Drivers ?

Question

Ok so i have a dimension2400..it had windows xp pro on it so i upgraded to windows xp home and now i need to install the drivers and such..should i go on the dell website and just download every driver or only the recommended ones?

helmecj01 · Answer

Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 04:17 PM

Deuirej · Answer

Thanks..i searched for my drivers by just punching in the model, not the service tag...i have the list of drivers..My question is, should i download all of them to a flashdrive and then install on my computer? or just the recommended ones and urgent ones...

Also, none of the audio drivers are recommended..i dont understand why not, wont you have no sound it you dont install these?

helmecj01 · Answer

Hi   read thishttp://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2008/10/08/find-drivers-specific-to-your-system-on-support-dell-com.aspx   Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R47822&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3268&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=27&fileid=56457        Analog Devices ADI 198x Integrated Audio http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R94481&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=2430&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=4&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=3&fileid=122481  How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order   Chipset Driver Video (Display) Driver Audio (Sound) Driver Modem Driver Network Controller Driver (includes Wireless Network) Printer Driver      From ChrisMy computerDell Dimension 1100Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3512 MB of RamNvidia Geforce FX 5200 256MBIntel Celeron CPU 2.53GHzDell E196FPHDD WDC WD800BB-75JHCO 80GB C:HDD Samsung SV2042H 20GB F:TSSTcorp CDRWDVD TS-H492C D:LITE-ON DVDRW LDW-851S E:Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54GS With SpeedBoosterLogitech Cordless Desktop EX 90Logitech Cordless Click Plus Rechargeable Optical MouseMozilla Firefox 3.0.3Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2My Security SoftwareAvanquest SystemSuite 8 ProfessionalWindows Defender Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 04:26 PM Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 04:26 PM Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 04:27 PM Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 04:28 PM Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 04:29 PM

Larry R · Answer

The Dim2400 uses the following drivers:

Intel 845GV chipset driver
Intel Extreme Integrated Video Driver
ADI 1981b integrated audio driver
Broadcom 10/100 Integrated NIC driver
Broadcom Advance Control Suite

If you have added anything to the system (e.g., video or sound card) you would need to get the appropriate driver for that as well.

helmecj01 · Answer

Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 09:28 PM

helmecj01 · Answer

HiYou must install the Clipset driver first.:smileyhappy:    How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order   Chipset Driver Video (Display) Driver Audio (Sound) Driver Modem Driver Network Controller Driver (includes Wireless Network) Printer Driver     From ChrisMy computerDell Dimension 1100Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3512 MB of RamNvidia Geforce FX 5200 256MBIntel Celeron CPU 2.53GHzDell E196FPHDD WDC WD800BB-75JHCO 80GB C:HDD Samsung SV2042H 20GB F:TSSTcorp CDRWDVD TS-H492C D:LITE-ON DVDRW LDW-851S E:Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54GS With SpeedBoosterLogitech Cordless Desktop EX 90Logitech Cordless Click Plus Rechargeable Optical MouseMozilla Firefox 3.0.3Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2My Security SoftwareAvanquest SystemSuite 8 ProfessionalWindows Defender

Deuirej · Answer

when i put in my service tag and it gave me 11 drivers...im guessing the communication drivers are the ones for the modem??theres 3 of em..do you want my service tag so you can see what drivers pop up for me?

Deuirej · Answer

Sorry for being a N00b...so i got my product key and punched it in and it came up with 11 drivers instead of 72..that i could deal with, so i just saved em all onto my flashdrive and when i get home, im gonna plug in my flash drive and see where that takes me...

Thanks for the quick replies!

helmecj01 · Answer

Hi Deuirej

Conexant 56K V.9x DFVc Modem driver for Windows XP

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R73044&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400&servicetag=GPQ8K51&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=5690&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=2&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=20&fileid=95170

From Chris

My computer
Dell Dimension 1100
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3
512 MB of Ram
Nvidia Geforce FX 5200 256MB
Intel Celeron CPU 2.53GHz
Dell E196FP
HDD WDC WD800BB-75JHCO 80GB C:
HDD Samsung SV2042H 20GB F:
TSSTcorp CDRWDVD TS-H492C D:
LITE-ON DVDRW LDW-851S E:
Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54GS With SpeedBooster
Logitech Cordless Desktop EX 90
Logitech Cordless Click Plus Rechargeable Optical Mouse
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.3
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

My Security Software
Avanquest SystemSuite 8 Professional
Windows Defender

Message Edited by helmecj01 on 10-23-2008 09:27 PM

Deuirej · Answer

so thats the driver i should download? not any of the other 2 communication drivers...this is the one for detecting the ethernet? Message Edited by Deuirej on 10-23-2008 04:59 PM

Larry R · Answer

If you get the wrong modem driver you will not cause any problems with the computer.  At worst, it will install but not recognize the modem, and thus not work.  It should, however, tell you that it failed to find the correct hardware and abort the install (unless you have the correct driver).

Deuirej · Answer

OK sweet, thanks...so it that one doesnt work, its a possibility of being the other 2 communication drivers? im guessing..thanks again

Deuirej · Answer

YESS YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST1!   One last question...it says I have to activate windows and when i put my product key in, it says its wrong....whats the deal?

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