**Official Dell XPS M1530 Manuals, Drivers & Applications**

Dell XPS M1530 Manuals
(US English)

Setup Diagram

Description: Dell XPS M1530 Setup Diagram
Release: 11/20/2007, PDF
Size: 720.00 KB
Download: RU3451D
Source: Dell

Owner's Manuals

Description: Dell XPS M1530 Owner's Manual
Release: 11/16/2007, A01, HTML
Size: 2.64 MB
Download: RU3351H
Source: Dell

Description: Dell XPS M1530 Owner's Manual
Release: 11/30/2007, A01, PDF
Size: 10.70 MB
Download: RU3351D
Source: Dell

Service Manual

Description: Dell XPS M1530 Service Manual
Release: 11/19/2007, A00, HTML
Size: 3.51 MB
Download: HawkeSM0_H
Source: Dell

DCSE Self-Study Manual

Description: DCSE Dell XPS M1530 Self-Study Manual
Release: 11/14/2007, A06, HTML
Size: 61.70 MB
Download: XPS_M1530
Source: Dell

Dell XPS M1530 Drivers & Utilities
(Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit)

BIOS Firmware

Description: Dell System BIOS
Release: 02/21/2008, XPS M1530, A07
Size: 1.03 MB
Download: 1530_A07
Source: Dell

Chipset Driver

Description: Intel Mobile PM965 Express Chipset
Release: 09/24/2007, 8.3.1.1009
Size: 2.29 MB
Download: InfInst_AutoL
Source: Intel

Hard Drive Driver

Description: Intel Matrix Storage (AHCI, RAID)
Release: 11/09/2007, 7.8.0.1012
Size: 5.48 MB
Download: IATA78_ENU
Source: Intel

Turbo Memory Driver

Description: Intel Turbo Memory, Flash Cache Module
Release: 11/02/2007, 1.5.0.1013
Size: 25.40 MB
Download: Intel(R)TurboMemory_All
Source: Intel

Notebook Utility

Description: Dell Notebook System
Release: 01/04/2008, 5.0.6, A01
Size: 8.61 MB
Download: R156592
Source: Dell

TouchPad Driver

Description: Alps TouchPad
Release: 12/12/2007, 7.1.102.7, A00
Size: 3.72 MB
Download: R166314
Source: Dell

Fingerprint Reader Utility

Description: UPEK TouchStrip Reader
Release: 12/12/2007, 5.6.2.3705, A01
Size: 7.13 MB
Download: R168308
Source: Dell

Fingerprint Reader Driver

Description: UPEK TouchChip, TouchStrip
Release: 02/07/2008, 2.9, 1.9.2.0111
Size: 4.21 MB
Download: 2.9_Package
Source: UPEK

Audio Driver

Description: Sigmatel STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio
Release: 12/11/2007, 6.10.0.5609, A00
Size: 8.46 MB
Download: R167855
Source: Dell

Video Driver

Description: nVidia GeForce 8400M, 8600M
Release: 11/28/2007, 6.10.0.5609, A00
Size: 49.10 MB
Download: R167849
Source: Dell

Video Utility

Description: nVidia GeForce 8400, 8600
Release: 09/19/2007, 5.05.54.00
Size: 41.20 MB
Download: 5.05.54.00_nTune_WinXP_International
Source: nVidia

Webcam Driver

Description: Creative Labs Laptop Integrated 0.3M CCD, 2M CCD Webcam
Release: 12/12/2007, R2RC1, A04
Size: 6.10 MB
Download: R165116
Source: Dell

Webcam Utility

Description: Creative Labs Laptop Integrated 0.3M CCD, 2M CCD Webcam
Release: 12/12/2007, PRC2.0, A04
Size: 140.00 MB
Download: R168730
Source: Dell

Memory Card Reader Driver

Description: Ricoh R5C8XX Memory Card Reader
Release: 12/11/2007, 3.51.01, A00
Size: 2.69 MB
Download: R166188
Source: Dell

Bluetooth Driver

Description: Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Module
Release: 01/26/2007, 6.0.1.3100, A00
Size: 44.00 MB
Download: R140135
Source: Dell

Wireless USB Driver

Description: Dell Wireless 400 Wireless USB Mini Card
Release: 10/10/2007, 1.3.098.8, A02
Size: 21.00 MB
Download: R167729
Source: Dell

Modem Driver

Description: Conexant D400 External USB 56K Modem
Release: 12/11/2007, 2.0.15.50, A01
Size: 1.44 MB
Download: R162914
Source: Dell

Network Driver

Description: Marvell 88E80XX 10/100 Ethernet Controller
Release: 01/04/2008, 10.22.6.3, A01
Size: 21.00 MB
Download: R167854
Source: Dell

Wireless Network Drivers

Description: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG, WiFi Link 4965AGN Network Connection
Release: 11/08/2007, 11.5.0.32
Size: 4.89 MB
Download: 11.5.0.0_VDrivers
Source: Intel

Description: Dell Wireless 1350, 1370, 1390, 1395, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1500, 1505
Release: 01/21/2008, 4.170.25.17, A17
Size: 53.70 MB
Download: R174292
Source: Dell

Wireless Network Utility

Description: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG, WiFi Link 4965AGN Network Connection
Release: 11/08/2007, 11.5.0.0
Size: 33.60 MB
Download: 11.5.0.0_V32
Source: Intel

Mobile Broadband Drivers

Description: Dell Wireless 5700, 5720 Verizon Mobile Broadband (EVDO, Rev-A) Card
Release: 01/04/2008, 2.06.02 Build 060, A03
Size: 23.40 MB
Download: R162194
Source: Dell

Description: Dell Wireless 5700, 5720 Sprint Mobile Broadband (EVDO, Rev-A) Card
Release: 01/04/2008, 2.06.02.44 Build 062, A04
Size: 23.40 MB
Download: R162315
Source: Dell

Description: Dell Wireless 5700, 5720 TELUS Mobile Broadband (EVDO, Rev-A) Card
Release: 11/30/2007, 2.06.02.45 Build 060, A03
Size: 23.40 MB
Download: R162322
Source: Dell

Description: Dell Wireless 5500, 5520 Cingular Mobile Broadband (3G HSDPA) Card
Release: 08/29/2007, 2.06.03.26 Build 048, A03
Size: 24.30 MB
Download: R159538
Source: Dell

Description: Dell Wireless 5505, 5520 Vodafone Mobile Broadband (3G HSDPA) Card
Release: 01/04/2008, 2.06.02.27 Build 060, A04
Size: 23.40 MB
Download: R162200
Source: Dell

Function Keys, Wi-Fi Catcher, Remote Control Utility

Description: Dell QuickSet
Release: 01/04/2008, 8.2.17, A06
Size: 5.03 MB
Download: R166699
Source: Dell

 

nice find sinstoic

 

you can find newer version of 10.62.0 from http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtreme_desktop.php

 

They seem to be the drivers for Broadcom 57XX. What about Broadcom 59XX?

 

i guess they are using same driver.

 

My friend is having problems using the said driver.

 

i want to upgrade to XP?

I am finding alot of Xp drivers of those devices on Dell as well.

 

lol upgrade

 

WINXP INSTALLATION GUIDE

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=212981

 

If I get this laptop, will I have to install all these drivers myself?

 

Hmm! Why haven't you provided direct file link?

Other Members: Dell XPS M1530 Drivers for Microsoft Windows Vista (32-Bit) OS has also been updated

 

Just incase I provided the wrong links people can doubelcheck versions & compatabilities, last thing i want is me screwing up someones Xp installation!

Many say the 1330 XP drivers work fine with the 1530 as they are the same hardware with the exception of the PCMCIA card that does not come with the 1330

This Guide on Dell Community is very helpful
**IMPORTANT**
Some in dell-community forums have said that you MUST leave bluetooth enabled BEFORE you format to XP otherwise you cannot turn it on. Mine is off, however i do not have any bluetooth devices to test!

Dec.12 - 4PM - MST Attempting above XP Installation:
Stage1 - Format OS Partition - COMPLETE
Stage2 - Install windows XP SP2 Steamtime with HOtfix - 100% Complete
Stage3 - Install m1330 Drivers
* Intel Chipset device software hangs on - usb2 enhanced 283a
puts dots under name - Restarted - Fixed & installs normally
* Video Driver
Manual Install via Update Driver - Installation says not supported. 4 8600M Gt-s Listed Selected Last
*Touchpad Drivers
Stuck on Windows Is loading window - safemode, uninstall in add/remove - skip touchpad move onto network

Stage4 - Install Sata Drivers COMPLETE
Stage6 - Return BIOS settings to Defaults
Stage7 - Location/Install Fix Unknown Devices/Drivers STILL DO TO DO
Stage8 - Benchmark With 3dMark2006 COMPETE

XP HOME 3dmark06 Score - 4294

ADDED DEC.13-

** GOT QUICKSET TO WORK WITH XP & M1530**
I got Curious as to why i could not install quckset. So i went searching, and read this int he Readme.txt File.

I just used the Latitude D830 R165094.EXE that someone mentioned however i am sure it would work with the m1330 driver.

Quickset For m1330 XP driver http://ftp.us.dell.com/app/R163012.EXE

Basically this will skip all checks windows version does & install it anyways behind everything.

For Advanced Users Only:
------------------------

Silent Install Option

QuickSet is installed via an InstallShield installation program and thus has the ability to be "silently" installed through the "-S" command-line switch. QuickSet includes an .ISS file in the distribution package for customers who wish to perform silent installs. Example: "SETUP.EXE -S".

Custom Installation

QuickSet can be installed with a subset of features by choosing the "Custom" Setup type and then selecting only those features you require. For silent installation, a custom .ISS can be generated by using the "-R" command-line switch. This option will launch Setup, allow you to choose your preferred installation options, and will store your selections in a new SETUP.ISS, created inside the system's Windows folder. You may then replace the SETUP.ISS file included with the distribution package with the new customized version and use it to repeat that installation on other machines. Example: "SETUP.EXE -R".

 

I just finished updating all the drivers & utilities for Dell XPS M1530 for Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit (All Versions). Every link, driver and utility is verified, tested and working. Copy and paste the links in your favorite download manager and your drivers & utilities are ready for installation at one shot.

Is this helpful? What else would you like here?

 

Any other XP freaks out there do a installation?

 

With SP1 Vista looks better than XP. I have completely stopped using XP.

 

I spent about a full day of trial and error and testing drivers out there until I got things working right on a brand new XPS m1530. Some XP Drivers from the XPS m1330 did not work right so I had to hunt for the right drivers. I can now say I have successfully installed Windows XP SP2 on the m1530.

Unfortunatelly I did not keep track of the urls where I found the drivers but I did save all the necessary drivers for it. The drivers and related programs that work with them total about 180mb.

The System:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1280x800) & 2.0 MP Camera
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
200GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card

Despite of the good processor and memory I noticed Vista was in fact slowing things down so almost immediately I "upgraded" to XP.

After I installed XP things just got super fast. Audio and Video run perfect.
I also tested the video card with Bioshock, running at high settings - it looked amazing and worked perfectly. The DirectX10 option on the actual game however was disabled.

I would recommend this laptop to anyone, it is just an amazing great looking system. If you need help installing XP SP2 on your new m1530 send me an email.

2 things were untested though:
- HDMI port
- S-Video Out

The Wi-Fi catcher seems to work fine too, although to be honest I am not sure if it really is working 100% right. The button turns blue and sometimes orange... whatever that means. I probably won't be using that anyways.
The remote that came with it and all the playback, sound and media direct buttons also worked 100%.

Any emails or comments about this post are welcome.
Good luck to all and happy Holidays.

 

Would you mind uploading them to a file sharing site and provide us a link?

XP Users will thank you a ton!

 

Hey nice thread! I'm going to add this to the sticky.

 

Yes it would really be appreciated if you upload the 180MB pack with the drivers

 

Do I need to install all of these drivers (for vista) rather than using the driver disk dell provides or are these basically whats on the disk itself?

 

The driver disc provided by Dell has old drivers and utilities. The one on this webpage is collection of all the latest drivers for Dell XPS M1530 from concerned websites like Dell, nVidia, Intel & LaptopVideo2Go.

So if you are interested in the latest drivers which has been tested to work without issues, download all at once from here. If you are okay with old drivers, use the Dell's driver disc.

 

Thanks a lot! It would help a lot of new Dell XPS M1530 owners.

 

Guys, sorry for this most basic of questions...what is the quickest way to update the drivers? Do I need to uninstall the current driver or can I just click on the "update driver" button in hardware properties and direct it to the file location? I did update the bluetooth drivers and it was a long process of uninstalling via MS software uninstall and reinstalling...thanks

 

Excellent thanks for the clarification!

 

The BETA graphics card driver says no hardware is compatible with it so it won't install :S

 

It is best to uninstall all traces of the old driver/utility before you install the new driver/utility. Additionally it is best to reboot the computer twice before you start the installation.

Although in most cases you can just install the latest version of the driver/utility over the old one without any issues but I do not recommend it.

 

When stating problems please clarify whether or not they are XP or VISTA to help troubleshooting & keep posts down.

I stll have yet to test XP TOuchpad drives, they locked up my windows start page last time..

Surprisingly i use the fingerreader lots for websites that have 10+ digit passwords. Windows Login is great for it!

For Video drivers do Manual update driver via the System Properties

You will be selecting the 8600M GT card, you may have multiple there to select that are exactly the same, i selected the last in the list.

Get Winrar - it is great at extracting exe files that extract themselves to temp anyways

 

Hi, any suggestion on a FREE good file sharing site?
I do want to share my work to make things easier on people who want to install XP on this laptop.

 

http://www.mediafire.com/ - File Sharing

for Touchpad drivers vista drivers work on the XP installation

 

So I cannot download the Driver for my 8600M GT? Is the one by automatically updated the most up to date one?

 

The Beta driver was provided here only for the sake of making the list complete. I do not recommend you use it if you don't know what it is for.

 

Thanks to kanadianiceman I have now a location for you to download the XP Drivers for the XPS M1530

M150_XP_Drivers_Part1
http://www.mediafire.com/?7hwmn4yfjw2

M150_XP_Drivers_Part2
http://www.mediafire.com/?f52jzgdv1ln

You should have the Media Direct CD Program iin case you want to start 100% from scratch.

If you have any comments, questions or perhaps suggestions on better drivers, etc please let me know. I would like to help anyone with the xp installation process if necessary.

As I said before, everything worked 100% ok for me. You may experience something different but again, questions are welcome.

*update* Before installing XP I went to the BIOS and disabled SATA support, you may not need to do this depending on your windows xp cd.

 

I know what a BETA driver is and I know what to it is for. But neither your normal and the BETA driver allow me to install it for my 8600M GT as it detects there is no hardware supported by it...

 

I don't what's wrong with your setup but all drivers work without any issues on our new Dell XPS M1530. Please ensure you don't have any traces of the old driver/utility before you install.

Anyways, if you want, here is an old but Dell provided video driver:

Video Driver

Description: nVidia GeForce 8400M/8600M
Release: 11/28/2007, 7.15.11.5663, A00
Size: 49 MB
Download: http://ftp.us.dell.com/video/R167849.EXE

 

Are you doing the manual update method? - System Properties - Graphic Adapters - Update Driver - Selec from disk.
** THE ABOVE DRIVER IS FOR VISTA** R167849.EXE


This guide shows you what I mean
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=33

Many of the 1330 drivers work for the m1530, I actually used ONLY these with my installation, they m1330 are and should be exactly a the same.

DELL DRIVERS LIST FOR XP - Dell official downloads.

DELL 8400M GT/8600M GT Video Driver FOR XP 32BIT
Release Title: Video: nVidia GeForce 8400M, GeForce 8400M GS, GeForce 8600M, Driver, Windows XP, Multi Language, Multi System, v.156.83_xp WHQL, A06
Release Date: 14/12/2007
Description: nVidia G86/G84 XP 32bit Driver

 

I used your method Kanadian. But Timeshift says my drivers are outdated. Even though it looks amazing maxed out with 4AA at 40 FPS average. I'm impressed by the performance of this after some tweaking. It runs COD4 on max at a solid 30.

M1530, 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM, 8600M GT and Turbo Memory FTW!

 

@ubnyan,

Is your M1530's gaming performance better in XP,compare to it in Vista?

I got mine last week.So far,my M1530's gaming performance is bad.UT3 can only run at 2 for world detail and texture detail,out of 5.A similar spec desktop can run the same game on 5 with both setting,without any frame rate drop other than when there is water.

So,im thinking of "upgrading" mine to XP for better performance.

@visionz_,

Are you using XP on your M1530 too?

 

No I am not. The driver he posted looks to be of the non mobile versions.

 

Hi, To be honest I never installed any games while on Vista, but I did run Bioshock on XP at the highest setting possible and it run really great.
*update: I also run Need for Speed ProStreet (DEMO version) at the highest settings possible on XP, worked 100% ok.

I did post 2 links to download all the XP drivers I used on the M1530 in case you need them.

 

All the drivers I have posted work without any issues.

 

So all I need to do is boot from the Media Direct CD, format and install XP as directed in your Readme.txt file?

 

I'm getting the same problem as this guy:

http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/board/showthread.php?t=33912

 

NVM, fixed it. Used the cracked INF.

 

Updated: nVidia ForceWare GeForce 6XXX/7XXX/8XXX Video Driver, 12/20/2007, 169.25

 

What bloatware is on a new M1530 that you don't want? (curious noob)

 

You have posted in the wrong thread. This thread only deals with Dell XPS M1530 Manuals, Drivers & Applications.

You need to ask the question at Dell XPS M1530 Owner's Lounge: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=187778

 

for formatting to XP I did not use direct media so i just formated the OS drive. That is, i still have the Backup Partition & Direct Media Partion in tact.

in the end if you want to go back to vista you have all the cds you want.

you can format & repartition the drive and wth the direct media CD & Vista OS CD you can go back to what dell gave you.

To intall with the XP cd either slipstream the sata drivers on it or change the option in the BIOS.
Without doing either the slipstream sata drivers or BIOS option you get NO hdds detected

If you have a dell XP cd, it has the sata drivers on it and you can just install using that, DELL XP PRO cd is best bet as no cdkey required & sata drivers are onit

 

Use the Media Direct CD ONLY if you want to start 100% from scratch.
From my own experience installing XP on the M1530 in MD must be installed first (assuming you have a formatted hard drive with no partitions).
1. Start your laptop with MD CD inside. Install MD Partition software, follow the CD Instructions to partition your hard drive the way you want.
2. Start Laptop with Windows XP, install it on the partition not used by MD.
3. When XP is done, install MD Software (I did that after installing all xp drivers though)

Hope this helps.
Let me know if it worked fine for you.

 

The Nvidia driver I am using (it works 100% ok) for xp is on my download drivers link - see previous xp drivers post.
Hope it helps.

 

Is that for XP? Where can you download it? Also, where can you download these SATA drivers for the XP install?