Dell Originally released Drivers for Windows XP and Windows Vista for Dell Inspiron 6400, if you look on the dell ftp site, this model named as Dell Inspiron 6400x. Since windows 7 the most stable operating system, I re-make the list by adding Windows 7 drivers to the list.
Compatibility
All drivers is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, If there are separate drivers for 32 and 64-bit I will list them separately.
Driver Version and File Name:
Driver version is available on the readme or info file on each driver pack. You can know the file name by looking at the Download Link URL. example for the chipset windows xp the download link is http://ftp.dell.com/chipset/R114079.EXE , so the file name is R114079.EXE
Drivers for Windows XP Vista and 7
Please install according to the order given. Please reboot if you are prompt to do so.
Chipset
Intel Mobile Chipset (32/64-bit)
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Drivers
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
Graphic/Video
There are 3 graphic variant for this model, Intel Nvidia and ATI/AMD, you need to choose one base on your specification.
Intel 945GM Graphics Controller
Windows XP | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows 7|
Latest - x86 - x64
Nvidia GeForce Go 7000 Series
Windows XP | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows Vista/7 32-bit | Windows Vista/7 64-bit
ATI Mobility Radeon x300/x1xxx series/9xxx Series
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
LAN - Ethernet
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Windows XP/Vista | Windows 7 - automatic
Audio
SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
Card Reader
Ricoh R5C832, R5C843, R5C833
Windows XP/Vista | Windows 7 - Install Windows Vista/XP drivers in compatibility mode
Wireless
There are 2 applicable Wireless Drivers, choose base on your specification
Intel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, (R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Download
Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN MiniPCI Card, Wireless 1470 Dual-Band WLAN miniPCI Card, Wireless 1390 WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1490 Dual-Band WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card Desktops, Wireless 1395 WLAN MiniCard
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 - Automatic
Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal Module,
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 - Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility mode
Compatibility
All drivers is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, If there are separate drivers for 32 and 64-bit I will list them separately.
Driver Version and File Name:
Driver version is available on the readme or info file on each driver pack. You can know the file name by looking at the Download Link URL. example for the chipset windows xp the download link is http://ftp.dell.com/chipset/R114079.EXE , so the file name is R114079.EXE
Drivers for Windows XP Vista and 7
Please install according to the order given. Please reboot if you are prompt to do so.
Chipset
Intel Mobile Chipset (32/64-bit)
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Drivers
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
Graphic/Video
There are 3 graphic variant for this model, Intel Nvidia and ATI/AMD, you need to choose one base on your specification.
Intel 945GM Graphics Controller
Windows XP | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows 7|
Latest - x86 - x64
Nvidia GeForce Go 7000 Series
Windows XP | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows Vista/7 32-bit | Windows Vista/7 64-bit
ATI Mobility Radeon x300/x1xxx series/9xxx Series
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
LAN - Ethernet
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Windows XP/Vista | Windows 7 - automatic
Audio
SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7
Card Reader
Ricoh R5C832, R5C843, R5C833
Windows XP/Vista | Windows 7 - Install Windows Vista/XP drivers in compatibility mode
Wireless
There are 2 applicable Wireless Drivers, choose base on your specification
Intel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, (R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Download
Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN MiniPCI Card, Wireless 1470 Dual-Band WLAN miniPCI Card, Wireless 1390 WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1490 Dual-Band WLAN MiniCard, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card, Wireless 1505 Draft 802.11n WLAN Mini-Card Desktops, Wireless 1395 WLAN MiniCard
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 - Automatic
Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal Module,
Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 - Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility mode