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Dell Optiplex GX280 Desktop, have just installed Win XP Pro SP3 (unbranded OEM). System hardware shows Ethernet Controller (under Generic Hardware Devices) as drivers not installed. No Network Controller, so cannot collect drivers on line. Tried System Repair, tried wiping disk and reinstalling several times, no result. These items are on the PCI bus (shown as Working Properly) along with Multi Media Audio Controller, Video Controller, and Video Controller (VGA Compatible. These items also showing as drivers not installed. Advice please. Many thanks. Shukri, Salaam, Shalom, Mir, Wo Peng, Pax, Peace. Brian Mitchell. UK.
I suddenly realise that because it was an unbranded OEM CD, no drivers were on the CD. I imagine particular drivers are on CDs per machine brand. I should have obtained a Dell branded OEM CD, which would presumable have installed the drivers for the Ethernet controller on that particular Dell computer.
Anyway it shows up now thanks. Not I can get the other missing drivers on line.
Thanks again from Brian Mitchell in UK. Thanks Eric.
I suddenly realise that because it was an unbranded OEM CD, no drivers were on the CD. I imagine particular drivers are on CDs per machine brand. I should have obtained a Dell branded OEM CD, which would presumable have installed the drivers for the Ethernet controller on that particular Dell computer.
Anyway it shows up now thanks. Not I can get the other missing drivers on line.
Thanks again from Brian Mitchell in UK.
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Hey evolution200. Heres the installer file for your Broadcom Ethernet Controller: ftp://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R132254.EXE Get back to me and let me know if that worked out for you.
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There is no specific driver for your Dell for Win 7. I suggest you to use the windows xp drivers (in case you don't have, download them from this link). Before run the installation file right click on it, choose properties and at the compatibility tab check Windows XP sp3 compatibility and hit apply - ok. Install the drivers as usual.
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just format the drive and install the os windows 7 again.. connect it to the internet while installing it.. once done with the installaion.. click on the volume icon on side tray.. it will search for the solution online and will automatically install the drivers.. i have the same model desktop and i am using win 7 with all working... good luck!!!
put in the optiplex gx280 model and download the network driver to a usb device or burn to cd etc. Unzip if necessary and put media in desired computer and install
Start machine press F8 repeatedly
If it lets you into Safe Mode then go to Programs, Accesories, System Tools, System Restore and try to roll the machine back a week or so
If that does not work you need to find a buddy with a copy of the software and reinstall providing your machine has the Windows sticker on the back or sides giving you the key code
Download Dell OptiPlex GX280 Desktop Soundmax Audio Driver For Win XP/Vista
Description: Soundmax ADI 198x Integrated Audio Driver for Windows XP and Windows Vista Download For XP:R105155.exe Download For Vista:R145551.EXE
there is a software called driver genius which works great for all drivers i had issues with, considering that its a out of date pc you may want to try that software. it costs but theres also a trial. here is the link from dell for the drivers. its a broadcom nic card and i have this exact setup at work in our shipping department so these will work
have you check your audio if the driver is installed..?
to check;
click start>settings>control panel>system>hardware>device manager = then check the audio controller, if it has a question mark on it ( ? ) meaning your hardware driver are not installed..
install your driver for your audio this will sovle your problem.
Haven't tried yet. Thanks and will let you know. Brian Mitchell.
Thanks Eric.
I suddenly realise that because it was an unbranded OEM CD, no drivers were on the CD. I imagine particular drivers are on CDs per machine brand. I should have obtained a Dell branded OEM CD, which would presumable have installed the drivers for the Ethernet controller on that particular Dell computer.
Anyway it shows up now thanks. Not I can get the other missing drivers on line.
Thanks again from Brian Mitchell in UK.
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