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    Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook - Reinstall Windows 8

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by uint32, Jun 17, 2013.

  1. uint32

    uint32 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of a clean install guide for Windows 8? I recently wiped the disk to try out Ubuntu and am now stuck.

    I've got an image on USB but during the install process I get a complaint about missing drivers.

    Any guides or pointer would be helpful.

    Cheers.
     
    uint32, Jun 17, 2013
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  2. voodle

    voodle Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's surprising, I did a clean install of win8 using an RTM build of Win8 pro (since mine apparently has a pro license), it installed without any trouble at all. I've got the UEFI set to normal rather than legacy, perhaps that helps?
    From there I just installed the drivers from dell's support page and it's worked very well with all the functionality it had from new except I have a cleaner build and .net apps are behaving better.
     
    voodle, Jun 18, 2013
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  3. romu

    romu Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I also wonder what's the procedure to make a clean install of W8 on the XPS13. In particular, how to "burn" a W8 image on an USB key?

    Thanks.
     
    romu, Jun 24, 2013
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    Hi all,

    I would like to install Windows 8 in my XPS 13 too, basing on these documents but the order are note the same!

    Dell - Windows driver install order for desktops and laptops
    http://www.dell.com/support/Article/us/en/19/268873/EN

    Wich one is good?
    I reinstall Windows 8 from scratch, I do ALL the updates on Windows Update, update to Windows 8.1 then, the Dell drivers...

    For the Chipset, can you explain me the function of these 4 drivers?

    Fresco Logic USB3 Driver
    XPS-L321X_Chipset_Driver_81DHR_WN_3.5.100.0_A03.EXE | Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® (13 MB)
    Chipset|Release date 21 Jan 2014|Last Updated 21 Jan 2014|Recommended
    Version 3.5.100.0,A03

    Intel Management Engine Interface Driver
    XPS-L321X_Chipset_Driver_T8K26_WN_7.1.21.1134_A02.EXE | Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® (12 MB)
    Chipset|Release date 07 Mar 2013|Last Updated 02 Sep 2013|Recommended
    Version 7.1.21.1134,A02

    Intel Chipset Driver
    This package provides the driver for the Intel HM67 Chipset and is supported on XPS Notebook L321X running the following Windows Operating s...
    XPS-L321X_Chipset_Driver_XGVPR_WN_9.3.0.1020_A01.EXE | Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® (9 MB)
    Chipset|Release date 27 Jul 2012|Last Updated 02 Sep 2013|Recommended
    Version 9.3.0.1020,A01

    Intel Identity Protection Technology Application
    Application_Intel_W74_A00_Setup-4HMHN_ZPE.exe | Hard-Drive (20 MB)
    Chipset|Release date 05 Apr 2012|Last Updated 03 Sep 2013|Recommended
    Version 1.2.22.0,A00

    Really need these four?

    And what is the difference on these two Bluetooth driver? One seem to be not compatible with my hardware...

    Intel 6230/6235 BT Driver
    This package provides driver for Intel 6230/6235 Bluetooth and is supported on XPS Notebook L321X running the following Windows Operating Sy...
    Network_Intel_W74_A01_Setup-T0TY4_ZPE.exe | Hard-Drive (46 MB)
    Network|Release date 18 May 2012|Last Updated 03 Sep 2013|Recommended
    Version 2.0.15.30150,A01

    Intel BT Driver
    This package provides Intel BT Driver and is supported on XPS L322X running the following Windows Operating system: Windows 7 - 64bit.
    50MMG_A00_ZPE.exe | Hard-Drive (36 MB)
    Network|Release date 05 Apr 2012|Last Updated 06 May 2013|Recommended
    Version 1.0.81.20601,A00


    I would like to use the ''Show me driver updates by … Service Tag'' but it gave me only the BIOS update...

    Thank you very much!
     
    Heliax, Oct 27, 2014
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