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Inspiron 531 Drivers for XP
Tags: inspiron, 531, xp, drivers
Hello Experts, I just have a question regarding my new computer I just bought from Dell. Heres the link > http://support.dell.com/support/order/SingleDPID.aspx?app=external&refnum=DellPurchaseID&refnumValue=2000012825590&verification=CustomerNumber&verificationValue=84660814

Well you see it came with Vista pre installed, but already having 4 Dell computers with XP! . so Dell told me that that wont be coming out with drivers for XP for the Inspiron, because of the license agreement with Microsoft. but a few Gold techs at Dell said the chipset, Video, Audio and Network Driver are available online. They told me the chipset mcp61 or mcp61-p and video driver, network driver, are from Nvidia. and I'll find them on a google search. The audio driver they said will work is realtek alc888. can anyone point me in the right direction...by the way here is the link to the drivers on Dells website. there is nothing for chipset or the others I mentioned on XP...>>> http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=-1&servicetag=BKBCCD1&SystemID=INSP_DSKTP_D531&hidos=WLH&hidlang=en

Thanks for your help

C.


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08.03.2007 at 04:49PM PDT, ID: 19629263

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Try this:
Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Information. Click on "components" and highlight "problem devices". Any hardware device with a driver problem will be listed here. Make a note of the PNP Device ID line of the entry. It will contain a Vendor number and a Device number (VEN. . . . DEV. . . .)
both four digits long.
Look up those numbers here:

http://www.pcidatabase.com/index.php

This will tell you the manufacturer and the chip number.  First port of call is the manufacturer's website.  If no joy there, try a driver database like Driverguide:

http://www.driverguide.com/


These hardware diagnostics are all free:
Everest:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
Belarc:
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Siw:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/siw.html
If you have problems downloading, use the System Indformation proceedure in my post above to find out the manufacturer of the driverless chips...
 
08.03.2007 at 07:08PM PDT, ID: 19629567
(First port of call is the manufacturer's website.) Please speak english,,,I dont know what this means ??? the is crazy how many techs can talk in layman's terms ??? I just want the drivers for my system,,,I will not give up, but can someone please walk me through step by step.... just don't through a bunch of links at me and have me looking around for hours....!!!  if you need a screen shot of my devices I will provide one for you ...just give me your email address :)

Please help !!!

C.
 
08.03.2007 at 08:06PM PDT, ID: 19629777
No problem:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&ServiceTag=BKBCCD1&SystemID=INSP_DSKTP_D531&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid=

The audio can be found at the above site with instructions on how to download it. I believe you were the reciipient of bumb scoop on your chipset drivers. I believe your chipset drivers are located on this page as well. If not, post me again.
 
08.03.2007 at 08:32PM PDT, ID: 19629827
Hello Chief, just got off the phone with Dell, They told me the XP Drivers for this Inspiron 531 our Nvidias for the Chipset, Video and NIC. The audio is Realtek alc888 ....The link you provided is for Vista, I don't want Vista, I told Dell I will return this computer If I cant put XP on it !!! He Said they make all 4 Drivers for this computer in XP but you will have to hunt them down...He also said to call Nvidia and they will point me in the right direction...

Any more advise would be great !!!!

C.
 
08.03.2007 at 09:20PM PDT, ID: 19629929
I will hunt them down when I return from Dinner. I'll be right back.
 
08.03.2007 at 09:22PM PDT, ID: 19629933
Update from Nvidia >

Thank you for contacting NVIDIA Customer Care.  

I understand from your email, that you need NVIDIA drivers for your Inspiron 531 desktop.

In order to give you the correct drivers I would require to know the following---

1. The exact model number of the graphics card that you have.The Inspiron 531 can come with a variety of graphics cards and we would like to know which one is yours before we can recommend a driver.

2. The exact model number of the nForce chipset on your motherboard , if you have one. The Inspiron 531 may or may not come with nForce chipset and we would like to confirm which one is yours before telling you to download a specific driver.

Also please be informed that the Realtek drivers are to be got from Realtek themselves, since NVIDIA and Realtek are two different companies with non overlapping products. Please contact Realtek Technical Support at 408-577-1832 or email at pctech@realtek.com.tw.

I look forward to your mail in order to assist you promptly.

Regards,
NVIDIA Customer Care.
 
08.03.2007 at 10:33PM PDT, ID: 19630042
Good catch on the Vista thing. I missread your email.

XP Audio Driver is at:
http://www.opendrivers.com/category/17/soundcard-free-driver-download.html
Look at Number 6 for the 1.71 codecs

XP Chipset driver is at:
http://www.epox.com.tw/eng/support.php?ps=447&type=2

These zip driver files, when unzipped, will usually come with a readme file that will guide you through the process of installing the driver if you need it.

If you require further assistance, post again.

 
08.04.2007 at 01:17AM PDT, ID: 19630279