Video - Driver
Download free drivers and software for OptiPlex 980 (Dell). Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Integrated Controller, 5721C1 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI-E, BCM95722 PCI-E.
| Description | Importance | Version | Released | Supported OS | Download |
| Intel GMA HD Vista/Windows 7 64-bit driver Intel Vista/Win7 64-bit Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics Driver | Recommended | 8.15.10.2827 | 10/25/2012 | Windows 7 64-bit Windows Vista 64-bit | |
| Intel GMA HD XP 64-bit driver XP64 Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics Driver | Recommended | 6.14.10.5408 | 10/25/2012 | Windows XP x64 | |
| Intel GMA HD Graphics Driver for Windows 7 32-bit Intel Vista/Win7 32-bit Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics Driver | Recommended | 8.15.10.2827 | 10/25/2012 | Windows 7 32-bit Windows Vista 32-bit | |
| Intel GMA HD XP 32-bit driver XP32 Intel GMA HD (Desktop & Mobile) Integrated Graphics Driver | Recommended | 6.14.10.5408 | 10/25/2012 | Windows XP | |
| nVidia GT330, v.8.16.11.9114, A00 Initial Release | Recommended | 8.16.11.9114 | 4/25/2012 | Windows 7 64-bit Windows Vista 64-bit | |
| nVidia GT330, v.8.16.11.9114, A00 Initial Release | Recommended | 8.16.11.9114 | 4/25/2012 | Windows 7 32-bit Windows Vista 32-bit | |
| nVidia GT330, v.6.14.11.9114, A00 Initial Release | Recommended | 6.14.11.9114 | 4/23/2012 | Windows XP | |
| Intel Q57 DT Gfx - Intel GMA HD, QM57/QS57 NB Gfx - Intel GMA HD, GMA HD 3000 (DT), GMA HD 3000 (NB), GMA HD 2000 (DT), GMA HD 2000 (NB), v.8.15.10.2418, A09 Vista/Windows 7 32-bit Intel Graphics driver for Intel GMA HD family (except Latitude XT3 tablet) | Recommended | 8.15.10.2418 | 2/10/2012 | Windows 7 32-bit | |
| Intel Q57 DT Gfx - Intel GMA HD, QM57/QS57 NB Gfx - Intel GMA HD, GMA HD 3000 (DT), GMA HD 3000 (NB), GMA HD 2000 (DT), GMA HD 2000 (NB), v.8.15.10.2418, A09 Vista/Windows 7 64-bit Intel Graphics driver for Intel GMA HD family (except Latitude XT3 tablet) | Recommended | 8.15.10.2418 | 2/10/2012 | Windows 7 64-bit | |
| Intel Q57 DT Gfx - Intel GMA HD, QM57/QS57 NB Gfx - Intel GMA HD, GMA HD 3000 (DT), GMA HD 3000 (NB), GMA HD 2000 (DT), GMA HD 2000 (NB), v.6.14.10.5384, A07 XP64 WHQL'd 14.46.7 5384 Gfx/3047 Audio for E3/D3/P3 Sandybridge and E2/D2 Calpella/Ironlake plus 1.2.0.1002 Turbo Boost driver for Intel Calpella Mobile | Recommended | 6.14.10.5384 | 10/25/2011 | Windows XP x64 | |
| Intel Q57 DT Gfx - Intel GMA HD, QM57/QS57 NB Gfx - Intel GMA HD, GMA HD 3000 (DT), GMA HD 3000 (NB), GMA HD 2000 (DT), GMA HD 2000 (NB), v.6.14.10.5384, A07 XP32 WHQL'd 14.46.7 5384 Gfx/3047 Audio for E3/D3/P3 Sandybridge and E2/D2 Calpella/Ironlake plus 1.2.0.1002 Turbo Boost driver for Intel Calpella Mobile | Optional | 6.14.10.5384 | 10/24/2011 | Windows XP | |
| AMD Radeon HD3470 256M, v.8.83, A10 XP 8.83 XP driver for OPGA6 | Recommended | 8.83 | 4/19/2011 | Windows XP Windows XP x64 | |
| Intel Q57 DT Gfx - Intel GMA HD, QM57/QS57 NB Gfx - Intel GMA HD, v.8.15.10.2281, A05 Vista/Win7 32 WHQL'd 15.17.15 2281 Gfx/3047 Audio/1.2.0.1002 Turbo Boost driver for Intel Calpella Mobile/Ironlake DT Graphics (includes support for Adaptive Pixel Clock) | Recommended | 8.15.10.2281 | 4/7/2011 | Windows Vista 32-bit Windows 7 32-bit | |
| Intel Q57 DT Gfx - Intel GMA HD, QM57/QS57 NB Gfx - Intel GMA HD, v.8.15.10.2281, A05 A-rev candidate Vista/Win7 64 15.17.15 2281 Gfx/3047 Audio/1.2.0.1002 Turbo Boost driver for Intel Calpella Mobile/Ironlake DT Graphics (includes support for Adaptive Pixel Clock) | Recommended | 8.15.10.2281 | 4/7/2011 | Windows Vista 64-bit Windows 7 64-bit | |
| nVidia GeForce 9300GE, v.6.14.11.8627, A02 XP with DUP support GFX card OUGA6n | Recommended | 6.14.11.8627 | 2/21/2011 | Windows XP | |
| nVidia GeForce 9300GE, v.8.15.11.8695, A01 Win7_64bit with DUP nVidia Driver for Opti Win7X64 | Recommended | 8.15.11.8695 | 1/28/2011 | Windows 7 64-bit | |
| nVidia GeForce 9300GE, v.8.15.11.8695, A1 Wiin7_32bit with DUP nVidia Driver for Opti Win7X32 | Recommended | 8.15.11.8695 | 1/28/2011 | Windows 7 32-bit | |
| AMD Radeon HD4550, v.8.700.0.0000, A01 Improves control panel operation | Recommended | 8.700.0.0000 | 4/22/2010 | Windows Vista 32-bit Windows 7 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit Windows Vista 64-bit | |
| AMD Radeon HD4550, v.8.700.0.0000, A01 Improves cotrol panel operation | Recommended | 8.700.0.0000 | 4/22/2010 | Windows XP x64 Windows XP | |
| nVidia NVS 420, v.6.14.11.9175, A08 xp-32bit 191.75 with DUP nVidia NVS420 Graphics Driver in Dell Update Package format | Recommended | 6.14.11.9175 | 4/1/2010 | Windows XP | |
| AMD Radeon HD4550, v.8.70, A01 The main and second display sequence can't be changed in ATI control center issue is fixed with this release | Recommended | 8.70 | 3/29/2010 | Ubuntu Desktop Edition 9.10 | |
| AMD Radeon HD3450 256M, v. 8.680.0.0000 , A08 XP/Vista/Win7_8.68 with DUP AMD Optiplex Graphic Driver for AMD Radeon HD3450 Driver Version: 8.68_XP/Vista/Win7_32/64bit | Recommended | 8.680.0.0000 | 3/26/2010 | Windows 7 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit Windows Vista 32-bit Windows XP x64 Windows Vista 64-bit Windows XP | |
| nVidia NVS 420, v.8.16.11.9175, A08 Win7Vista-64bit 191.75 with DUP nVidia NVS420 Graphics Driver in Dell Update Package format | Recommended | 8.16.11.9175 | 3/10/2010 | Windows 7 64-bit Windows Vista 64-bit | |
| nVidia NVS 420, v.8.16.11.9175 , A08 Win7Vista-32bit 191.75 with DUP nVidia NVS420 Graphics Driver in Dell Update Package format | Recommended | 8.16.11.9175 | 3/10/2010 | Windows 7 32-bit Windows Vista 32-bit |
Network - Driver
| Description | Importance | Version | Released | Supported OS | Download |
| Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Controller, v.16.4.0, A07 Broadcom 32bit 57XX Driver/BACS combined update package | Recommended | 16.4.0 | 9/6/2011 | Windows 7 32-bit Windows XP Windows Vista 32-bit MS-DOS | |
| Intel 825xx Gigabit Platform LAN Network Device, v.11.6.92.0, A06 Intel ethernet network driver for Windows XP, Vista and Windows Seven Operating systems | Recommended | 11.6.92.0 | 5/25/2011 | Windows 7 32-bit Windows Vista 64-bit Windows 7 64-bit Windows XP Windows XP x64 Windows Vista 32-bit MS-DOS | |
| Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Integrated Controller, 5721C1 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI-E, BCM95722 PCI-E NIC, v.14.1.0, A04 Broadcom 64bit 57XX XP / Vista / Win 7 Driver/BACS 3 combined package | Recommended | 14.1.0 | 3/15/2010 | Windows 7 64-bit Windows Vista 64-bit Windows XP x64 | |
| Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Integrated Controller, 5721C1 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI-E, BCM95722 PCI-E NIC, v.14.1.0, A04 Broadcom 32bit 57XX XP / Vista / Win 7 Driver/BACS 3 combined package | Recommended | 14.1.0 | 3/15/2010 | Windows XP Windows Vista 32-bit Windows 7 32-bit |
Chipset - Driver
| Description | Importance | Version | Released | Supported OS | Download |
| Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility, v.9.2.0.1030, A05 The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility installs Windows* INF files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel(R) chipset components in order to ensure that the following features function properly: - Core PCI and ISAPNP Services - | Recommended | 9.2.0.1030 | 6/2/2011 | Windows 7 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit Windows Vista 64-bit Windows XP Windows Vista 32-bit Windows XP x64 | |
| Intel AMT HECI, v.6.1.20.1059 PV, A04 Unified Driver 6.1.20.1059 PV | Urgent | 6.1.20.1059 PV | 11/19/2010 | Windows Vista 64-bit Windows Vista 32-bit Windows 7 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit Windows XP Windows XP x64 |
BIOS - BIOS
| Description | Importance | Version | Released | Supported OS | Download |
| Dell OptiPlex 980 System BIOS A13 Dell OptiPlex 980 System BIOS A13 | Recommended | 2/1/2013 | BIOS | ||
| Dell OptiPlex 980 System BIOS, A09 Optiplex 980 BIOS | Optional | A09 | 10/26/2011 | BIOS |
Audio - Driver
| Description | Importance | Version | Released | Supported OS | Download |
| Realtek ALC269 HD Audio, v.5876, A03 Realtek ALC269 HD Audio | Optional | 5876 | 3/8/2010 | Windows 7 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit Windows XP Windows Vista 32-bit Windows XP x64 Windows Vista 64-bit |
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In Windows 8.1 & Windows 10, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose 'All Apps' -> swipe or scroll right and choose 'Control Panel' (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
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58oHow to Install drivers using Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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When the scan is complete, the driver update utility will display a results page showing which drivers are missing or out-of-date. You can update individual drivers, or all of the necessary drivers with one click.
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