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April 15th, 2013 21:00

Dimension E520 - Windows 7 64 Bit

This model and Operating System is not supported by Dell.

Remarks: This system might not run Windows 7 64 bit depending on the processor installed. Run the Intel Processor Identification utility to confirm.

It is recommended to upgrade it to 8 GB of RAM:

http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/Dell-memory/Dimension+%2f+Dimension+XPS/Dimension+E520-upgrades.html

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Always state model of Dell and Operating System including whether it is 32 or 64 bit when posting.

Updated 16/04/2013

Windows 7

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with Service Pack 1 English .iso (Digital River)

For more languages and versions see Windows 7 Direct Download Links by Jan Krohn.

To create media from this .iso and install Windows 7 see Windows Reinstallation Guide.

Note: You will need a valid product key for this .iso which you must purchase by buying a retail license. Alternatively you can evaluate for 30 days by not entering a product key.

BIOS

2.4.0

OS Updates

Service Pack 1 *

Microsoft Security Essentials

Latest Definition (MSE)

Internet Explorer 10*

* Not required if the installation media includes the Service Pack.

** requires internet connection

System utilities

Dell Notebook Software

Chipset

Intel Chipset and Update Utility*

* Requires Internet Connection.

SATA

Intel Matrix Storage Manager

Video

Intel Video [Variant A]*

nVidea AutoDetect [Variant B]

AMD Legacy Driver [Variant C]

* Should be obtained from the Intel Update Utility.

Ethernet

Intel 825xx Ethernet

Audio

Sigmatel Audio (new)

Sigmatel Audio (old)

New untested

Card Reader

TEAC CA200 

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