Aurora-R1 Intel Chipset Software Update Question

Question

I've been trouble shooting my computer lately in an attempt to breath some new life into it. While running the system update tool on Dell's website, it tags the file 'Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility, v.9.1.1.1019, A01' as urgent, and a second download 'Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Integrated Controller, v.12.4.0.3, A02-1' as recommended.  I've downloaded and attempted run the Intel Chipset update, but it doesn't quite work. When I unzip the files, no setup or anything is initiated. Instead I have to locate the unzipped files in my Dell Drivers folder and initiate the setup myself. Upon doing this, I get an error stating 'minimum system requirements not met' or something to that degree.  With the broadcom update, the installation wizard starts and functions just fine, but the install ultimately fails at the end, and I receive a message stating that no changes have been made to my computer.  I'm just curious as to what these two updates are exactly, if they are critical to the performance of my computer, and if so, how do I install them? Thank you.  P.S. I recently updated my BIOS and I must say that I was embarrassingly outdated in that department...version A04 to A11, heh.

Tesla1856 · Answer

With the broadcom update, the installation wizard starts and functions just fine, but the install ultimately fails at the end, and I receive a message stating that no changes have been made to my computer.

Yes, there is some Dell supplied "heavy" Broadcom Suite. For this device, I just use the bundled Microsoft Win7-64 drivers. They must be on the DVD and local DriverCache because there is no network connection to WindowsUpdate at that point.

They work fine for ethernet (Gigabit actually).

Tesla1856 · Answer

I don't use (or really Trust) any Auto-Tools.

For Aurora R1 (with i7-9xx processor and x58 chipset) running Windows7-64 use

INTEL_CHIPSET-SOFTWARE-A03-R239508.exe

Dell Ver: A03
OEM Ver: 9.1.1.1019

Run setup.exe after extraction if it doesn't start automatically.

This gets installed as the First driver after a clean Windows install and first-time setup. There is not usually any reason to re-install it later.

Br4dywork · Answer

How do I see what my current version is? For the Intel Chipset Drivers, that is. If the file you linked comes with a fresh install, wouldn't I have it already?

As for the broadcomm driver, I went to the manufacturer's website and managed to update the drivers through there. Was kind of a<ADMIN NOTE: Profanity removed as per TOU> however, Dell's system scan doesn't report it being out-dated anymore. :)

Tesla1856 · Answer

I guess the perfectionist in me is wondering why Dell insists it is out of date and "Urgent".

Exactly. See why I don't use those Auto-Tools?

Not that there have been any updates to Intel x58 chipset drivers over the years, but if there were ... Intel would know about them because they wrote and released them.

Br4dywork · Answer

Screw it. I tried to install the one you recommended and I got the same error "System does not meet minimum requirements". I believe I read on the Intel driver site that the Chipset drivers cannot be installed over one another, and you need to use a disk install or something to that degree. I'm guessing that's why I can't update them.

I'm just going to leave it be. I'm getting frustrated over what's very likely a non-issue, lol.

Br4dywork · Answer

Well when I run the Driver Update Utility on Intel's own website it comes back as fine. I guess the perfectionist in me is wondering why Dell insists it is out of date and 'Urgent'.

Tesla1856 · Answer

If the file you linked comes with a fresh install, wouldn't I have it already?

You get it from ftp.dell.com or support.dell.com and install it yourself.

Also, by now ... a new Win7-64 SP1 DVD might have an adequate version as would a Win8 DVD. Maybe even up on WindowsUpdate by now.

When I clean install, I'm offline using my original Dell-AW DVD ... so I have to apply it myself (and like it that way).

AAA737flyer · Answer

I believe it comes back saying you have a valid version, not necessarily the most current. The version you have is an older version but valid. Just click on the blue version number in the box stating which version you have installed and it will take you to a selection of utilities. Product family Software Products Product line Chipset Software Product name Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=816&DwnldID=20775&ProductFamily=Software+Products&ProductLine=Chipset+Software&ProductProduct=Intel%c2%ae+Chipset+Software+Installation+Utility&lang=eng Current version is: Version 10.0.13

AAA737flyer · Answer

My post never seem to generate paragraphs anymore. Why is that?

AAA737flyer · Answer

http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netlink_k57.php As for your Broadcom, you need to download from the link above for W7 (x64) assuming W7 (x64) is what you have installed. Download onto desktop and extract files. You then need to go into device manager and select Network Adapters, right click on properties, and select update drivers.

Br4dywork · Answer

I successfully updated the Broadcom Drivers, :). will see if your advice on chipset works.

Br4dywork · Answer

Are you absolutely certain that the driver you listed is compatible with an i7-920? Looking at the release notes, it says '2nd, 3rd, 4th generation core, 9 series, atom, celeron, pentium processors'. I thought my card was a 900 series, or something to that degree. I just don't want to install it and have my computer go haywire.

AAA737flyer · Answer

You have chipset 58 with a CPU (processor) 920. All this download will do is update Device Manager hardware identification. You don't need it but if you want to stop the update notice then this should do it as it is the latest version.

Br4dywork · Answer

It installed just fine, but unfortunately Dell is still reporting that I need the file I mentioned in my original post. Oh well.

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