Chipset drivers

Lither · 31 Dec 2016 at 10:28

I have just finished with a new build and have installed the following motherboard drivers (Audio, LAN, USB and SATA) but what is chipset driver and do I need it?

Hagar · 31 Dec 2016 at 10:45

The chipset drivers support the motherboard chipset implementation. They may be installed as part of a windows OS if it recognises the board, so no, not strictly required. Generally I only install the Lan drivers to get on the internet and then if windows does not sort the hardware correctly, I will install additional drivers myself.

Lither · 31 Dec 2016 at 10:49

nkata said:
The chipset drivers support the motherboard chipset implementation. They may be installed as part of a windows OS if it recognises the board, so no, not strictly required. Generally I only install the Lan drivers to get on the internet and then if windows does not sort the hardware correctly, I will install additional drivers myself.

I have these exclamation mark in Device Manager under Other devices which I'm wondering is it related to chipset driver that I haven't installed?

Hagar · 31 Dec 2016 at 10:55

Lither said:
I have these exclamation mark in Device Manager under Other devices which I'm wondering is it related to chipset driver that I haven't installed?

Possibly, There is no reason why not to install them.

HoneyBadger · 31 Dec 2016 at 11:41

Lither said:
I have these exclamation mark in Device Manager under Other devices which I'm wondering is it related to chipset driver that I haven't installed?

Yep, chipset drivers will sort those.

Cro_Baron · 6 Jan 2017 at 18:47

Ye update drivers should sort it

dingleweed · 10 Jan 2017 at 01:57

It looks like you might need the Microsoft Management Engine software.

Bounce · 10 Jan 2017 at 08:43

Iv come across, some software lately called driver easy. It checks your system for drivers and lets you know if you are missing any or have any that are out of date.

I find it very useful and easy way to update drivers and its all free!

Check it out

varkanoid · 10 Jan 2017 at 15:53

probably full of ads!

Always install Intel Chipset drivers to make sure its not using the dodgy Windows Update ones.

mattyfez · 10 Jan 2017 at 16:27

CAPS_LOCK said:
Iv come across, some software lately called driver easy. It checks your system for drivers and lets you know if you are missing any or have any that are out of date.

I find it very useful and easy way to update drivers and its all free!

Check it out

only for ancient hardware when you can't find an official up to date driver...

99.9999999% of the time, just visit the manufacturers website and download the direct latest version. motherboard drivers realistically will only need to be done once.

DRSEire · 11 Jan 2017 at 16:47

nkata said:
The chipset drivers support the motherboard chipset implementation. They may be installed as part of a windows OS if it recognises the board, so no, not strictly required. Generally I only install the Lan drivers to get on the internet and then if windows does not sort the hardware correctly, I will install additional drivers myself.

+1 for this.Then go to motherboard website and download/install from there.