What’s a chipset Driver?

[Anthony_195]

When I built my computer I remember having to download drivers, one being a chipset driver. I plan to upgrade soon. What exactly is a chipset driver and where will I download it? Is it a cpu driver or a motherboard driver, or are the two the same?

 

[rgd1101]

download it from the motherboard manufacturer website. they are driver for the chipset

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

The chipset is on the motherboard, therefore the chipset driver package will be on the motherboard manufacturer's website.

Obviously you'll need to select your particular motherboard model for the download page to show the correct chipset driver package for it.

As a general rule, the chipset drivers should be installed before you install the other motherboard drivers.