ethernet driver installation dim 2350

Question

I have a Dim 2350 that I have done a complete recovery on.  I have reinstalled drivers for chipset video and sound with no problem.  I am trying to install my usb 2.0 and when I go to start and look at my computer hardware devices, there are no yellow checked USB options.  I do have a yellow check mark on the other devices and the ethernet option.  I have  a DSL connection that I use.  I am having no luck in getting the ethernet driver installed.  I can not get to the internet on that computer and my cd does not appear to have an option for an ethernet driver installation.  I would appreciate any help.  Thanks.

ejn63 · Answer

Did you install the chipset drivers, along with Service Pack 2 (NOT the chipset video drivers - the drivers for the chipset's northbridge itself)?

prr3 · Answer

I have not installed xp sp2 yet.  I think i am going in the right order according to previous info by installing my drivers 1st.  Is this not correct?    The chipset i installed was via document number rg1072687.  Any help would be appreciated.

ejn63 · Answer

That is the correct chipset driver. YOu must have at least SP1 (preferably SP2) in place before the USB 2.0 ports will work properly. Install it, then go in and have Windows redetect the USB hardware.

prr3 · Answer

I installed windows sp2 disk successfully.
Tryed several ways to get usb installed. still seeing no yellow checkmark by any usb on my device manager and still just seeing yellow check by ethernet. Help!!

ejn63 · Answer

Did you install the Ethernet driver (it's not part of the chipset or SP2)?

prr3 · Answer

I do not have a eternet driver disk.  how do i install?

ejn63 · Answer

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/type.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_PNT_CEL_2350&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3597

prr3 · Answer

This worked great.  Thanks for your help.

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