Dell XPS 15 L502X Drivers – Windows 7 & 8 (64-bit)
Looking for official Dell XPS 15 L502X drivers? This page lists the packages Dell published for the XPS 15 L502X on Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows 8 (64-bit), with the version, file size and a plain-English note on what each one does, so you can tell which files your laptop actually needs.
Every Download button links straight to Dell's own download server (downloads.dell.com). Nothing is re-hosted here. Below the tables you will find a recommended install order, tips for identifying your hardware, troubleshooting steps and answers to common questions. Working on another machine? Browse more Dell XPS drivers on Cloud Drivers.
Before you start
- Check your Windows edition. Open Control Panel → System and confirm the System type says 64-bit. Every package on this page is for 64-bit Windows.
- Install only what matches your laptop. The XPS 15 L502X shipped with different graphics, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options, so not every package below applies to you. The notes under each driver say who needs it.
- Starting from a clean install? Download the Ethernet or Wi-Fi driver on another computer and copy it over on a USB drive, so you can get online first.
Heads-up: Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7 and Windows 8, so they no longer receive security updates. If this laptop goes online, keep your antivirus current and avoid untrusted sites and downloads.
Dell XPS 15 L502X drivers for Windows 7 (64-bit)
14 packages are listed for 64-bit Windows 7. Dell's list includes two NVIDIA graphics packages, so read their notes before choosing one.
| Category | Driver / software | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Realtek ALC665 Audio DriverSound driver for the built-in Realtek high-definition audio: speakers, headphone and microphone jacks. | 6.0.1.6312 (A04) | 105.67 MB | Download |
| BIOS | Dell XPS L502X System BIOSSystem firmware update (version A06). Run it on its own with the AC adapter connected and do not interrupt it. Skip it if your BIOS is already A06. | A06 | 9.3 MB | Download |
| Chipset | Intel HM67 Chipset DriverInstalls the Intel HM67 chipset INF files so Windows identifies motherboard devices correctly. Install this first. | 9.2.0.1015 (A00) | 2.58 MB | Download |
| Card Reader | JMicron JMB389 Card Reader DriverEnables the built-in memory card reader. | 1.00.55.00 (A01) | 1.22 MB | Download |
| USB | Renesas USB 3.0 Host Controller DriverDriver for the Renesas USB 3.0 host controller (the USB 3.0 ports). | 2.0.30.0 (A01) | 6.84 MB | Download |
| Input | Dell Touchpad DriverDriver for the Dell touchpad. Install it after the chipset driver. | 15.2.6.0 (A00) | 37.26 MB | Download |
| Network | Realtek RTL8111DL / RTL8111E / RTL8111EL Ethernet ControllerWired Ethernet (LAN) driver for the Realtek RTL8111DL, RTL8111E and RTL8111EL controllers. | 7.041.0216.2011 (A02) | 5.53 MB | Download |
| Wireless | Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 / 6200 / 6230 / 1000 / 1030 DriverWi-Fi driver for the Intel wireless cards named in the title (6300, 6200, 6230, 1000 and 1030 series). | 14.2.0.10 (A05) | 55.41 MB | Download |
| Bluetooth | Intel PROSet/Wireless Bluetooth Software, 6230 Bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth software for the Intel 6230 Bluetooth 3.0 module. Install it only if your laptop has that module. | 1.0.81.20584 (A03) | 40 MB | Download |
| Wireless | Intel WiMAX Link 6150 DriverOnly for laptops with the Intel WiMAX Link 6150 module. Most users can skip it. | TRWXW0416D (A00) | 11.19 MB | Download |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 3000Integrated Intel HD Graphics driver. On laptops that also have an NVIDIA GPU, install this one first. | 8.15.10.2253 (A03) | 58.99 MB | Download |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 435M / 420M / 445M / 525M / 550M / 555M / 540MNVIDIA graphics driver for GeForce GT 435M, 420M, 445M, 525M, 550M, 555M and 540M. Match it to the GPU shown in Device Manager. | 8.17.12.6594 (A05) | 157.87 MB | Download |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M / GT 540M Graphics DriverNewer NVIDIA package (A09) for the GeForce GT 525M and GT 540M only. If your GPU is one of these, this is the more recent option. | 8.17.12.8577 (A09) | 198.25 MB | Download |
| Wireless Display | Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager ApplicationOptional Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) software for sending the screen to a compatible receiver. Not needed for normal use. | 2.1.39.0 (A01) | 133.47 MB | Download |
Dell XPS 15 L502X drivers for Windows 8 (64-bit)
9 packages are listed for 64-bit Windows 8. Dell lists no separate Windows 8 files for Ethernet, the touchpad, USB 3.0, WiMAX or Wireless Display. Windows 8 often supplies basic built-in drivers for devices like these, so run Windows Update first and then check Device Manager for anything still unrecognized.
| Category | Driver / software | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Realtek HD Audio ALC269 DriverSound driver for the built-in Realtek high-definition audio: speakers, headphone and microphone jacks. | 6.0.1.6662 (A06) | 122.34 MB | Download |
| BIOS | Dell XPS L502X System BIOSSystem firmware update (version A06). Run it on its own with the AC adapter connected and do not interrupt it. Skip it if your BIOS is already A06. | A06 | 9.3 MB | Download |
| Chipset | Intel HM67 Chipset DriverInstalls the Intel HM67 chipset INF files so Windows identifies motherboard devices correctly. Install this first. | 9.3.0.1021 (A00) | 2.94 MB | Download |
| Card Reader | JMicron JMB389 Card Reader DriverEnables the built-in memory card reader. The file name carries a W7 tag, so if the installer will not run on Windows 8, check Device Manager to see whether the card reader already works. | 1.00.72.04 (A01) | 1.22 MB | Download |
| Wireless | Intel 6150 Module Wi-Fi DriverWi-Fi driver for laptops fitted with the Intel 6150 wireless module. | 15.5.5.47 (A00) | 85.36 MB | Download |
| Wireless | Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030 / Advanced-N 6230 DriverWi-Fi driver for the Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030 and Advanced-N 6230 cards. | 15.2.0.19 (A02) | 89.68 MB | Download |
| Bluetooth | Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth / Advanced-N 6230 Bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth driver for the Intel Advanced-N 6230 Bluetooth 3.0 module. Install it only if your laptop has that module. | 2.5.21.40054 (A00) | 33.86 MB | Download |
| Graphics | Intel HD 2000 / 3000 Graphics DriverIntegrated Intel HD Graphics driver. On laptops that also have an NVIDIA GPU, install this one first. | 9.17.10.2828 (A00) | 147.09 MB | Download |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 5xxM / GT 6xxM Family Graphics DriverNVIDIA graphics driver for the GeForce GT 5xxM and GT 6xxM family. Install it after the Intel graphics driver. | A01 | 209.18 MB | Download |
Recommended installation order
Installing in a sensible order avoids missing-device warnings and repeat reboots. Restart when an installer asks you to.
- Chipset-category packages (Intel HM67 chipset, card reader, USB 3.0): Windows 7 · Windows 8.
- Graphics: the Intel HD Graphics driver first, then the NVIDIA driver: Windows 7 · Windows 8.
- Audio: Windows 7 · Windows 8.
- Network: Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Windows 7 · Windows 8.
- Input devices: the touchpad driver: Windows 7.
- BIOS update: only if you need it, as a separate step, with the AC adapter connected and no other installer running: Windows 7 · Windows 8.
How to identify the right drivers for your hardware
Open Device Manager (in Windows 8 press Windows + X and choose Device Manager; in Windows 7 right-click Computer, choose Manage, then Device Manager). Then use these checks:
- Graphics: expand Display adapters. If you see both an Intel HD Graphics entry and an NVIDIA GeForce entry, install the Intel driver first and then the NVIDIA one. Match the NVIDIA package to the GPU name shown.
- Wi-Fi: expand Network adapters and match the name to the Intel card model in the notes above (6300, 6200, 6230, 1000, 1030 or 6150).
- Ethernet: look for a Realtek PCIe gigabit adapter. The Windows 7 package covers the RTL8111DL, RTL8111E and RTL8111EL controllers.
- Bluetooth: the Bluetooth packages are for the Intel 6230 Bluetooth 3.0 module. Skip them if your laptop has no Bluetooth entry.
- WiMAX and Wireless Display: these are optional extras for laptops with the matching hardware and can be skipped by most users.
Tip: Anything marked with a yellow warning icon in Device Manager is a missing driver. Right-click it, open Properties → Details → Hardware Ids, and use those IDs to work out which package above it belongs to.
Troubleshooting common driver problems
No internet connection after a clean install
Download the Wi-Fi driver for your card (or the Realtek Ethernet driver on Windows 7) on another computer, copy it to a USB drive and install it first. Then continue with the rest of the list.
Yellow warning icons remain in Device Manager
Install the chipset-category packages first, restart, and check again. If an item is still unknown, read its Hardware Ids and compare them with the hardware described in the notes above (card reader, USB 3.0 controller, Bluetooth module).
Low screen resolution or sluggish graphics
Install the Intel HD Graphics driver first, then the NVIDIA driver, and restart after each. Windows falls back to a basic display driver until the Intel driver is installed.
The NVIDIA installer says no compatible hardware was found
The package does not match your GPU. Check the exact GeForce model in Device Manager and choose the package whose title lists that model. On Windows 7 the second NVIDIA package covers only the GT 525M and GT 540M.
The installer says the system does not meet the requirements
This usually means a package for a different Windows version, or for hardware that is not in your configuration, such as the WiMAX driver on a laptop without that module. Every file on this page is for 64-bit Windows.
Frequently asked questions
Which Windows versions does this Dell XPS 15 L502X driver list cover?
It covers the packages published for Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows 8 (64-bit). No 32-bit packages are listed. If you run a newer version of Windows, start with Windows Update and use these files only as a fallback, because compatibility with newer versions is not guaranteed.
Which graphics driver should I install?
Open Device Manager and expand Display adapters. If you see both Intel HD Graphics and an NVIDIA GeForce GPU, the laptop has two graphics chips: install the Intel driver first and the NVIDIA driver second. Match the NVIDIA package to the GPU name shown. On Windows 7 the newer package is for the GeForce GT 525M and GT 540M only.
Which Wi-Fi driver do I need?
Expand Network adapters in Device Manager and read the adapter name. On Windows 7 one package covers the Intel 6300, 6200, 6230, 1000 and 1030 series. On Windows 8 use the Intel 6150 module driver if your card is a 6150, or the Wireless-N 1030 / Advanced-N 6230 driver for those cards.
Why are some drivers missing from the Windows 8 list?
The Windows 8 list has no separate files for Ethernet, the touchpad, USB 3.0, WiMAX or Wireless Display. Windows 8 often supplies basic built-in drivers for devices like these, so run Windows Update and check Device Manager for anything still marked with a warning icon. Windows 7 packages are not guaranteed to work on Windows 8.
Do I need to install every driver on the page?
No. Install only what matches the hardware in your laptop. The Bluetooth, WiMAX, Wireless Display and NVIDIA packages apply only to some configurations.
Are these download links safe?
Every Download button points to Dell's own download server at downloads.dell.com, and nothing is re-hosted on this site. After downloading, right-click the file, choose Properties and look for a Digital Signatures tab to confirm it is signed.
A download link does not work. What should I do?
Dell occasionally moves or retires older files, and this is an older laptop. Search for the XPS 15 L502X on Dell's support site, or leave a comment below so this page can be updated.
Should I update the BIOS?
Not unless you have a specific reason to. A BIOS update carries risk if it is interrupted or the wrong file is used. If you do update, connect the AC adapter, close other programs and do not turn the laptop off. You can check your current version by pressing Windows + R, typing msinfo32 and reading the BIOS Version line. If it already shows A06, you do not need the update.
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