Solution 2: Download Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 1. Enter the Intel page to download INF Update Utility. In the download page, you will see the Intel latest chipset version file is Chipset10.1.1.42Public.zip, it was. Download Chipset10.1.1.42Public.zip. You should agree. Plug your computer to a good, working UPS before you update the BIOS. If you experience a loss of AC power or a significant voltage sag/spike during the BIOS flash, you will either have to replace the BIOS chip or motherboard. Disconnect all external devices and confirm there is no cd/dvd in the optical drive prior to updating the BIOS.
Important note: The Windows* versions in this download are not supported across all associated products. Refer to the operating system compatibility pages for supported Windows versions of the appropriate product family.
![Inf Inf](/uploads/1/1/9/5/119500084/327545900.jpg)
Purpose
The Intel® Chipset Device Software installs Windows INF files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure Intel® chipset components in order to ensure that the following feature functions properly:
- Identification of Intel® chipset components in the Device Manager
You can install this software in three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. Interactive mode requires user input during installation; silent mode and unattended preload mode do not.
Not sure if this is the right driver or software for your component?
Run the Intel® Driver and Software Assistant to automatically detect driver or software updates.
About Intel® software and drivers
The driver or software for your Intel® component might have been changed or replaced by the computer manufacturer. We recommend you work with your computer manufacturer before installing our driver so you don’t lose features or customizations.
See list of manufacturers’ Support websites.
When I was in my teens and started to learn about fixing computers, one of the first thing I remembered learning was the proper order to install drivers. Installing Windows now is much more simplified and easy compared to Windows 95/98 because we don’t need to use a DOS bootup floppy disk, and the vast support of devices on Windows 7. Windows 98 didn’t support a lot of drivers and we need to spend quite a lot of time searching and downloading the drivers for chipset, display, sound, modem and printer on the internet using the slow 56Kbps dial up internet connection.
A very old friend of mine just called me yesterday asking me what and how to install chipset driver. Many people call it a chipset driver but in fact it is not a driver nor does it include drivers. It contains information text files (INFs) that provides the operating system with information about a piece of hardware on the system. This allows the operating system to show the correct name for that piece of hardware in Device Manager.
As far as I can remember, the first driver that I should always install is the chipset drivers once Windows installation has been completed, followed by the rest of the drivers. If you install the Intel Chipset Software much later, you will notice that it will not install all INFs.
Actually most of the time you’ll find that there is no need to install chipset software because it only gives a proper name for some Intel’s devices. If you prefer to install it but already installed Windows long ago, there is a trick to updates ALL INF drivers on all available devices even if third party drivers are currently installed. Meaning that if you’ve never installed the Intel Chipset software and would like to do it now, you can force the update by using the command below:First you need to make sure that you have Intel chipset. You can run Intel Driver Update Utility which uses either ActiveX or Java to scan your system. Once the product detected shows that you have Intel chipset, then “manually” download the latest version of the Intel chipset software.
If you’ve downloaded the zip version, extract it and you’ll get the file name infinst_autol.exe. Instead of just running the setup file that you’ve just downloaded, you’ll need to run it with an extra command line -OVERALL switch. For example:
infinst_autol.exe -OVERALL
You will notice that the Intel Chipset software installs more INFs compared to just running the setup alone without the -OVERALL switch. Always remember the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. So don’t update your device drivers if everything is working well.
You might also like:
How To Install USB Mass Storage Device on Windows 98How To Remove Driver Leftovers From Your System2 Ways to Integrate Floppy SATA RAID Driver into Windows XP CDInstall XP: Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computerHow To Make a Windows XP Install Disc That Includes Drivers 25 Comments - Write a Comment
Hi, big THANKS!!
this “workaround” helped me with slightly different problem – black screen after windows boot (instead of login screen). Reinstalling intel GPU driveres never helped and I always had to disable them in safe mode and use only “microsoft vga drivers” which was terrible.
So I tried to delete/unninstall all intel chipset drivers in safe mode, /also deleting them from driverstore/windir is crucial! – than using your trick with instaling old chipset drivers (original that came preinstalled with notebook), and after that installing GPU drivers…. MAGIC ;) …windows login screen is working and everything is in order!
Replythis “workaround” helped me with slightly different problem – black screen after windows boot (instead of login screen). Reinstalling intel GPU driveres never helped and I always had to disable them in safe mode and use only “microsoft vga drivers” which was terrible.
So I tried to delete/unninstall all intel chipset drivers in safe mode, /also deleting them from driverstore/windir is crucial! – than using your trick with instaling old chipset drivers (original that came preinstalled with notebook), and after that installing GPU drivers…. MAGIC ;) …windows login screen is working and everything is in order!
INF files are NOT drivers. If your motherboard is a few years old or more installing the INF files is not needed when installing Win 10. The OS will take care of that.
ReplyThat’s right and we state that in paragraph two, or did you not get that far? ;)
ReplyThanks a lot. I had “unknown error” all the time while installing Intel Chipset Driver on my Windows 10 64-bit but adding -OVERALL switch did the trick !!! Btw. the file I downloaded was SetupChipset.exe so I guess the names may differ. Thanks Raymond ! :)
Reply1.000.000 Thanks Man!
ReplyTHANK YOU SIR!
ReplyPlease help! I have installed the chipset and every time it scans, it says it needs the same update. Why is my install not “sticking”?
ReplyWOW- thanks- was at my wits end as I couldnt find the proper USB drivers to install- this fixed them. I will have to reinstall the PCI drivers manually for some reason, but that is cake compared to what I went through trying to find the usb drivers- THANKS
ReplyHabib said:
Ray
Ray
I downloaded and renamed it to infinst_autol.exe -OVERALL after that it was not exe (setup file) anymore. did not work on my Windows 7
You don’t rename the file. What he gave was the command to input in the Command Prompt program. Use the cd (change directory) command in Command Prompt to navigate to the directory with your infinst_autol.exe, then once you’re in the same directory as the infinst_autol.exe file, run the:
infinst_autol.exe -OVERALL
command in Command Prompt.
infinst_autol.exe -OVERALL
command in Command Prompt.
Intel® Chipset Software And Drivers
ReplyRay
I downloaded and renamed it to infinst_autol.exe -OVERALL after that it was not exe (setup file) anymore. did not work on my Windows 7
ReplyDo not rename the file -OVERALL is a switch … use thru cmd or shortcut
Extract hashes from encrypted.zip or.rar or.7z files (1.1 GB max) First Choose a file. Zip2john. Install zip2john command on any operating system. John active password cracking tool. John the Ripper is a tool designed to help systems administrators to find weak (easy to guess or crack through brute force) passwords, and even automatically mail users warning them about it, if it is desired. John the Ripper is designed to be both feature-rich and fast. It combines several cracking modes in one program and is fully configurable for your particular needs (you can even define a custom cracking mode using the built-in compiler supporting a subset of C). To verify authenticity and integrity of your John the Ripper downloads, please use our GnuPG public key.Please refer to these pages on how to extract John the Ripper source code from the tar.gz and tar.xz archives and how to build (compile) John the Ripper core (for jumbo, please refer to instructions inside the archive). You may also consider the unofficial builds on the contributed resources.
ReplyThanks raymond for the post
ReplyPretty sure you need the driver for Turbo Boost CPUs, etc. ;)
ReplyRay
“Actually most of the time you’ll find that there is no need to install chipset software because it only gives a proper name for some Intel’s devices. ”
I am not sure about “most of the time” but there are times when “chipset drivers” need to be installed for proper operation. The inf files tell the OS HOW to “configure the the Intel(R) chipset components” to quote Intel. I take that to mean letting the OS know the capablities of the H/W and how to talk to it. From personal experience I have seen a replacement server not function properly because the wrong “chipset drivers were installed.
Regards,
wavy
Replywavy
Chipset drivers are needed. Always install them. Always get the latest ones from the motherboard manufacturer’s website. This is more than just a proper name! The chipset drivers are exactly what the name says: drivers for the main chipset which is the heart of the motherboard. PCIe bridge, DMA controller, USB driver, and other very important chipset functions.
Replyhi mr ray…. i wonder if you can help me. i want to install windows to my pc. what software do i have to install to make my pc fine such as reader, utility, player etc… thanks.
Reply“if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”
i agree!!! :D
ReplyRaymond, there is a problem with this trick… INF will fully install but after this you will receive an error if you try to installa Rapid Storage Technology driver.
Replythanks for this tip :D
Replygreat tip mate, thanks!
ReplyI don’t have Intel Chipset but I really value this article which it helps many people to find a solution where it seems ‘it’s no solution’.
Best regards…
ReplyHello Sir, Good Tip…
I still use Win 98 Bootup Disks for Formatting Drives larger then 32 GB……. And Sir Please kindly Give me some tips for Blogging.
Replyawsome , I have been facing the problem time and gaina thanks
ReplyThanks for this useful trick Raymond!!!
ReplyHow Do I Use The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility?
Hi,
Thanks for the tip Raymond.
Its always good idea to install the chipset drivers because in some case you get devices showing a yellow question mark because the Operation System doesn’t know who to handle the device.
Its always good idea to install the chipset drivers because in some case you get devices showing a yellow question mark because the Operation System doesn’t know who to handle the device.
___
Rui Paz
Rui Paz