX1700M.
Windows XP 32-bit: Download
Windows XP 64-bit : Download
Windows Vista/7 (32-bit) : Download
Windows Vista/7  (64-bit) : Download

Audio
IDT 92HDxxx High Definition Audio Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download | Mirror

Card Reader
Ricoh R5C8xx/R5U24x Memory Card Reader Driver
Windows XP/Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Webcam
Creative Labs Integrated Webcam Driver
Windows XP/Vista (32/64-bit) : Download

Touchpad
Dell Touchpad/ Pointing Stick Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download

LAN - Ethernet Controller
Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network Device Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Minicard
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download
Windows 7 :  Download

Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 410 BT+UWB Minicard
Windows XP/Vista : Download
Windows 7 :  _Use windows Vista/XP driver and install in compatibility mode for windows Vista.

Notes - Wireless:
There are 3 applicable graphic drivers, choose base on your specification. You can try to install the driver if you not sure which to choose, installing wrong driver will not harm your system but please make sure to uninstall it before installing other driver. The easiest way to identify you wireless card is by looking for the hardware ID.

Wireless
Dell Wireless WLAN 1397/1501/1510/1520 Half MiniCard Driver
Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Wireless
Intel � Wi-Fi Link 5000/5100/5300 Driver
Windows XP : Download
Windows XP 64-bit : Download
Windows Vista 32-bit : Download
Windows Vista 64-bit : Download
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download

Wireless
Intel (R) WiMAX Link 5150
Windows XP 32-bit : Download
Windows XP 64-bit : Download
Windows Vista 32-bit : Download
Windows Vista 64-bit : Download
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download


Broadband
Dell Wireless 5620 Mobile Broadband Mini-Card Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) : Download 

Broadband
Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA Mini Card, v.R2AA06, A12
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) : Download 

Modem
Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92 Modem Driver
Windows XP 32-bit : Download
Windows XP 64-bit : Download
Windows Vista 32-bit : Download
Windows Vista 64-bit : Download
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download
Red Hat (Linux) : Download

Touch Screen
Dell Digitech Touchscreen Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) : Download 

Monitor
Dell ST2220T Touch Monitor Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 and Server 2003 (32/64-bit) : Download

Mouse - Driver
Logitech Bluetooth Travel Mouse Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) : Download 

Mouse - Application
Logitech Bluetooth Travel Mouse Application
(Please install the mouse driver first! - This installation is optional)
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) : Download

Keyboard
Dell USB Smart Card Reader Keyboard Driver
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit) : Download 


WINDOWS 8 and 8.1 Upgrade and Drivers for Latitude e6400.
If you plan to install windows 8 or windows 8.1 (any version), here is the step you need to do in order to install the drivers you need:

1. Run windows updates - install any drivers update available.
2. For Intel drivers (chipset, AMT, MEI, Graphic and Wireless) let Intel detect which drivers you need: Auto detection.
3. Check what the other drivers is missing, after that install windows 7 drivers in windows 8 using compatibility mode. Normally you will need to install Ethernet, card reader and webcam drivers in compatibility mode.


ISSUE and FIX
1. This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software.
It means you are installing Intel driver by using incompatible operating system, example installing windows XP driver in windows 7. To fix this install the appropriate drivers base on the operating system.

2. High CPU Usage
Normally cause by a virus or too many programs installed/running - Install a lightweight antivirus and uninstall unwanted program. Do optimize your start up items. The other thing that cause this problem is using a non-oem windows. Please get the original oem Windows DVD if you buy the used one.
Overheating -  Get  a USB fan and place it near to the hottest part of your notebook. Make sure not to use your laptop without any air flow at the bottom, make sure you have something placed under your laptop to provide space for the heat to flow.

Dell V715w AIO Printer Drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7/8

Dell released a single drivers that supported Windows XP and later till Windows 8. There are 2 available drivers released which base on the Windows architecture:

Windows XP, Vista,7 and 8 32-bit Download Link (46MB): DELL_V715w_wcr_32_en.exe
Windows XP, Vista,7 and 8 64-bit Download Link (70MB): DELL_V715w_wcr_64_en.exe

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Issue :

Installation Error:
"Your operating system cannot support the Dell V715w printer."
"Installation cannot continue."

If this proble, occur during installation, you need to install in in compatibility mode.

• After installation you will get the error as aboved.
• It will also create a folder in C:\DELL\drivers\V715w
•  Run Setup.exe in the  folder that the installer by right click and select "Troubleshoot compatibility".
  Choose:  "Troubleshoot program" -> "The program worked in a previous version of Windows" -> "Windows 7"

Dell Inspiron 6400 Drivers and Details

Dell Originally released Drivers for Windows XP and Windows Vista for Dell Inspiron 6400, if you look on the dell ftp site, this model named as Dell Inspiron 6400x. Since windows 7 the most stable operating system, I re-make the list by adding Windows 7 drivers to the list.

Compatibility
All drivers is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, If there are separate drivers for 32 and 64-bit I will list them separately.

Driver Version and File Name:
Driver version is available on the readme or info file on each driver pack. You can know the file name by looking at the Download Link URL. example for the chipset windows xp the download link is http://ftp.dell.com/chipset/R114079.EXE , so the file name is R114079.EXE

Drivers for Windows XP Vista and 7
Please install according to the order given. Please reboot if you are prompt to do so.

Chipset
Intel Mobile Chipset (32/64-bit)
Windows XP | Windows Vista  | Windows 7

Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Drivers
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7


Graphic/Video

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There are 3 graphic variant for this model, Intel Nvidia and ATI/AMD, you need to choose one base on your specification.

Intel 945GM Graphics Controller
Windows XP | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows 7|
Latest  - x86 - x64

Nvidia GeForce Go 7000 Series
Windows XP | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows Vista/7 32-bit | Windows Vista/7 64-bit

ATI Mobility Radeon x300/x1xxx series/9xxx Series
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7

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LAN - Ethernet
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Windows XP/Vista | Windows 7 - automatic

Audio
SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7

Card Reader
Ricoh R5C832, R5C843, R5C833
Windows XP/Vista  | Windows 7 - Install Windows Vista/XP drivers in compatibility mode


Wireless
There are 2 applicable Wireless Drivers, choose base on your specification

Intel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, (R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Download

Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN MiniPCI Card, Wireless 1470 Dual-Band WLAN miniPCI Card, Wireless 1390 WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1490 Dual-Band WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card Desktops, Wireless 1395 WLAN MiniCard
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 - Automatic

Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal Module,
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 - Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility mode