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    Windows 7 32bit drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by gabe406, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. gabe406

    gabe406 Notebook Guru

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    I have tried and failed to search this forum for Windows 32 bit drivers. I may be doing it wrong so I apologize in advance if this has already been resolved or posted. I cannot find any reference, even on Google for any 32bit Windows 7 drivers for the M14X. Is it possible they are not available? I saw a link for XP drivers and will use those if that is the only option. I would be very happy with the basics of networking and maybe even the Command Center so a complete list of drivers is not a goal. I have a old DOS app I want to run and have found that working with virtual worlds can become time consuming. I really was hoping to run Win 7 with networking. Thanks for any and all replies.
     
    gabe406, Feb 11, 2012
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  2. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    Bump I'd also like to know if 32bit drivers exist somewhere.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Feb 20, 2012
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  3. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    I read your post and it amuse me that the XP Driver used to link in your very own Windows XP on M14x thread: M14x XP Drivers.
     
    CGSDR, Feb 20, 2012
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  4. Mr Pras

    Mr Pras Hardware and systems

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    I dunno if this helps but: I installed the old command center on win32 (didn't work and not sure if it's necessary) but then I ran the "64bit" command center from my other partition and it worked!!!

    The controller runs and works with the lights, and the editor runs, although it crashes when it tries to store the settings for the lights (doesn't matter, since it changes them anyway)..

    Not a great solution, but at least I can turn the damn lights off without having to boot into Win64 :)
     
    Mr Pras, Mar 27, 2012
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  5. copper7op

    copper7op Notebook Consultant

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    Keep in mind, these laptops are not "special" They will work with off the shelf component drivers from the specific vendors. So
    Intel Chipset Drivers from intel.com
    Intel HD3000 Drivers from intel.com
    nVidia GT555 Drivers from nvidia.com
    Sound will install by default with windows
    Wireless may install, if not, it is available from intel.com for the Intel 1000 series
    The USB 3.0 is available from Intel as well http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=19880

    This should get you 99% online. Do your Windows Updates after this.



    But then again.... these systems will not ship with less than 4GB ram.... why on earth would you use a 32 bit os??
     
    copper7op, Apr 6, 2012
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