2. UPDATE is optional, you can choose either to install or not.
3. Download all drivers and install according to order is recommended. If the driver automatically installed along with windows installation or via windows updates you don't have to download and reinstall the drivers again.
4. Windows 8 drivers comaptible with windows 8.1
5. Official download pages only listed for x64 (64 bit drivers only)
6. Dell FTP download page provide wrong information about LAN-Ethernet drivers which the description mentioned Realtek LAN drivers as Realtek Audio Drivers.
Chipset
Intel Chipset (HM77) Installation Utility
Version 9.3.0.1020(W7) - 9.3.0.1021(W8)
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download Driver | Update
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
Storage
Intel Matrix@Rapid Storage Manager
Version 11.7.0.1013
Windows 7/8 x86/x64: Download | Update
Graphic
There are 2 applicable graphic drivers which is Intel and AMD@ATI
Intel HD 4000 Graphic Drivers
Windows 7 x86 : Download
Windows 7 x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86 : Download
Windows 8 x64 : Download
AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Windows 7 x86x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86x64 : Download
Audio
Conexant CX20672-21Z High Definition Audio Driver
Version 8.54.37.0(W7) - 8.54.40.0(W8)
For windows 7 if you already have the audio driver you can choose to install update (optional).
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download Update only| Download Full Driver
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
MEI
Intel Management Interface
Version 8.0.1.1399(W7) - 8.1.0.1248(W8)
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download Driver | Download Update (optional)
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
USB
Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
Version 1.0.7.248(w7) - 1.0.5.235(w8)
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download Driver | Update
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Automatic (if not, use windows 7 drivers) , latest update and drivers available using Microsoft windows updates for windows 8/8.1.
Card Reader
Realtek RTS5179 Card Reader
Version (w7)6.2.8400.39034 - 6.1.8400.39030(w8)
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
Intel TB
Intel Turbo boost Technology
Version 2.6.2.0(w7) - 2.1.23.0(w8)
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
Touchpad
Dell Touchpad Driver
Version 11.3.3.5
Windows 7/8 x86/x64 : Download
LAN - Ethernet
Realtek RTL8105E-V, Realtek RTL8105E-VL Ethernet Driver
Version 7.054.0309.2012 - 8.002.0612.2012
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download | Update
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
Wireless
There are more than one (1) wireless drivers, you need to choose base on your specification.
Intel Centrino® Advanced-N 2230 WiFi Driver
Version 15.5.5.47
Windows 7 x86 : Download
Windows 7 x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86 : Download
Windows 8 x64 : Download
(bluetooth utility and driver download link here)
Dell Wireless 1704 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Driver
Version 6.20.55.58,A03
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
Dell Wireless 1703/1901 WiFi + Bluetooth Driver
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86/x64 : Download
Intel WiFi Link 6150/6250 Driver
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86/x64 : automatic
Dell Wireless 1901 Wi-Fi + BT Driver
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Windows 8 x86/x64 : automatic
Application:
Dell Quickset
Version 10.15.012
Windows 7/8 x86/x64: Download