Intel Thunderbolt Controller Driver

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This package contains the Intel Thunderbolt Controller driver. Thunderbolt driver allows you to connect devices such as storage devices, monitors, and other peripherals to the system, by using the Thunderbolt port.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the Thunderbolt driver shows the Error Code 1639 during installation in specific corner cases.

Enhancements:
- Enhanced the Installer to set Auto-Connect mode by default for Thunderbolt Networking connections.
- Updated the package to grant Thunderbolt permission for the general user to manage connection setting.
- Updated the QoS logic for the connected Thunderbolt devices to prevent a potential false positive warning.
- Enhanced the Thunderbolt device connection stability for cold boot.
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Version

16.2.55.275, A01

Release date

12 Dec 2016

Download Type

Driver

Category

Chipset

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Chipset_Driver_J95RR_WN32_16.2.55.275_A01.EXE
File Size: 69.17 MB
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Format Description:
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This package is supported on Latitude, Precision, XPS, and Alienware laptops running the following operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
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Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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