OptiPlex 7080: Windows 10 Driver installation guide
Summary: This article is a guide to installing the required drivers from the Dell Support site to run the Windows 10 operating system on a Dell OptiPlex 7080 desktop family of system types.
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Symptoms
A device driver or software driver is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device. For the OptiPlex 7080, all the drivers installations for the various chassis types are similar except that some computers may have more devices than another.
After a clean installation of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, you must install the following drivers or software packages:
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OptiPlex 7080 Driver installation guide
Microsoft Windows 10
Note: See the following article: Drivers and Downloads FAQs for help with identifying Video controllers and other hardware components.
Note: The drivers installation for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 are mostly identical. (Most of the device drivers are pre-installed during the Windows 8.1, and 10 installation process.) For best results, we recommend installing the Intel Chipset driver utility first.
Cause
After a fresh copy of windows is installed, always install the Intel chipset driver utility first. After that, you can install the rest of the devices' drivers in any sequence. However we would recommend you follow the convention below.
| Categories | Driver Name | Mini Tower (MT) | Small Form Factor (SFF) | Micro Form Factor (MFF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Drivers | Intel Chipset Device Software | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chipset Drivers | Intel Serial I/O Driver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chipset Drivers | Intel Thunderbolt Controller Driver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chipset Drivers | Intel Management Engine Components Installer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chipset Drivers | Intel Manageability and Security Status Application | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chipset Drivers | Realtek Memory Card Reader Driver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video Drivers | Intel UHD Graphics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video Drivers | AMD Graphics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video Drivers | Nvidia GeForce Desktop Graphics | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Audio Drivers | Realtek High Definition Audio Driver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Network Drivers | Intel PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Network Drivers | Intel AX200, AX201, 9560, 9260, 3165 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth UWD Driver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Network Drivers | Qualcomm QCA61x4A, QCA6174A-XR, QCA9377 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Driver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Resolution
System Drivers
Note: The driver list is based from driver installation from the Dell Support Site on a basic OptiPlex 7080 system without any additional optional cards fitted. Generally, Windows has comprehensive support for many items. The following Dell - branded drivers and software must be installed for proper operation if the operating system has been removed and reinstalled:
Check if the chipset driver is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest chipset update from the Support Site.
Chipset >Intel Chipset Device Software.
Check if the serial I/O driver is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update.
Chipset > Intel Serial I/O Driver
Check if the Thunderbolt controller is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update.
Chipset > Intel Thunderbolt Controller Driver
Check if the management engine is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update.
Chipset > Intel Management Engine Components Installer
Check if the manageability and security status is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update.
Chipset > Intel Manageability and Security Status Application
Check if the Realtek memory card reader is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update.
Chipset > Realtek Memory Card Reader Driver
Check if the Rapid Storage driver is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update.
Serial ATA > Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Check if the video driver is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update from the Support Site.
Video > Intel UHD Graphics
Note: If the system supports a discrete graphics card, install the Intel® HD graphics driver first, followed by the discrete driver installation.
Check if the discrete video driver is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update from the Support Site.
Available for the MT, SFF, and MFF:
Video > AMD Graphics
Available for the MT and SFF:
Video > Nvidia GeForce Desktop Graphics
Check if the audio driver is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update from the Support Site.
Audio > Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Once you have installed the audio driver, the High Definition Audio Device entry becomes the Realtek High Definition Audio entry.
Check if the Network Controller driver is installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update from the Support Site.
Network > Intel PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver
Before network drivers are installed, the Microsoft® Windows operating system does not recognize the integrated LOM. It sets the device up as an Ethernet Controller under Other devices. Once you install the network drivers, it is recognized properly under Network adapters.
Check if the Wireless and Bluetooth card drivers are installed by looking at Device Manager. If you cannot see it, then Install the latest update from the Support Site.
Network > Intel AX200, AX201, 9560, 9260, 8265, 3165 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth UWD Driver
Network > Qualcomm QCA61x4A, QCA6174A-XR, QCA9377 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Driver
Affected Products
OptiPlex 7080 Tower, OptiPlex 7080 Micro, OptiPlex 7080 Small Form FactorArticle Properties
Article Number: 000131646
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 31 Aug 2023
Version: 6
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