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    [india]Unable to install broadcom drivers driving me mad !!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by brajesh143, Dec 14, 2014.

  1. brajesh143

    brajesh143 Notebook Geek

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    So I got the alienware 17 with gtx 765m with no os and no drivers cd....its a refurbished product
    I have installed all drivers except for Broadcom drivers for Bluetooth and wifi
    everytime I install it it says activeate Bluetooth using wireless switch...I pressed fn+f2 its not working
    bios it says Bluetooth and wifi are on !!
    cant get it to install ...device manager it says one unknown device other is network controller with exclamatory sign
    plz help its driving me nuts
     
    brajesh143, Dec 14, 2014
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    MickyD1234 Notebook Prophet

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    Hi there, There was a bit if a mix and match on the R3 and R4 when it comes to wireless card. If dell offer any other drivers try them.

    The unknown device will be the accelerometer (driver available from dell) used to detect the machine being dropped and park the heads.

    Does the wireless button on the media bar light up (second from right)?
     
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    Squerl101 Newbie

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    I am having the same problem and I would greatly appreciate a solution!
     
    Squerl101, Dec 16, 2014
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    mariussx Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you install OSD drivers yet? I am not sure if wifi switch works on Windows 7(or even 8) without installing OSD first.
     
    mariussx, Dec 17, 2014
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    As requested :)
     
    mariussx, Dec 17, 2014
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