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    Driver installation questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by shcauldy, Feb 21, 2015.

  1. shcauldy

    shcauldy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a few questions.

    1. When installing drivers on Windows 8.1, should I follow the suggested order show on this thread? As it is intended for Windows 8.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...all-order-guide-for-alienware-systems.716372/

    2. If it is recommended to install the chipset drivers first, is that only the one driver which in my case is the Intel Lynx Point HM87 Driver. Or is it all of the drivers which fall under the chipset section like the Intel Dynamic Platform & Thermal Framework Driver aswell?
     
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  2. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    This is the correct install order:

    01-Alienware On Screen Display Application

    02-Intel Lynx Point HM87 Driver

    03-IRST 12.8.0.1016

    04-Intel Management Engine Interface Driver

    05-Realtek RTS5209 Card Reader Driver

    06-VGA

    07-Realtek ALC3661 Audio Codec Driver

    08-Qualcomm LAN Killer E2201 Driver

    9-WLAN + Bluetooth Drivers

    10-Dell Airplane Mode Switch Driver 1.4.1

    11-Synaptics Touchpad Driver 17.0.8.2

    12-Command Center 3.6.4.0

    13-ST Microelectronics Free Fall Sensor Driver
     
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