NV34 64 MB = nVidea GeForce FX5200 (that is your Video)
BCM 94154M = Broadcom v.92 56k Modem (that is your modem)
Intel 2200 = Intel 2200BG Network Card (that is your wireless card)
You should update to the latest Service Pack before installing Dell System Software. I assume you are using a newer Dell XP Home Reinstallation CD (which is okay to do) as the CD with your system only had Service Pack 1.
With regards to driver installation. Install the following in order:
For installation of the OS updates run the .exe straight from the USB flash stick.
For updating the BIOS, copy the file to the desktop and remove the USB and all attached devices (i.e. just have the laptop and the AC adapter). Be aware that a failed BIOS update can effectively kill the system. Before deciding on whether to do a BIOS update (which can sometimes increase overall system performance). You should check your BIOS revision at the Dell splash screen when powering up your computer.
When you power up your Dell system, you will get the Dell BIOs screen:
On this screen is the model number and the BIOs revision. Axx, i.e. A01, A02, ..., A12 etc. A14 is the latest if you already have A14 then there is no point in updating.
Ensure you have the AC adapter plugged in and the battery to at least 50%.
Once you have removed all USB devices and closed down any programs. Run the I8600A14.exe file and your computer should automatically restart and update the BIOS. Do not force a restart or a shutdown as this will kill your system.
For installation of the other system drivers
Running the .exe file Rxxxxxx should extract the driver to C:\Dell\Drivers\Rxxxxxx and then run the installer automatically.
For some older systems the drivers will have individual instructions which you will need to follow. e.g. you will have the driver open in internet explorer Window and be prompted to click run. Judging by the age of your system this is likely the case for many of your drivers.
Unfortunately often no installer runs and the file just extracts. To actually install the driver you will need to navigate to the folder where the driver extracted to and run any setup.exe files. Many users think they have installed the driver when they haven't.
We will take for example R114079 the chipset driver for my Latitude D820. Double click the downloaded .exe file.
Select Continue
Select OK.
Select yes.
Select Ok. At this stage the setup should start and you should follow through with the installation. If it does not the driver is not installed. Most installers automatically run; in the case of those that don't one would have to go to C:\Dell\Drivers\R114079 (you will have to go to the number of your driver) and click setup.
Follow through with the setup.
Usually a series of clicking next, next, finish and then rebooting.
I usually tell it not to reboot until I install all the drivers it is faster this way and always worked for me however it is probably best to reboot when prompted.
Once all drivers are installed check the device manager
Actually use this file instead it is the same update http://ftp.dell.com/video/R83592.EXE. It is a .exe and shouldn't require a floppy drive. Again take the same precautions as before with the BIOS update.
kingdom85
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November 4th, 2012 00:00
Hello Dirt,
Here is the link for the order in which drivers has to be installed:http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?c=us&docid=268873&doclang=en&l=en&s=gen
DELL-Priyanka_S
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November 4th, 2012 00:00
Hi,
Welcome to the Community.
Please follow the list below to download the specific drivers on your system:
Please follow the link below:
http://dell.to/Qnizfs
Once you are on this site, insert system Service Tag and select Operating System. Select the specific drivers you want to install.
Please reply for further assistance.
Thanks and Regards
Priyanka S
#iworkfordell
Philip_Yip
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November 4th, 2012 02:00
For best results follow my wiki A Clean Install of Windows XP. Install:
Operating System Updates
Windows XP Standalone Service Pack 2
Windows XP Standalone Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8
Windows Media Player 11
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.0
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0
BIOS
A14 http://ftp.dell.com/bios/I8600A14.exe (take care when updating the BIOS/you can skip the update if you wish)
Security
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials Latest Definition (32 bit)
System Utilities
Dell Notebook Software http://ftp.dell.com/utility/R96945.EXE
Chipset
Intel Chipset http://ftp.dell.com/chipset/R58370.EXE
Video
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Driver http://ftp.dell.com/video/R106669.EXE
HTML http://ftp.dell.com/video/M10LA01D.EXE
BIOS: http://ftp.dell.com/video/R74793.EXE
or
nVidia GeForce FX Go5200 http://ftp.dell.com/video/R105340.EXE
HTML http://ftp.dell.com/video/R68231.EXE
BIOS http://ftp.dell.com/video/BR83592.exe
or
nVidea GeForce Go5650 http://ftp.dell.com/video/R69136.EXE
BIOS http://ftp.dell.com/video/BR67003.exe
Communications
Conexant Modem Driver http://ftp.dell.com/comm/R104084.EXE
Conexant Modem Application http://ftp.dell.com/comm/R79743.EXE
Conexant Modem Diagnostics Utility http://ftp.dell.com/comm/R78421.EXE
or
Broadcom Modem http://ftp.dell.com/comm/R58028.EXE
or
PCTel Modem http://ftp.dell.com/comm/R63030.EXE
Network - Ethernet
Broadcom 440x Driver http://ftp.dell.com/network/R86360.EXE
Network - Wireless Card
Intel PRO 2200BG/2915BG http://ftp.dell.com/network/R155386.EXE
HTML http://ftp.dell.com/network/R85950.EXE
or
Dell TrueMobile 1300/1400 WLAN http://ftp.dell.com/network/R143355.EXE
Network - Bluetooth
Trumobile 300 Bluetooth Internal Driver http://ftp.dell.com/network/R82522.EXE
Truemobile 300 Bluetooth Internal HTML http://ftp.dell.com/network/R64203.EXE
or
None (Bluetooth is usually optional)
Audio
Sigmatel http://ftp.dell.com/audio/R90698.EXE
Input
Alps Glidepoint http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER00238830M/2/R89598_5K9CG_SETUP_ZPE.exe
Application
Dell Quickset http://ftp.dell.com/app/R130907.EXE
If you are unsure what you have where I mention the or check/post your original system configuration see instructions here.
dirtengineer
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November 7th, 2012 17:00
Hello and thanks for the response.
The system tag is [ADMIN NOTE: Service Tag removed per privacy policy]
I am trying to make sense of some contradictory responses.
We loaded the Dell Reinstallation CD "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Including Service Pack 2"
Do I need to load Dell's "Notebook System Software" R96945.exe? and The Internet software scaling utility shown with it?
The chipset driver is R58370.exe
Video - There is no NVIDIA Quadro FX Go700 shown....GeForce FX Go5200 or Go5650?
Audio - The SigmaTel STAC 9750 is the only one shown R90698.exe
Network - Broadcom 440x R86360.exe is shown
PCI Modem driver - Which one?
Wireless - Pro Wireless 2100 or TrueMobile ? Which one?
If I download and save to a flashdrive, do I then just stick it in the Dell and run each of the files?
Will they go to the correct place?
Have patience with me....I'm trying.
Thanks
Philip_Yip
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November 7th, 2012 23:00
Here is your original system configuration:
Computer Model
Philip_Yip
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November 8th, 2012 00:00
While it is pretty cryptic.
NV34 64 MB = nVidea GeForce FX5200 (that is your Video)
BCM 94154M = Broadcom v.92 56k Modem (that is your modem)
Intel 2200 = Intel 2200BG Network Card (that is your wireless card)
You should update to the latest Service Pack before installing Dell System Software. I assume you are using a newer Dell XP Home Reinstallation CD (which is okay to do) as the CD with your system only had Service Pack 1.
With regards to driver installation. Install the following in order:
Operating System Updates
Windows XP Standalone Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8 (optional/recommended)
Windows Media Player 11 (optional/recommended)
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 (sometimes needed for video driver)
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.0 (sometimes needed for video driver)
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.5 (sometimes needed for video driver)
Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 (sometimes needed for video driver)
BIOS
A14 http://ftp.dell.com/bios/I8600A14.exe (take care when updating the BIOS/you can skip the update if you wish)
Security
Microsoft Security Essentials (optional/recommended)
Microsoft Security Essentials Latest Definition (32 bit) (optional/recommended)
System Utilities
Dell Notebook Software http://ftp.dell.com/utility/R96945.EXE
Chipset
Intel Chipset http://ftp.dell.com/chipset/R58370.EXE
Video
nVidia GeForce FX Go5200 http://ftp.dell.com/video/R105340.EXE
HTML http://ftp.dell.com/video/R68231.EXE
BIOS http://ftp.dell.com/video/BR83592.exe
Communications
Broadcom Modem http://ftp.dell.com/comm/R58028.EXE
Broadcom HTML http://downloads-us.dell.com/comm/R58275.EXE
Network - Ethernet
Broadcom 440x Driver http://ftp.dell.com/network/R86360.EXE
Network - Wireless Card
Intel PRO 2200BG http://ftp.dell.com/network/R155386.EXE
Intel PRO 2200BG HTML http://ftp.dell.com/network/R85950.EXE
Audio
Sigmatel http://ftp.dell.com/audio/R90698.EXE
Input
Alps Glidepoint http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER00238830M/2/R89598_5K9CG_SETUP_ZPE.exe
Application
Dell Quickset http://ftp.dell.com/app/R130907.EXE
For installation of the OS updates run the .exe straight from the USB flash stick.
For updating the BIOS, copy the file to the desktop and remove the USB and all attached devices (i.e. just have the laptop and the AC adapter). Be aware that a failed BIOS update can effectively kill the system. Before deciding on whether to do a BIOS update (which can sometimes increase overall system performance). You should check your BIOS revision at the Dell splash screen when powering up your computer.
When you power up your Dell system, you will get the Dell BIOs screen:
On this screen is the model number and the BIOs revision. Axx, i.e. A01, A02, ..., A12 etc. A14 is the latest if you already have A14 then there is no point in updating.
Ensure you have the AC adapter plugged in and the battery to at least 50%.
Once you have removed all USB devices and closed down any programs. Run the I8600A14.exe file and your computer should automatically restart and update the BIOS. Do not force a restart or a shutdown as this will kill your system.
For installation of the other system drivers
Running the .exe file Rxxxxxx should extract the driver to C:\Dell\Drivers\Rxxxxxx and then run the installer automatically.
For some older systems the drivers will have individual instructions which you will need to follow. e.g. you will have the driver open in internet explorer Window and be prompted to click run. Judging by the age of your system this is likely the case for many of your drivers.
Unfortunately often no installer runs and the file just extracts. To actually install the driver you will need to navigate to the folder where the driver extracted to and run any setup.exe files. Many users think they have installed the driver when they haven't.
We will take for example R114079 the chipset driver for my Latitude D820. Double click the downloaded .exe file.
Select Continue
Select OK.
Select yes.
Select Ok. At this stage the setup should start and you should follow through with the installation. If it does not the driver is not installed. Most installers automatically run; in the case of those that don't one would have to go to C:\Dell\Drivers\R114079 (you will have to go to the number of your driver) and click setup.
Follow through with the setup.
Usually a series of clicking next, next, finish and then rebooting.
I usually tell it not to reboot until I install all the drivers it is faster this way and always worked for me however it is probably best to reboot when prompted.
Once all drivers are installed check the device manager
dirtengineer
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November 8th, 2012 09:00
Under the VIDEO category, BIOS, I'm getting a request to insert a FLOPPY in drive E which will be written over.
I have no FLOPPY drive.
Now what?
Philip_Yip
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November 8th, 2012 11:00
Actually use this file instead it is the same update http://ftp.dell.com/video/R83592.EXE. It is a .exe and shouldn't require a floppy drive. Again take the same precautions as before with the BIOS update.
Philip_Yip
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November 8th, 2012 11:00
Skip the Video BIOS update it isn't mandatory.
Philip_Yip
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November 8th, 2012 13:00
Follow the instructions here: support.microsoft.com/.../943144 I don't know why that happened for you.
dirtengineer
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November 8th, 2012 13:00
One more time...
I'm getting a wups2.dll missing message. Can't do MS updates at all and IE is really slow...some pages won't finish loading.