Proper
video performance can be achieved when all the device drivers are up to date on
a computer. Little do people know that chipset drivers must also be updated from
time to time to insure system stability and compatibility with operating systems
such as Windows 98, Millennium Edition and Windows 2000. Intel chipsets that range
from the Pentium II's right on up to the new Pentium 4's, may require these chipset
drivers that are available from Intel's website to properly function. Depending
on the manufacturer of the motherboard, Intel recommends that OEM's (original
equipment manufacturers) from computer manufacturers such as Dell, Gateway and
Compaq should be responsible for driver downloads and technical support. Otherwise,
drivers, BIOS file updates as well as a slew of manuals and technical documentations
can be found on Intel's main website.
To find the type
of motherboard and chipset you have, it would be a good idea to find out the manufacturer
make and model. This can be found by looking at the manual that came with the
motherboard or by calling the manufacturer's technical support. Once a chipset
can be determine, head to:
Chipsets that are
supported by this INF file (Intel 82801BA ICH2) include:
Intel(R) 430TX
PCIset
Intel(R) 440BX
AGPset
Intel(R) 440DX
AGPset
Intel(R) 440EX
AGPset
Intel(R) 440GX
AGPset
Intel(R) 440LX
AGPset
Intel(R) 440MX
Chipset
Intel(R) 440ZX
AGPset
Intel(R) 810 Chipset
Intel(R) 810E
Chipset
Intel(R) 815 Chipset
Intel(R) 815E
Chipset
Intel(R) 815EM
Chipset
Intel(R) 820 Chipset
Intel(R) 820E
Chipset
Intel(R) 840 Chipset
Intel(R) 850 Chipset
The Intel(R) Chipset
Software Installation Utility installs to the target system the Windows* INF files
that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured.
This is needed for the proper functioning of the following features:
Core PCI and
ISAPNP Services
AGP Support
IDE/ATA33/ATA66
Storage Support
USB Support
Identification
of Intel Chipset Components in The Device Manager