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net_ghost

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January 11th, 2009 23:00

dell 1520 missing drivers for WINDOWS XP

i am using DELL INSPIRON 1520, with windows XP running on it. And when in check DIVICE MANGER in COMPUTER MANAGMENT it show 4 missing drivers under other devices.. as base system device, base system device, base system device and SM BUS CONTROL|LER.  I have installed all drivers and utilities available on dell support site. i wonder is it driver for card reader or what..? and how can i get these drivers.

iroc9555

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January 12th, 2009 09:00

Hi net_ghost. Welcome to Dell Community.

Did you reinstall XP? If you did, there is an order that you must install the drivers.

 

  1. Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - A vital utility that provides critical updates and patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling the operating system or updating all the computer’s drivers, it is imperative that this software be installed first. Currently, the DSS and NSS are not required for systems with Windows Vista installed. This is located under the System and Configuration Utilities Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  2. Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  3. Video Adapter - Enhances video performance. This is located under the Video Adapter Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  4. Network Interface Card (NIC) - Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  5. Audio Adapter - Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  6. Modem - Allows dialup capability. This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  7. Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  8. Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards - Enhances the pointing device features. This is located under the Mouse & Keyboards Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

  • Other Devices 

    1. Bluetooth® Module
      This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
    • Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband Cards
      This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
    • PCMCIA/Smartcard controller
      This is located under the Security Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

 

To check the right drivers for your laptop enter your Tag Service Number in Dell Support page "Drivers & Downloads" or check this page. Make sure you Know your hardware so tht you do not choose the wrong driver.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&hidos=WLH&hidlang=en&TabIndex=

Also you can follow instruction here.

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&docid=1A0C0937D62A8739E0401E0A55174744&journalid=%204F1F82483DC811DBAE564F9328EE04A4&l=en&s=gen

Hope it helps

Thomas.F

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January 30th, 2013 08:00

Go to Intel's support website. 

You need to navigate to Downloads & Drivers. 

Use the Intel Driver Update Utility. 

It will update the drivers for your motherboard's chipset.

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