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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:

http://www.intel.com/design/software/drivers/platform

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
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