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emulationsoft reviewed v9.3.0.1021 on Sep 11, 2012

There are many problems occurs in development we provide good solutions in asp.net , J2SE (java) and working on all latest technologies and server monitoring

Qlib reviewed v9.3.0.1021 on Jul 29, 2012

If you "brick" your motherboard by installing this then you did something VERY VERY WRONG. It works just fine and is essential for a lot of features on every motherboard that uses INTEL CHIPSETS.. so.. not for AMD people..

Pkshadow reviewed v9.3.0.1021 on Jul 25, 2012

DO NOT INSTALL unless you have a Intel Board as that is what Intel web site states.
I have just bricked my Asus Rampage II and can not get to post nor if does start reading bios will not get me to point that I can enter bios, also will not boot from CD.
So DO NOT INSTALL !

flibberyGiveIt reviewed v9.3.0.1021 on Jul 25, 2012

A three meg file is quite a few .inf's, so I suspect it
does not just contain the newer ones.
Previous editions of this have been useful to me
but if I run it on this laptop what's BIOS doesn't
allow 1920x1080 video output it will overwrite the
customizations that have the laptop putting out
1919x1080 video that looks perfect on my 1920
x1080 second display.

x-ray reviewed v9.3.0.1021 on Jul 25, 2012

i wonder if it is only support for new versions

maxxxenem1 reviewed v9.2.2.1031 on Aug 12, 2011

it worked for me :)

gabotix reviewed v9.2.0.1030 on Apr 25, 2011

@baki_princ Cool man. But are you always going to post the same thing? If you're computer says you have 9.2.3, are you going to post the same thing over and over until the official release gets to that revision? I never post here, but damn..

baki_princ reviewed v9.2.0.1030 on Apr 22, 2011

it says ur comp already hv 9.2.3 which is newer D: and why driver max and driver easy always see that i hv verison 6 ?

DrTeeth reviewed v9.2.0.1030 on Apr 22, 2011

Just a one star as all this does is make the correct name appear in device manager - they are not drivers in the true sense. Have you noticed that once installed correctly, nothing ever gets updated?

baki_princ reviewed v9.2.0.1025 on Mar 8, 2011

it says that my comp already contains 9.2.3.103 which is newer then this. and it took 10min b4 instalation goes up. Wholalalaal

war593122 reviewed v9.2.0.1021 on Mar 5, 2011

Download @ http://downloadcenter.in...596?=eng&iid=dc_rss

Also, it's a newer version 9.2.0.1025 . :D

Artem S. Tashkinov reviewed v9.1.2.1007 on May 20, 2010

It's beta:

* Product: Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
* Release: Beta
* Version: 9.1.2.1007
* Target Chipset#: Jasper Forest
* Date: March 02 2010

Otherwise there's zero reason to install these "drivers", because this package just contains hardware descriptions.

elitegangsta reviewed v9.1.1.1025 on Dec 29, 2009

"It is not for everyone.

"This download is intended for use with Intel Desktop Boards.""

That is the entire point of the program you fool!! It's to help the OS interact with the INTEL chipset.... if you don't have an INTEL chipset, you DON'T NEED IT!!!! which is why it is required....

great app, makes things nice and easy!

CyberDoc999 reviewed v9.1.1.1020 on Oct 31, 2009

You people are so dumb!
This is for ALL Intel chipset motherboards that are made by anyone... ASUS, ABIT ect..........

Uriel reviewed v9.1.1.1019 on Sep 4, 2009

This will be good medicine for my DX58SO motherboard and Windows 7 installation.

kommando reviewed v9.1.1.1014 on Jun 20, 2009

It is not for everyone.

"This download is intended for use with Intel Desktop Boards."

Neoprimal reviewed v9.1.1.1014 on Jun 19, 2009

Intel releases these updates for their own brand boards first in every scenario. Then they filter down the line to the generic 'all chipset' area on Intel's site.
So for those wondering where this and these types of updates come from, simple go to Intel's site and pick any of their current boards. I've used these releases before and they work, but it doesn't mean that they'll keep working - one day they may really be for intel boards only.

mjm01010101 reviewed v9.1.1.1014 on Jun 19, 2009

This updated the "high precision event timer" on my Windows 7 install.

H2O_lover reviewed v9.1.1.1011 on May 26, 2009

Unless you specifically know you need this, there is no point in installing this package, as little to no difference will be made and/or experienced.

Betachecker reviewed v9.1.0.1012 on Feb 13, 2009

didnt see any difference after installing this

cowgaR reviewed v9.1.0.1012 on Jan 14, 2009

new version is not on Intel site, is not supporting mobile 965 chipsets either...

so where did the betanews get this version from?

some guy reviewed v9.1.0.1007 on Nov 30, 2008

pollok2
take your wanna be warez site else where

LakotaElf reviewed v9.1.0.1007 on Nov 28, 2008

Just upgraded this, first time I have ever done so in the two years I have had this dell computer. After checking what chipset and motherboard it had, it seems that all went well, no problems, guess it was time to update anyway.

xsnred reviewed v9.0.0.1011 on Aug 5, 2008

To DudeBoyz: I had the exact question and emailed Intel support and they write that there is no need to upgrade every time a new version comes out. They state if any version you are using works, then keep that one. I myself always install the latest and newest updates to everything.

tbresson reviewed v9.0.0.1011 on Aug 5, 2008

I've had no problems whatsoever. But then again I don't even know if it does anything :P It installs pretty fast on Vista.

Regarding Vista. If you choose Vista Ultimate 32 bit, then no - there's no software for that. But by choosing Vista* og Vista 32* you'll find the download.

The Windows ME version is available on the site and it is the same version as for Windows XP. But the Vista version is too. Yet they have both different versions numbers and OS support according to their own website. Perhaps the newest version finally left the old OS'es and included Vista.

Check the site and read a bit about the software :)

adam.mt reviewed v9.0.0.1011 on Aug 5, 2008

Oddly this version (9.0.0.1011) isn't available from the Intel site/Download Centre yet! That's still showing the latest release as 9.0.0.1008.

Wonder if it's a leak? And for that matter, what's changed?

Update: Well it is available, but not from the chipset section rather under certain Intel Desktop motherboards. Direct link: http://downloadcenter.in...%20Systems&lang=eng

Unfortunately, no release notes are posted.

gate1975mlm reviewed v9.0.0.1011 on Aug 5, 2008

@DudeBoyz

I have always installed the latest versions. And they all work fine for me.

DudeBoyz reviewed v9.0.0.1011 on Aug 5, 2008

EDIT for xsnred: I am like you. I normally want to use the very latest because I figure that at the least they would contain more fixed bugs and so its best to install the latest. I try to do a Ghost Image backup before I install any new drivers though, just in case something goes bonkers. Anyway, thanks for the reply. :)

Thank You also for others that helped in answering my question. I appreciate it.

ORIGINAL POST
--------------------------------

I use these drivers with my system and they seem to do whatever they do safely.

However, I'm wanting to ask - Should users install these updates each and every time they are released no matter what Intel chipset you have?

Or is it better to stick with the version that came with the CD-ROM and the Motherboard?

With Via 4-in-1 drivers, I always installed the very latest, and I still do that with my Realtek HD Audio drivers.

But I'm just not sure if I should do the same with these Intel drivers.

I'd appreciate any helpful and informative answers other users can provide.

Thank you.

Qlib reviewed v9.0.0.1008 on Jun 4, 2008

cowgaR : works fine here so.. installed and updated, about time we got an update!..

also note that it says

OS Support: Windows 2000/2003/XP

it doesnt say windows ME II

Vimes reviewed v9.0.0.1008 on Jun 4, 2008

Downloaded and installed fine with no problems. Excellent :)

cowgaR reviewed v9.0.0.1008 on Jun 4, 2008

the download is no longer avaiable (any 32 bit vista)...

so I guess it is 0/5... (will correct it IF CHANGED)

mjm01010101 reviewed v9.0.0.1007 on May 13, 2008

Worked fine.

petok reviewed v8.4.0.1016 on Sep 6, 2007

These drivers on Intel site:
http://downloadcenter.in...ldId=10884&lang=eng

horsecharles reviewed v8.4.0.1016 on Sep 5, 2007

Vista needs to be added to OS SUPPORT... also released/available for it.

bekaye reviewed v8.4.0.1016 on Sep 5, 2007

Not posted on the Intel site, you wouldn't use it, so you give it a "1".

Whew!

LOOK to see where the file is being downloaded from (Intel), READ the readme.txt file (Production Version):

**********************************************
* Product: Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
* Release: Production Version
* Version: 8.4.0.1016
* Target Chipset#: E7300
* Date: August 10 2007
**********************************************

The name of this site is BetaNews. Expect to be on the bleeding edge when you are here. If you rely on your computer to make your living, most probably the last thing you need to be doing is testing BETA software on it. Please don't attack or rate a product low simply because you don't have confidence in it, and you have no intention to try it. That is counter to the purpose of this website.

xsnred reviewed v8.4.0.1016 on Sep 5, 2007

These are not posted on Intel's site yet nor was the other update. Until they come out on Intel, I would not install.

Pkshadow reviewed v8.3.1.1009 on Aug 17, 2007

I agree, these past comments "should not be posted" as they have nothing to do with this build.

xsnred reviewed v8.3.1.1009 on Aug 17, 2007

I always wait until they show up on Intel site. Right now they show 8.3.0.1013. at least for the 875P chipset.

iLLz reviewed v8.3.1.1009 on Aug 17, 2007

New Features

Features Added in Production Version 8.3.0.1013
Description
1 Installer is now signed with a class 3 digital signature
2 Updated INF with friendly name strings for Intel(R) 3 Series Chipsets
3 New look and feel for the user interface

Issues Resolved
Issues Resolved in Production Version 8.3.0.1007
Description
1 Fixed: -a switch doesn’t extract INFs - workaround: The INFs are available in the zipped release media.
2 Minor localization issues.
3 SMBus does not install correctly and remove the yellow bang on SMBus device.
4 Some devices were not updating correctly or at all. Fixed in installer.

Software Sightings and/or Known Issues

Information

On Microsoft Windows 2000* operating system, if the Intel® 82801 BA/BAM AC '97 Audio Controller device is enabled, the system may fail to enter the ACPI S3 system power state. On certain systems, the issue has been attributed to some behavior experienced with the AC '97 Audio Device driver included with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system. To address this issue install an updated device driver for the Intel® 82801 BA/BAM AC '97 Audio Controller.

During the Windows* setup stage; the USB keyboard and mouse may not be accessible. This is because the legacy USB driver may be inactive when Windows enters the GUI mode. There is a small window of time when it may not be possible for the system to accept user input. Since Intel® Chipset Device Software may cause prompts during the Windows setup stage, it should be ensured that the system BIOS support for legacy USB keyboard and mouse is enabled.

Older revisions of the Intel® LANDesk Software Package may cause a Device Manager warning when installed on a system after Intel® Chipset Device Software has been executed on the system.

The language registry key, which should be located at : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel\Chipset\Language=[3 letter language code], does not exist after install.

When the -p command line flag option is used the license.txt file is included in addition to the readme.txt file.

The old "Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility" name can be seen briefly when the setup program is executed.

DataBitz reviewed v8.1.1.1010 on Nov 27, 2006

Issues Resolved
Fixed Vista “Program Compatibility Assistant” dialog that is shown when using the setup.exe file.

New Features
Added signature support for Microsoft Windows Vista

Known Issues
When using the self extracting executable (InstallShield* Package For The Web) the Vista “Program Compatibility Assistant” dialog will appear and give an error that says: "An unidentified program wants access to your computer". To avoid this scenario, use the .zip version; otherwise, select the "Allow" option and setup will continue.

Lug reviewed v8.1.1.1010 on Nov 27, 2006

Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility v. 8.1.1.1010 Support

The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Intel® 810 Chipset
Intel® 810E Chipset
Intel® 810E2 Chipset
Intel® 815 Chipset
Intel® 815E Chipset
Intel® 815EM Chipset
Intel® 815EP Chipset
Intel® 815P Chipset
Intel® 815G Chipset
Intel® 815EG Chipset
Intel® 820 Chipset
Intel® 820E Chipset
Intel® 830M Chipset
Intel® 830MG Chipset
Intel® 830MP Chipset
Intel® 840 Chipset
Intel® 845 Chipset
* Intel® 845E Chipset
* Intel® 845G Chipset
* Intel® 845GE Chipset
* Intel® 845GL Chipset
* Intel® 845GV Chipset
* Intel® 845MZ Chipset
* Intel® 845PE Chipset
* Intel® 848P Chipset
* Intel® 850 Chipset
* Intel® 850E Chipset
* Intel® 860 Chipset
* Intel® E7205 Chipset
* Intel® E7210 Chipset
* Intel® E7500 Chipset
* Intel® E7501 Chipset
* Intel® E7505 Chipset
* Intel® 852GM Chipset
* Intel® 852GME Chipset
* Intel® 852GMV Chipset
* Intel® 852PM Chipset
* Intel® 865G Chipset
* Intel® 865PE Chipset
* Intel® 865P Chipset
* Intel® 865GV Chipset
* Intel® 875P Chipset
* Intel® 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML
* Intel® E7520
* Intel® E7220/E7221
* Intel® i94x/95x Serie
* Intel® 915GL Express Chipset new
* Intel® 915PL Express Chipset new
* Intel® 975X Express Chipset new
* Intel® 965X Express Chipset new
* 3000/3010/3100 & 5000 Series

grimson reviewed v8.1.1.1001 on Aug 20, 2006

8.1.1.1001 available on Intel site as of 08-21-2006

Axe56 reviewed v8.1.1.1001 on Jul 15, 2006

seems to be replaced with an older(?) version:
http://downloadfinder.in...ofessional&lang=eng

atleast this is what intel has on their site, as well the download link here is no longer functional.

but horray for inf drivers =p

aredo reviewed v8.1.1.1001 on Jun 21, 2006

Klusternisse, you are wrong. They linked to a beta driver build. The 1001 you see it's the build number for the new release. The numbers before that are higher and that means a new version/minor revision in the 8.x.x release scheme.

urbanriot reviewed v8.0.1.1002 on Jun 9, 2006

It's a driver for my hardware and it installed... ? How else can I really rate this? Yippeee it's driverriffic!

benyahuda reviewed v8.0.1.1002 on Jun 7, 2006

Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility Support

The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility contains support for the following Intel Chipsets:

Intel® E7210 Chipset
Intel® E7220 Chipset
Intel® E7221 Chipset
Intel® E7230 Chipset
Intel® E7320 Chipset
Intel® E7520 Chipset
Intel® E7525 Chipset
Intel® 6300ESB Chipset
Intel® E8501 Chipset
Intel® 848P Chipset
Intel® 865G Chipset
Intel® 865PE Chipset
Intel® 865P Chipset
Intel® 865GV Chipset
Intel® 875P Chipset
Intel® 910GE Express Chipset
Intel® 910GL Express Chipset
Intel® 910GML Express Chipset
Intel® 915G Express Chipset
Intel® 915P Express Chipset
Intel® 915GV Express Chipset
Intel® 915GL Express Chipset
Intel® 915PL Express Chipset
Intel® 915GV Express Chipset
Intel® 915PM Express Chipset
Intel® 915GM Express Chipset
Intel® 915GMS Express Chipset
Intel® 925X Express Chipset
Intel® 925XE Express Chipset
Intel® 940GML Chipset
Intel® 945G Express Chipset
Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
Intel® 945P Express Chipset
Intel® 945PL Express Chipset
Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
Intel® 955X Express Chipset
Intel® 955XM Express Chipset
Intel® 975X Express Chipset
Intel® 5000P Chipset
Intel® 5000V Chipset
Intel® 5000X Chipset
Intel® P965 Express Chipset
Supported Operating Systems

The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility is validated on the following Microsoft operating systems.

Microsoft Windows* 2000
Microsoft Windows* XP
Microsoft Windows* Server 2003

mjm01010101 reviewed v8.0.1.1002 on Jun 6, 2006

* Target Chipset(s)#: Q963/Q965/P965/G965
Features Added in PV 8.0.1.1002
1 Fixed & WHQL’d the following INFs that had an incorrect character ( – ) this character caused double byte languages to display different characters. 5000xzvp.inf, 945.inf, 965g.inf, and Ich8core.inf.
2 Added device IDs, INFs and signature files for Intel® P965 Express Chipset

rseiler reviewed v7.3.1.1013 on May 23, 2006

The file is now actually listed on Intel's site as of today, 5/23. How it was listed here in advance I have no idea.

werne reviewed v7.3.1.1013 on May 5, 2006

Is this file for real? As of 5 May 2006 the latest version on the Intel website is version 7.2.2.1006. A search on the Intel website for version 7.3.1.1013 reveals nothing. If version 7.3.1.1013 was released on 24 Apr 2006, then where is located?

mjm01010101 reviewed v7.3.1.1013 on Apr 24, 2006

* Target Chipset(s)#: 5000 Series Chipset
* Date: March 20 2006

robmanic44 reviewed v7.2.2.1006 on Nov 15, 2005

Let's face it, Intel processer run hot. If I have this thing installed I get constant warnings. I only have one Intel box that is still in use. I've switched to AMD on all my other PCs because they run cooler.

mjm01010101 reviewed v7.2.2.1006 on Nov 14, 2005

Veky,
From the INSTALLER NOTES:
Note: This version of the utility no longer contains support for chipsets using an I/O controller hub older than the Intel® 82801EB controller hub (ICH5).
Note: This version of the utility no longer contains support for Microsoft* Windows* Millennium Edition and Windows 98SE.

veky reviewed v7.0.0.1025 on Jun 10, 2005

Release 6.x is 1.4Mb, why this release (7.x) is only 800Kb?!?

mjm01010101 reviewed v7.0.0.1025 on Jun 9, 2005

changes
ftp://aiedownload.intel.com/df-support/8638/ENG/relnotes.htm

Typically the chipset software is for new installs of an OS, i.e. building a new image. The fixes resolved don't typically change any drivers, but they fix the issues with silent installs or custom installations. It's not recommended on Intel systems to update your chipset drivers after the previous versions have been installed. (however on Nvidia, Via, sis chipsets they usually do have features/upgrades that are paramount to install new chipset installs.

bourgeoisdude reviewed v7.0.0.1025 on Jun 9, 2005

BEFORE DOWNLOADING -- realise that it may be wise to remember that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Having said that if you are installing WinXP on a home-built system ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS install the chipset driver first!

anomoly reviewed v6.3.0.1007 on Jan 20, 2005

I have been using this for awhile now. But I am using the multilanguage for some reason. I got it from station-drivers.
Same for all OS

clawso1 reviewed v5.1.1.1002 on Jan 6, 2004

"Can someone confirm that this will work with Windows 98 First Edition and the 845G/GL chipset?"

If you would look to the right of the download page where it gives the specs it tells you that the OS are Windows 95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000 and yes, it does work with my 845G/GL chipset!

DarkRats reviewed v5.02.1002 on Aug 13, 2003

Can someone confirm that this will work with Windows 98 First Edition and the 845G/GL chipset?

XenoDaSouljah reviewed v4.30.1006 on Jan 14, 2003

Works peerfectly for me on a p4b266. It is rock stable.
I can recommend this to anyone !!!

sirhardi reviewed v4.20.1007 on Nov 22, 2002

Can someone PLEASE confirm this works for Win98 abnd above, there is no specs luisted here, nor any limitations or changes.

Aristo reviewed v4.20.1007 on Nov 22, 2002

I couldn't find this in Intel's website either. However, the latest official INF driver works like a charm on my P4PE.

Kiriakos GR reviewed v4.20.1007 on Nov 21, 2002

I am confused ,this post must be wrong .
I had just download the latest final Inf
4.1012
This 4.20 version its not released officially from Intel !!