Missing Win XP Drivers Help

Question

I have An Inspiron 6400/E1505. On My Windows XP Device Manager list under 'Other' it says I am Missing the following... A.)Network Controller B.) Ethernet Controller. C.) SM BUS CONTROLER. What are they ?, and Are Their Drivers I Can download to correct this situation ?.  And from where can I get them. Help appreciated. Thanks.

Bay Wolf · Answer

Network Controller is your wireless card.  Dell offered the following with that notebook: Wireless 1490 Dual-Band WLAN MiniCardWireless 1390 WLAN MiniCardWireless WiFi Link 4965AGNIntel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection You will have to download the driver that is for your wireless adapter located under the network section.Locate the Drivers and Downloads for your system by Clicking Here. Ethernet Controller - Dell offered the 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller.  You can download the driver from here:http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/DriverFileFormats?DriverId=6DYM2&FileId=2731095998   SM BUS Controller - This is part of the chipset.  You can download the driver from here:http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/DriverFileFormats?DriverId=R0THY&FileId=2731091300along with the Ricoh R5C833 chipset driver located here:http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/DriverFileFormats?DriverId=4FG0J&FileId=2731094141 Did you perform a fresh install of your operating system?  If you did you should also install the Notebook System Software:http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/DriverFileFormats?DriverId=F46V9&FileId=2731090480   Learn how to install Install Drivers in the Correct Order by Clicking Here.

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