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Support the system that controls the keyboard, monitor, disk drives and other
BIOS BIOS devices (also Basic Input/Output System). This driver updates the BIOS
firmware on the system board.
Dell System Software (if
System Utilities Provides critical updates and patches for the operating system.
available)
Helps Microsoft Windows or other operating systems control the system
board components and controllers such as USB ports and other internal
components. Chipset category may contain multiple drivers such as Intel
Management Engine driver and application, Intel vPro or Intel AMT drivers,
Intel Thunderbolt Controller drivers and so on. Dell recommends that you
install all the chipset device drivers under the Chipset category.
The chipset software installs Windows INF files which provide the operating
system with information about the hardware components on a computer. This
Chipset Driver Chipset allows the operating system to show the correct name for that hardware
component in Device Manager.
Chipset driver or software does not install device drivers for AGP (video) or
USB. Installing a chipset device driver will not resolve issues with AGP
(video) or USB on a computer.
During the installation of the chipset drivers or software, ignore any error
message if the driver or software is not applicable for your computer and
continue to install the other drivers under the Chipset category.
Note: A restart is required after installing each chipset driver.
Memory Card Reader Enables and enhances the memory card reader on your Dell computer.
Chipset
Driver Note: A restart is required after installing the driver.
Accelerometer Driver for Free Fall Data Protection enables the feature to power down the hard disk
Free Fall Data Protection Chipset drive when it senses a jolt to protect it from damage.
(if available) Note: A restart is required after installing the driver.
Ethernet or Network
Network Enables and enhances the ethernet controller for LAN connectivity.
Interface Card (NIC)
Enables and enhances the wireless network controller for WiFi connectivity.
WiFi or Wireless Network Your Dell computer may have either Dell Wireless, Intel Wireless, Killer
Card (Wireless NIC) (if Network Wireless or Qualcomm Wireless network card, refer to the original System
available) Configuration of your Dell computer to identify which wireless network card
is installed.
Drivers for video cards, also known as video adapters, graphics cards, display
Intel Graphics Driver or adapters and video boards. Video drivers control how data between a
NVIDIA Graphics Driver Video computer and its display (monitor or built-in LCD). In some cases, a driver
or AMD Graphics Driver allows the user to adjust display properties such as refresh rate, color depth
and screen resolution.
Bluetooth (if available) Network Enables and enhances the bluetooth controller for bluetooth connectivity.
Audio drivers help improve the performance of your Dell audio components
Audio or Sound driver Audio
such as sound cards and speakers.
Dell Touchpad (if Mouse, Keyboard Enables and enhances the touchpad functionality on your Dell laptop
available) & Input Devices computer.
Touchscreen Driver (if Mouse, Keyboard Enables touchscreen input on select Dell Laptop or Dell All-in-One Desktop
available) & Input Devices computers.
Mouse, Keyboard Enables the webcam on select Dell Laptop or Dell All-in-One Desktop
Webcam (if available)
& Input Devices computers.
Airplane Mode Switch (if Enables and allows you to control the WiFi toggle switch using pre-defined
Network
available) keyboard hot-keys.
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Fingerprint Sensor Driver Enables and allows you to control the fingerprint sensor for enhancing
Security
(if applicable) security on select Dell Laptop computers.
Intel Matrix Storage The Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver is only applicable to certain Intel
Serial ATA
Manager (if available) chipset computers.
It helps detect data security risks, protect data by enforcing access control
Dell Data Protection (if policies, authentication, and encryption, manage data centrally with policies
Dell Data Security
applicable) and support key and data recovery for protected devices. Note: This may be
applicable for select Dell computers only.
Drivers to enable and enhance the functionality of ethernet controller (LAN),
display controller (VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort (DP)) ports, USB 3.0
Docking Station (if ports and other components on Dell docking stations such as Dell
Docks/Stands
available) Thunderbolt WD15, TB15 or TB16 docking station. We recommend that you
refer to the User Guide or User Manual of the docking station on how to
install the drivers correctly.
Dell Wireless Mobile Enables and enhances the mobile broadband controller for mobile broadband
Modem/
Broadband Driver (if connectivity. Mobile broadband connectivity is provided through AT&T,
Communications
applicable) Verizon or other mobile service providers.
Dell ControlPoint (DCP) controls power management for certain Dell
Latitude computers. ControlPoint System Manager controls power
ControlPoint Drivers &
Control Point management and ambient light sensor settings, ControlPoint Security
Software (if available)
Manager controls security features and ControlPoint Connection Manager
controls wireless connection profiles.
Dell Command | Update (if System A utility that allows you to automate driver, BIOS and firmware updates on
available) Management your Dell computer.
A utility that allows IT administrators to remotely collect asset information,
Dell Command | Monitor System
modify CMOS settings, receive proactive notifications about potential fault
(if available) Management
conditions and get alerts for potential security breaches.
Replaces Dell Power Manager, it allows end-users to maximize their battery
Dell Command | Power life by configuring how the battery should be maintained based on
System Utilities
Manager (if available) preferences. IT administrators can enforce specific settings or limit features
through Group Policy snap-in.
Allows your computer to automatically updates critical fixes and important
Dell Update (if available) Application device drivers as they become available. This is applicable for select Dell
Inspiron, Dell Vostro, Dell XPS and Alienware computers.
It allows you to download and install available software titles on select Dell
Dell Digital Delivery (if
Application computers. Installation files and product keys (if any) of purchased software
applicable)
can be accessed through Dell Digital Delivery.
Dell Help & Support (if It helps you start using your Dell quickly and easily with step-by-step guides,
Application
available) videos, system information and support.
A utility that provides easy access to configure settings for power manage,
icon and font size, display brightness, volume control and WiFi toggle switch
Dell Quickset (if available) Application
on most Dell computers. This utility may be available for select Dell
computers only.
Enables and allows you to control the printer and settings of a printer. You
may be required to visit the manufacturers' website to download the printer-
Printer Driver (if
specific device driver and software package. For more information, refer to
applicable)
the Dell knowledge-base article Getting Dell Printer Drivers, Software, User
Guides and Firmware.
Operating System Operating System Download the recovery image of the operating system that came installed on
Recovery Image (if your Dell computer. Use the Dell OS Recovery Tool to create a USB
required) recovery drive that you can use to reinstall the version of Windows or Linux
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that came with your computer.