An initial release means you probably already have this and you do not need it. It should only be installed if you had to reinstall windows. All possible drivers are listed in the download list for your model. That doesn't mean it is an update. Chipset drivers as well as all other drivers are rarely updated on laptops.
I have done this recommended update 4 or 6 times and still when I check for drivers' updates it appears as if it never got installed . What is going on here ? Have a happy new year .  :emotion-1: I do not know much about Windows 8.1 , I have done a lot of research in the web and it's been two weeks now that I cannot fix this . Windows 8.1 , Inspiron 15 3000 , 3542  This package provides Intel Chipset Driver and is supported on Inspiron 3442/3542/5748 and Vostro Notebook 3446 running the following Operating System: Windows 7 32/64bit and Windows 8.1 64bit.
Intel Chipset Driver package Inspiron 3442/3542/5748 and Vostro Notebook 3446