u-blox GNSS Communication Driver

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This package contains the u-blox GNSS Communication driver. The GNSS driver is a program that enables the GNSS hardware to communicate with the operating system.
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Version

21.8, A01

Release date

16 Sep 2022

Download Type

Driver

Category

Modem/Communications

Importance

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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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: u-blox-GNSS-Communication-Driver_V2J37_WIN64_21.8_A01_02.EXE
File Size: 12.2 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
916d25cc17adb6e1089796582a1fc985
SHA1:
361588a2e43a47baf6b38f12d7adadd0ef4e25c6
SHA-256:
e0e905ef14cfed424b05965ff0dc31a79b1f422c160dd41a583b0ab7bf3b4fcc

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After installing this package, ensure to complete the following steps:

1. Disable Power Management of the u-blox Universal GNSS device in the Device Manager.
a. Open the u-blox Universal GNSS in the Device Manager.
b. Under Properties, disable the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option.
c. After using the GPS COM port, Enable the power saving mode to improve battery performance under Modern Standby.

2. Set up the correct COM Port in the application you want to use.
a. Open the USB Serial port in the Device Manager.
b. Under Properties, see the COM Port Hardware ID for the GPS COM port FTDIBUS\COMPORT&VID_0403&PID_6015.
c. Select the same COM Port number as displayed in the application.

3. For Dell Latitude 5430 and 7330 Rugged Extreme systems, set the baud rate to 38400 on the GPS Setup page in the Dell Rugged Control Center.
Ublox GNSS Sensor
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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