Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) Controller Driver

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This package provides the driver for Intel Thunderbolt(TM) Controller and 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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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Thunderbolt driver UI can't get correct PD Firmware version.

Enhancements:
- Added support for Windows* 10 Anniversary Update (RS1) 64-bit.
- Added QoS Bandwidth computation and user notification
- Added QoS Multi-function PCIe device handling
- System Tray application reports NVM minor version in the Details form
- Updated SDK API, Samples and SDK documentation to support the NVM minor version reporting
- Added conditional application starter to improve boot time when no device connected
- Added support for TI TPS65983 PD Controller in SW, SDK API and samples
- Networking driver is unloaded on cable disconnect instead of reporting link down
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Version

16.2.52.250, A00

Release date

08 Nov 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.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Chipset_Driver_2VCC1_WN32_16.2.52.250_A00.EXE
File Size: 69.2 MB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Intel Thunderbolt
Intel Thunderbolt Controller
Intel Thunderbolt Controller Driver
Intel Thunderbolt Technology
Intel(R) Thunderbolt(TM) Controller
Thunderbolt(TM) Controller - 1575
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1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, 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 over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites 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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