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Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Win 7 x64 Driver
Hi all,
I have recently purchased an Inspiron 15R (5537) that come with Windows 8. I install Windows 7 64 bits for compatibility with my other program and I couldn't get any drivers for this OS. Is the drivers for Windows 8 compatible for Windows 7? Or I need to get those drivers else where?
System Model number: Inspiron 15R 5537
Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate 64bits
Thanks in advance =)
theflash1932
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October 6th, 2013 10:00
Find your system on support.dell.com and change the Operating System to 7x64 ... that OS is supported by Dell on the 5537.
Just remember that you cannot downgrade Windows 8 for free - it must be Windows 8 Pro. In order to legally run Windows 7 on your 5537, you must have a valid/unused Windows 7 license.
jia yong
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October 6th, 2013 10:00
Thanks for the reply.
I am not downgrading the Windows 8, I am dual booting Windows 8 and Windows 7. Besides, I am able to run the Windows 7, but just without the driver.
In the support.dell.com, the only driver provided for 5537 win 7 is 'Dell Digital Delivery', which I feel that is not related.
Thanks again for reply. =)
jia yong
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October 8th, 2013 00:00
Thanks for all the help!
The drivers for Windows 8 is mostly compatible for the Windows 7 I am using.
However, the wireless network module drivers is not compatible, but I manage to get this driver thats work fine:
http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER01502231M/2/DW1703_DW1705_W7_A00_Setup-GMW8T_ZPE.exe
The Windows 7 works fine for now, and no more drivers issue.
Thanks again for everyone helps.
theflash1932
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October 6th, 2013 10:00
What drivers do you need? Yes, the Windows 8 drivers will "probably" work.
Philip_Yip
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October 6th, 2013 17:00
Dell should not have the drop down option for Windows 7 as they don't actually provide any drivers for Windows 7.
You will need to get the drivers direct from Intel and AMD and take some from the 5437. Install:
http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER88677M/8/Dell_System-Software_A03_R282538.exe
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&keyword=intel%20chipset%20Software%20Installation%20Utility
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23091&keyword=Management+Engine+&lang=eng
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23105&keyword=4400&lang=eng
http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01484600M/3/Touchpad_Synaptics%20_W74_W84_X00_A01_Setup-5PJV7_ZPE.exe
http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01488412M/3/LOM_Realtek_W74_W84_X00_A01_Setup-6CM49_ZPE.exe
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/auto_detect.aspx
http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01484555M/3/Audio_Realtek_W74_W84_X00_A01_Setup-N1XP7_ZPE.exe
http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01403857M/3/APP_Quickset_W74_W84_X03_A00_Setup-CN0R8_ZPE.exe
Then provide any hardware ids so we can identify if any other drivers are needed e.g. what wireless card variant your system has.
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19525100/20449104.aspx#20449104
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October 9th, 2013 20:00
I had some trouble finding the Realtek RTL8106E Ethernet Controller, and found the driver for Windows 7 here:
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=7&PFid=7&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false#RTL8100E/RTL8101E/RTL8102E-GR/RTL8103E(L)
RTL8102E(L)/RTL8101E/RTL8103T
RTL8401/RTL8401P/RTL8105E
RTL8402/RTL8106E
G3BR
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November 15th, 2013 10:00
Also installed windows 7 64 and downloaded the drivers recommended here. but has a component that does not think the USB driver.
and the boot is also very slow. how to proceed?
G3BR
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November 15th, 2013 14:00
please, look this... and thank's
Philip_Yip
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November 15th, 2013 14:00
Most of this hardware is the same as the Latitude 3540 which has Windows 7 drivers. So therefore install the following:
Intel Lynx Point-LP Chipset: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01645351M/1/3540_Chipset_Driver_9MW60_WN_9.4.0.1017_A00.EXE
Intel Management Engine Interface Driver: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01779921M/2/iMEI_Intel_W74_X00_A01_Setup-68C64_ZPE.exe
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01641686M/5/AHCI_Intel_W7_X02_A00_Setup-PFN0K_ZPE.exe
Hopefully this should also cover the USB 3.0 devices as they are coming up as Intel for the hardware ID.
Realtek RTS5179 Card Reader: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01645515M/1/3540_System-Utilities_Driver_C8G17_WN_6.2.9200.39042_A00.EXE
Realtek LAN RTL8106E Ethernet Controller Driver: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01694422M/2/Realtek_LAN_W7_X01_A00_Setup-4TD2X_ZPE.exe (try this its from RTL8111G)
Dell Wireless 1705: Driver 7×86, 7×64: http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER01502231M/2/DW1703_DW1705_W7_A00_Setup-GMW8T_ZPE.exe
Realtek ALC3223: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01641808M/5/Audio_Realtek_W74_X01_A00_Setup-CFG0Y_ZPE.exe
Synaptics Touchpad Driver: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01641925M/5/Synaptic_TP_W74_X01_A00_Setup-YKT9W_ZPE.exe
Intel HD Graphics Driver: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01641524M/5/Video_Intel_W74_X03_A00_Setup-JJ211_ZPE.exe
AMD Radeon HD8850M Driver: http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01680554M/5/Video_AMD_W74_X00_A00_Setup-CF44D_ZPE.exe
Dell Quickset (might be incompatible): http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01643605M/5/APP_Quickset_W74_X00_A00_Setup-3VK3W_ZPE.exe
Dell Quickset (Windows 8.1 version, may install): http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01504074M/1/Application_RY0G4_WN_10.15.018_A00.EXE
Philip_Yip
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November 15th, 2013 16:00
Try this: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=3467&DwnldID=22824&keyword=Intel(R)+USB+3.0+eXtensible+Host+Controller&lang=eng
G3BR
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November 15th, 2013 17:00
yeah dude, thank's a lot...
but, the boot is very very very very slow
Philip_Yip
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November 16th, 2013 03:00
I'm not sure why the boot is so slow? How long does it take to get to the Windows 7 desktop when the PC is powered off?
I'm also not sure if this machine has a mSATA SSD cache drive which you might not have enabled. Likely it does as there is an Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver. Try following the settings in this document here: http://en.community.dell.com/dell-blogs/direct2dell/b/direct2dell/archive/2012/04/13/dell-whitepaper-intel-responsiveness-technologies-setup-guide.aspx
G3BR
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November 16th, 2013 04:00
G3BR
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November 16th, 2013 07:00
Friend, how long it takes your boot?
Philip_Yip
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November 16th, 2013 09:00
My systems are too different to yours and on a dual boot to compare. Confer with 7headsdragon in this thread here:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19523874/20475397.aspx#20475397
They have used the same drivers on a similar system.