Dell 286 System Series Driver Download (Official)
The 286 System Series is an audio device manufactured by Dell. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This update - "SB16W31A.EXE" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews, and has been downloaded 32 times. The total disk space used for this update is 762.1 KB.
Supported Models
286 System Series
386 System Series
486 System Series
Dimension Series
Latitude Series
OptiPlex Series
Portable System Series
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Other
File Name
Versions
A00 (15-Aug-2000)
Additional Notes
SoundBlaster/Vibra 16 PnP Windows 3.1 drivers - vA00 disk 1/3
This file is the SoundBlaster/ViBRA 16 Plug and Play (PnP), Windows 3.1 drivers. This is a self extracting file with a readme file for installation instructions. Installation Disk.
OS: Microsoft Windows 3.x
Uploaded By
Jayakumar (DG Staff Member) on 27-Dec-2007
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CQA.COM | 2.0 KB | 23 Feb 1994 |
| CQA.TXT | 7.6 KB | 14 Aug 1995 |
| DISK.ID | 59 bytes | 14 Mar 1996 |
| FILELIST.PVL | 2.6 KB | 28 Sep 1995 |
| INSTALL.EXE | 168.3 KB | 13 Mar 1996 |
| INSTALL.PVL | 111.1 KB | 14 Mar 1996 |
| README.COM | 2.0 KB | 23 Feb 1994 |
| README.TXT | 1.7 KB | 26 Sep 1995 |
| SAMPLES1.PVL | 24.6 KB | 14 Aug 1995 |
| SAMPLES2.PVL | 462.1 KB | 14 Aug 1995 |
How to Update 286 System Series Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 286 System Series driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Dell 286 System Series into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Dell Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Dell website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, 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
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from 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.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.