Boot Camp - How to upgrade to 3.1 with Mac OS X ?

Hi,
I would like to install Windows 7 on my Mac. The only problem is that Boot Camp 3.1 is required and I only have 3.0. The only updates I found are for Windows but I can't use that if they are required BEFORE the Windows installation (dummies).
So, how do I get a 3.1 update for Mac OS X ?
Sincerely.

you misread. Just use Boot Camp Assistant, follow the guide, and install 3.0 off your OS X DVD after Windows is up and running.
some macs do need special drivers beforehand.
The name "boot camp" is used too often, for too many different things, and means something different at different contexts. Windows partition; drivers; Assistant; Boot Camp control panel in Windows.
the pdf and Apple tech articles
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp is a good start

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