What is a chipset driver?

NOTE: Driver Detective may report your chipset driver as being out of date even after a chipset driver install. This is due to the fact that chipset drivers do not install any software drivers, users should install chipset drivers immediately after a fresh install of an operating system (reload scenario).

1. Close down the download window after the download completes successfully.
2. Click History.
3. Click the Drivers downloaded to link.
4. In Windows Explorer highlight the Address and copy to your clipboard (Ctrl-c).
5. Click the Windows Start button.
6. Click Run.
7. Type in the following command without the quotes: "cmd /k cd paste the Address from above here (Ctrl-v)" and hit Enter.
• Example: cmd /k cd C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataPC Drivers HeadquartersDriver DetectiveDownloads
8. Type in the file name of the Intel chipset driver you wish to install followed by "-A -OVERALL" in uppercase and hit Enter.
• Example: infinst_autol.exe -A -OVERALL
9. The Intel chipset driver will now install correctly.

A chipset software installation utility only informs the operating system how to identify components; it does not install any drivers for your system. If Driver Detective detects the device as not having a driver you will need to install a chipset utility.

If a chipset software installation utility is required for your system, it should be installed immediately after installing your operating system and any operating system service packs, but before installing any other device drivers.

A chipset software installation utility informs the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality, such as AGP, USB, Core PCI and ISA PnP services. In order to be able to install any chipset-related drivers (e.g. graphics, IDE, etc.), your operating system must first be able to recognize your chipset.

Once a chipset software installation utility has been installed, all of your remaining chipset-related device drivers should install correctly.

• http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/inf/index.htm [Intel]
• http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=3&FCat=8 [VIA]