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    **Official Dell XPS M1330 Manuals, Drivers & Utilities**

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sinstoic, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. sinstoic

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    Dell XPS M1330 Manuals
    (US English)


    Setup Diagram

    Description: Dell XPS M1330 Setup Diagram
    Release: 11/19/2007, PDF
    Size: 209.00 KB
    Download: RW5061D
    Source: Dell

    Owner's Manuals

    Description: Dell XPS M1330 Owner's Manual
    Release: 10/03/2007, A02, HTML
    Size: 2.72 MB
    Download: OM
    Source: Dell

    Description: Dell XPS M1330 Owner's Manual
    Release: 10/03/2007, A02, PDF
    Size: 10.50 MB
    Download: RW4912D
    Source: Dell

    Service Manual

    Description: Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
    Release: 07/10/2007, A00, HTML
    Size: 4.64 MB
    Download: SM
    Source: Dell

    DCSE Self-Study Manual

    Description: DCSE Dell XPS M1330 Self-Study Manual
    Release: 11/07/2007, A07, HTML
    Size: 78.70 MB
    Download: XPS_M1330
    Source: Dell

    Dell XPS M1330 Drivers & Utilities
    (Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit)


    BIOS Firmware

    Description: Dell System BIOS
    Release: 02/06/2008, XPS M1330, A09
    Size: 1.01 MB
    Download: M1330A09
    Source: Dell

    Optical Drive Firmware

    Description: HLDS GSA-S10N DVDRW 8X UltraSlim IDE Slot Load
    Release: 09/10/2007, A101, A01
    Size: 2.36 MB
    Download: R166212
    Source: Dell

    Mobile Broadband Firmwares

    Description: Dell Wireless 5720 TELUS Mobile Broadband (EVDO Rev-A) Card
    Release: 11/19/2007, 150, A01
    Size: 5.05 MB
    Download: R171856
    Source: Dell

    Description: Dell Wireless 5520 Vodafone Mobile Broadband (3G HSDPA) Card
    Release: 10/25/2007, 10.9.0102, A01
    Size: 8.56 MB
    Download: R169813
    Source: Dell

    Chipset Driver

    Description: Intel Mobile GM965, 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: 01/22/2007, 5.0.5, A00
    Size: 8.45 MB
    Download: R143625
    Source: Dell

    TouchPad Driver

    Description: Synaptics TouchPad
    Release: 12/06/2007, 10.1.8.0
    Size: 5.30 MB
    Download: Synaptics_Driver_V10_1_8_Vista32
    Source: Synaptics

    TouchPad Utilities

    Description: DrumPad - Virtual Drum Set
    Release: 03/11/2004, 1.1
    Size: 620.00 KB
    Download: SynDrumPad
    Source: Synaptics

    Description: Theremin - Musical Accompaniment
    Release: 03/11/2004, 7.10.1.0
    Size: 33.10 KB
    Download: SynThZip2
    Source: Synaptics

    Description: TouchPadSays - Classic Simon Says Game
    Release: 03/11/2004, 1.0
    Size: 248.00 KB
    Download: SynTouchPadSays
    Source: Synaptics

    Fingerprint Reader Utility

    Description: UPEK TouchStrip Reader
    Release: 08/28/2007, 5.6.2.3476, A00
    Size: 9.49 MB
    Download: R156915
    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, Array Mic
    Release: 09/27/2007, 6.10.0.5609, A02
    Size: 8.52 MB
    Download: R167846
    Source: Dell

    Video Drivers

    Description: Intel Mobile GM965 Express Chipset Graphics Media Accelerator
    Release: 02/21/2008, 15.8
    Size: 16.70 MB
    Download: WinVista_158
    Source: Intel

    Description: nVidia GeForce 8400M, 8400M GS, 8600M
    Release: 10/31/2007, 156.55 WHQL, A04
    Size: 49.10 MB
    Download: R166473
    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: 01/29/2008, 1.0 Refresh 3, A05
    Size: 6.21 MB
    Download: R173082
    Source: Dell

    Memory Card Reader Driver

    Description: Ricoh R5C832, R5C833, R5C843 Memory Card Reader
    Release: 01/29/2007, 1.0.1, A00
    Size: 581.00 KB
    Download: R141246
    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 Utility

    Description: Conexant D400 External USB 56K Modem
    Release: 10/22/2007, 1.0.22.0, A00
    Size: 4.63 MB
    Download: R156751
    Source: Dell

    Network Driver

    Description: Broadcom Integrated 57XX Gigabit, 59XX 10/100 Ethernet Controller
    Release: 06/28/2007, 10.10.0.0, A01
    Size: 5.44 MB
    Download: R155246
    Source: Dell

    Network Utility

    Description: Broadcom Integrated 57XX Gigabit, 59XX 10/100 Ethernet Controller
    Release: 06/28/2007, 10.15.01, A00
    Size: 11.50 MB
    Download: R151336
    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, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1500, 1505 Card
    Release: 03/26/2007, 4.102.15.61, A14
    Size: 21.50 MB
    Download: R151522
    Source: Dell

    Description: Dell Wireless 1395 Card
    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: 06/27/2007, 2.06.02 Build 060, A02
    Size: 23.40 MB
    Download: R159127
    Source: Dell

    Description: Dell Wireless 5700, 5720 Sprint Mobile Broadband (EVDO, Rev-A) Card
    Release: 06/27/2007, 2.06.02.44 Build 062, A03
    Size: 23.40 MB
    Download: R159111
    Source: Dell

    Description: Dell Wireless 5700, 5720 TELUS Mobile Broadband (EVDO, Rev-A) Card
    Release: 09/19/2007, 2.06.02.45 Build 060, A02
    Size: 23.40 MB
    Download: R159124
    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 5510 Cingular Mobile Broadband (3G HSDPA) Express Card
    Release: 07/11/2007, 2.05.31, A02
    Size: 6.30 MB
    Download: R144965
    Source: Dell

    Description: Dell Wireless 5505, 5520 Vodafone Mobile Broadband (3G HSDPA) Card
    Release: 08/16/2007, 2.06.03.27 Build 048, A03
    Size: 24.30 MB
    Download: R161520
    Source: Dell

    Mobile Broadband Utility

    Description: Dell Wireless 5520 EU870D Mobile Broadband (3G HSDPA) Card
    Release: 08/31/2007, 2.06.03.51 Build 050, A00
    Size: 12.90 MB
    Download: R159896
    Source: Dell

    Function Keys, Wi-Fi Catcher, Remote Control Utility

    Description: Dell QuickSet
    Release: 09/20/2007, 8.2.14, A05
    Size: 5.01 MB
    Download: R163012
    Source: Dell

    Last Updated: 03/04/2008 11:29 AM. New Updates Soon!
     
  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    ....and you're entitled to your opinion. I personally don't agree with it however.
     
  5. sinstoic

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    I have finished updating the drivers and utilities. Install them in the order specified to avoid any conflicts. Once all drivers and utilities are installed, allow Windows Update to update them to their latest revisions.
     
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    I looked at all M1330 Drivers and Utilities threads before starting one. Most of them haven't bothered updating their post (you have to go through the entire thread) or have just copied links from Dell website. Some have just provided links to the latest driver without verifying if it causes any conflicts.

    When Synaptics has a better driver & utility than Dell, why post Dell driver & utility or worse post both and make you wonder which one to download?
     
  8. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Why re-invent the wheel?
     
  9. MonsPubis

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    I see a pattern. Who is that you don't have problem with? Anyways, I don't want to hijack this thread. Great work Sinstoic. Keep up the good work and don't listen to Khris.
     
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    I would replace the current video driver in the list with 156.66, which I can guarantee is perfect in function and performs better than 156.55. I had digital vibrance issues with 156.69-156.87.
    I think it's a good idea to also add in drivers for those looking to game on their m1330. 169.04 or 169.28 are great, stable drivers for gaming.
     
  11. sinstoic

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    I have provided links from genuine sources and avoided modified sources. You can actually skip installing the nVidia video driver as Windows Update will anyways update it to the latest revision.

    Thanks for your insight and contribution!
     
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    You listed drivers for the intel turbomemory. I didn't even know the 1330 had turbomemory installed. Can you ellaborate?
     
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    Its not installed but can be installed. Its useless in any case.
     
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    That's kinda what I was thinking....
     
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    great work.

    one question: if i fresh install windows, will that wipe out the dell recovery partition?
     
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    No. If you format C: drive and install Vista, nothing else will be affected. I have not played around with recovery partition. I deleted the entire drive and created two equal partitons, one for the OS and the other for the data. That way, anytime, I can format the OS partition without worrying about my data.

    You can also create your own DVD recovery discs, once you have installed the OS, drivers, utilities and your favorite applications. That way, in case of a reinstall, it is just a matter of running the recovery discs.
     
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    Does Media Direct work on your laptop after creating two partitions?
    Thanks in advance.
     
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    How will it function? I deleted all partitions in the hard drive to create two primary partitions C: and D:, one for the softwares and the other for the data. MediaDirect button has no function.
     
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    I have listed all the drivers and utilities for the built-in hardware of Dell XPS M1330 notebook. You only need to install drivers for the hardware that is present in your notebook.
     
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    The m1330 does not come with turbomemory by default. The driver is for if you have purchased and installed a turbomemory module.
     
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    Is there a driver for the display? My device manager shows an alert next to it (Generic PnP Monitor).

    Also the Ethernet Controller. - PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1713. Is this the Broadcom Driver? It wasn't ticked in the Dell Drivers & Utilities CD thingy
     
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    No. There is no separate driver for the display.

    Yes. Your ethernet controller is Broadcom Netlink(TM) Fast Ethernet and the driver for the same is R155246.
     
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    Hey guys I'm having issues getting my microphone and speakers to work.. The jacks work for headphones.. it probably does for the mic also haven't tried it though. I dont think it even recognizes them being in the laptop.

    I just reformated it, when I try installing the Audio driver that was listed here an error occurs... asks me to reboot.. I do.. retry.. still doesn't work.

    Any ideas??

    Thanks :p
     
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    I am unable to understand your real issue. Would you please clarify so that I can help you resolve your problem?

    The drivers and utilities provided here are for Microsoft Windows Vista 32 Bit OS and most of them do not work on Microsoft Windows Vista 64 bit or Microsoft Windows XP 32 Bit or 64 Bit OSs. Further, they are to be installed in the provided order to avoid any potential conflicts.

    After installing the OS, install the provided drivers and utilities and then connect to the internet for Windows Update to update the drivers and utilities to their latest revisions.
     
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    sinstoic

    The laptop isn't able to recognize the speakers/microphone. If I open onenote it will say no microphone is connected. I checked the control panel, and it only shows you the sound for the jacks, and mic jack working.

    Maybe that was my problem, using the Dell CD provided I just randomly installed a bunch of drivers... LOL, i've reformated before, but have never had to do this driver installation thing... So what would u recommend from here? Some how removing the previous installations then installing all the ones here,... in the correct order like you said??

    Oh, and I have Vista 32 BIT - so these drivers should work :p

    Thanks so far for your help :p
     
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    Sorry for a late reply. I was busy assisting others.

    Hmm! Dell discs have outdated drivers and can cause problems :mad:. You seem to have experienced a weird issue.

    Although, there are softwares to remove drivers and clean registry, I feel it is worth reinstalling from the scratch.

    After you install the OS and get to the desktop, reboot twice. Disconnect from the Internet (by physically disconnecting the wired/wireless connection) and start installing the drivers and utilities (in the order specified on the first post of this thread). After every installation (be it a driver or utility), always reboot twice even if the software does not require it. Do not configure any of the drivers or utilities after installation but continue to install the next driver/utility. When you are done installing all the drivers and utilities, connect to the Internet and allow Windows Update to update your OS, drivers and utilities. After completing all the updates, reboot twice and then start configuring your drivers/utilities. After you have configured the OS, drivers and utilities to your liking, start installing your applications. After installing each application, reboot twice and then configure it to your liking before moving on to the next.

    Remember, OS, drivers and utilities (even applications) should be installed and configured in one go. This results in best performance with no conflicts.