Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) Controller Driver

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This package provides the driver for Intel Thunderbolt(TM) Controller and is supported on Latitude, Precision, XPS and Alienware laptops running the following operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Update QoS logic for connected Thunderbolt devices to prevent potential false postive warning.
- Thunderbolt driver installation Error Code 1639 in specific corner case.

Enhancements:
- Change in Installer to set AutoConnect mode by default for Thunderbolt Networking connections.
- Thunderbolt permission granted for general user to managing connection setting.
- Enhancement to Thunderbolt device connection stability for cold boot.
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Version

16.2.55.275, A01

Release date

12 Dec 2016

Download Type

Driver

Category

Chipset

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Chipset_Driver_J95RR_WN32_16.2.55.275_A01.EXE
File Size: 69.17 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Intel Thunderbolt
Intel Thunderbolt Controller
Intel Thunderbolt Controller Driver
Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) Controller
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1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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