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    missing driver question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ucdoc, Sep 21, 2006.

  1. ucdoc

    ucdoc Notebook Consultant

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    I reformated my1705 and downloaded drivers from dell.com

    now in device manager I see a yellow question mark next to "other device", under that 2 other question marks. One says "ethernet controler" and the other is "modem device on high definition audio bus"

    what are these? and where can I find the drivers.

    my computer runs fine, except I cant control audio volume in games like oblivion.

    I greatly appreciate all comments and help ;)
     
    ucdoc, Sep 21, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Did you try Windows Update? Plugging your service tag into Dell's website driver page should get you all the drivers you require.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 21, 2006
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  3. ucdoc

    ucdoc Notebook Consultant

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    I have updated windows. I know the driver website, but I dont know what driver is required here. thats the problem
     
    ucdoc, Sep 22, 2006
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    Download the chipset driver on Dell's website and install it. The ethernet is either the Broadcom ethernet controller or the Wireless controller. Try both, Windows will tell you if its the correct one or not for the specified device. This should take care of the remaining missing devices.
     
    supergenius, Sep 22, 2006
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  5. ucdoc

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    ok will try
     
    ucdoc, Sep 22, 2006
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    you have to download the chipset
     
    gridtalker, Sep 22, 2006
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    You're missing the Ethernet and Modem driver. Install both of them. Make sure you install the Dell Notebook System Software as well.
     
    burningrave101, Sep 22, 2006
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