X48 MB driver disk installs X38 INF

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Just upgrade my MB today to an Asus Rampage Formula X48.

When I installed the MB drivers from the disk I noticed it was installing X38 INF drivers. Is this right?
Would have though X48 drivers would have been better for this board?

 

[Bald-Eagle22]

Loowi I have the same issue ,, im waiting on a reply from ASUS .

 

[VortexA1]

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTQ1NywxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

Says that the x48 is basically a speed-binned x38 chipset.

What do you think of that then or is that bull?

If it's the case then I guess the x38 drivers would work fine for it until the mobo manufacturer get's their act together and changes the driver's names at the very least.

Another bit of info I read . 'Intel have launched a brand new chipset called the X48 which appears to be exactly the same as X38 but with the addition of the 1600MHz FSB' - which just imo clarifies things and hope it helps .

At least your mobo should work fine on the chipset - until they name it x48 or put some improvements to the driver so then you can have that one instead...what do you think?

 

[pastymuncher]

They use exactly the same chipset drivers. Told you there's very little to gain from X48 over X38. I think you will find that the same chipset inf's are for the P35 as well.

 

[RJC]

Just upgraded to a Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 and the installation disc says drivers for P35,X38 & X48.
I have heard like the pastymuncher and VortexA1 says there is very little difference between the 2 chipsets except about £40.00

Rob