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    How can I install latest Nvidia drivers on XPS15 L501X?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by dudeigotaxps, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. dudeigotaxps

    dudeigotaxps Newbie

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    I want to install the latest WHQL drivers from Nvidia for the 420M in my XPS 15. When I run the installer it says it can't find my hardware. The Nvidia website has an activex control that automatically detects my hardware and directs me to the appropriate download, so I should have the right driver for my hardware.

    If I download the driver from Dell it works, but it's old. How can I get the latest Nvidia drivers to install? Do I really need to wait for Dell to ship an update?

    Thanks!
     
    dudeigotaxps, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. conscriptvirus

    conscriptvirus Notebook Evangelist

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    dont trust nvidia to find the right drivers for you.

    try this download (assuming you're in the US and using windows 7 64bit):

    NVIDIA DRIVERS 270.61 WHQL

    or you can try going Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers and selecting the options for yourself. it should work as I've never had trouble using their drivers with my 420m
     
    conscriptvirus, Apr 21, 2011
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  3. stonetrap

    stonetrap Notebook Consultant

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    See
    My 260.99 for Dell XPS L501X - LaptopVideo2Go Forums
    This inf still functions perfectly with recent versions.
    Look on the Nvidia website for the latest mobile drivers, currently 270.61, download and replace the file as described in the link following the instructions.
     
    stonetrap, Apr 22, 2011
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    NoAirBanding Notebook Geek

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    He's not having problems with the installer, just nvidia's website. The latest drivers should install just fine. If nvidia had broken it, there would be a lot more noise on here.
     
    NoAirBanding, Apr 22, 2011
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    dudeigotaxps Newbie

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    Actually it's the installer that's failing. This may be due to the website directing me to the wrong download. I'll try it again by manually choosing the option for the 420M.
     
    dudeigotaxps, Apr 22, 2011
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    jcannon1018 Notebook Consultant

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    When I downloaded mine from nvidia it turned out to be the desktop version of the driver and would not install. Make sure the driver says laptop somewhere in the name of the downloaded driver.
     
    jcannon1018, Apr 22, 2011
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