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    Dell Driver Download ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Catzoo, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. Catzoo

    Catzoo Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    Am i the only one experiencing problem downloading the new Win 8 drivers from Dell ?

    Direct Dowload Nor download manager works , everytime i get "Sorry, the requested file could not be downloaded. " or " file not found " ..
     
    Catzoo, Oct 26, 2012
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  2. Chris_c81

    Chris_c81 Notebook Consultant

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    No not the only one. It's driving me potty. I've Googled for answers and tried some workarounds that apparently worked, but no longer work. Frustrating.
     
    Chris_c81, Oct 26, 2012
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    One of the many reasons i won't be upgrading to windows 8 yet.
     
    Klk450, Oct 26, 2012
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  4. Catzoo

    Catzoo Notebook Evangelist

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    I got it yesterday at midnight for 14 bucks , made my USB stick and now i'd want to jump in , but i'd like to download driver first ...

    I hope dell's gonna put them back online quick.
     
    Catzoo, Oct 26, 2012
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  5. Eldaren

    Eldaren Notebook Evangelist

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    I can't even access the Dell driver page. It just sits there and attempts to load forever.
     
    Eldaren, Oct 26, 2012
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  6. Chris_c81

    Chris_c81 Notebook Consultant

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    99% works without the need for Dell drivers and software, but if you want control of your LED's again and OSD etc. then need Dell's site to work again!
     
    Chris_c81, Oct 27, 2012
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    okay, this is driving me nuts!!reallly...which of the drivers that i should not install for windows 8? My windows keeps crashing after i install all drivers, anybody has any idea?

    my rig is r4,intel 6250, and 7970m
     
    goldenic, Oct 27, 2012
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  8. Chris_c81

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    Ok. I have an M17X R4 and for my service tag I need the following (according to Dell's driver website):

    Alienware OSD Application
    Sound Blaster Recon3Di - Creative CT9570
    Realtek RTS5209 Card Reader
    Intel HM77 Panther Point Chipset | Intel Panther Point HM77 Chipset
    Intel Management Engine Interface
    Dell Wireless 380 Bluetooth4.0 Module
    Synaptics Touchpad
    Intel Rapid Storage Technology
    ST Microelectronics LNG3DM Free Fall Sensor
    Intel(R) IvyBridge HD Graphics

    The ones in GREEN I have successfully downloaded from Dell's website. The rest, will fail every time. However I have found a couple of drivers elsewhere from their manufacturer websites:

    Realtek RTS5209 Card Reader
    Intel Management Engine Interface
    Intel Rapid Storage Technology

    Hope this helps some of you. I'm still digging for the HD graphics driver, I haven't bothered too much with it at the moment as I never use it.
     
    Chris_c81, Oct 27, 2012
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  9. Brither

    Brither Notebook Geek

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    They really need to work on their driver downloads. For all their supported models. Not just graphics drivers but chipset,audio, wireless etc. I can look them up but some really aren't compatible with certain AW builds. I would like to know which ones when I enter my service tag. Biggest failing of Dell support in my view.
     
    Brither, Oct 27, 2012
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