Realtek Card Reader Driver

Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package provides the driver for the Realtek Card Reader RTS5179 and is supported on Inspiron 3521/5521/5721 and Vostro 2521 running on the following Windows Operating system: Windows 7 and Windows 8 and Windows 10 32-Bit.
To view all drivers for your Inspiron 3521 (End of Life), go to Drivers and downloads.
Recommended
Loading the latest available version of the driver...

This is the latest Dell validated version of this driver

This is not the latest Dell validated version of this driver

Chipset_Driver_1FPF5_WN_6.1.8400.39030_A01.EXE | 20.65 MB
Enter the Service Tag of your device to check the compatibility of this download with your device.
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Chipset_Driver_1FPF5_WN_6.1.8400.39030_A01.EXE
File Size: 20.65 MB
Format Description
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
73ae5d40a48484b1b2c59908bd71b86a
SHA1:
ad99f020c0fffb26102a2b380a0aa07c6bcac99c
SHA-256:
c97727b32491bdf9ab3236e80a0b2f67b6eb93b13c3db2b1a4e6a16072ea41f1

Find more updates. Use SupportAssist to find all the latest driver updates for your device.

Version

6.1.8400.39030, A01

Release date

06 Feb 2013

Download Type

Driver

Category

Chipset

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.

Additional details

Show All | Hide All
Realtek Card Reader RTS5179
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download

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.

Reboot will be required

Drivers help and tutorials