[DRIVERS] Intel Chipset/MEI/SATA (1xx/2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx)

[MoKiChU]

Sorry but "Driver Store Explorer" report always same old version visible from Device Manager (10.1.16.7) on my asus rog strix z390-e gaming, why?
What is the method to update chipset driver?

Ty

Hi,

You have the latest version to date. What makes you thought you are not up to date ?

Anyway, it's Sunday, I'll take the time to explain a few more details :

- Intel Chipset Drivers are not "drivers" strictly speaking (unlike AMD Chipset Drivers), because they do not "drive" anything at all, they have nothing functional, they are only used to index/label hardware IDs linked to the Chipset-CPU pair, and the package contains nothing other than the installer of these "drivers" (hence the mention Drivers Only Package).

- So since they are not "drivers" strictly speaking as I explained previously, as the versions of the drivers progress (the .inf and not the package/installer itself) there are nothing that is fixed as there is nothing to fix, these are just additions of support for new hardware IDs and a new WHQL signature as the versions of Windows 10 are released. However, the package/installer may have bugfixes to improve the method of hardware detection and driver installation.

- What is the interest in this case to update Intel Chipset Drivers if they have already been installed once ?

- Be ready for a CPU or motherboard upgrade
- Have "drivers" signed WHQL in line with the latest version of Windows 10

Note : I do not advise you to install the Intel Chipset drivers from Windows Update (Optional updates), this method uses an update method suitable for "real drivers" but is unsuitable for these drivers which are not finally not technically drivers.


So to conclude these explanations, here is what you are supposed to see in your DriverStore for your Z390 (CannonLake H Chipset) + ix-9xxx series (CoffeeLake Refresh CPU) :

- CannonLake-HSystem.inf : 10.1.16.7
- CoffeelakeSystem.inf : 10.1.14.8
- SkylakeSystem.inf : 10.1.7.3

and what I see in my DriverStore for my Z370 (KabyLake H Refresh/CoffeeLake H Chipset) + i7-8700K (CoffeeLake CPU) :

- KabyLakePCH-HSystem.inf : 10.1.11.4
- CoffeelakeSystem.inf : 10.1.14.8
- SkylakeSystem.inf : 10.1.7.3

This is to show you why, unlike the other drivers that I offer, I provided the installer, because without it most people would not be able to determine which drivers (.inf) to use according to the Chipset-CPU pair.


I hope these explanations have given you or others a better understanding about Intel Chipset Drivers.

[MMosquiton]

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I hope these explanations have given you or others a better understanding about Intel Chipset Drivers.

Ty for your detailed explanation!

I wanted to make sure I have the latest version of the chipset drivers (and not just those) because I am trying to fix a problem.
When the Turbo bios option is enabled playing Quake Champion (Full screen 1920x1080) the pc restarts to the intro screen before the match starts or at the end before the final stats.

If I play 1366x768, in window mode, the problem does not occur.
If I play 1600x1024, in window mode, the problem not always occur.
If I disable the Turbo the problem never occurs.

The PSU (enermax infiniti 720) emits 2 beeps which means
1. Power supply abnormal, protection circuit activated.
or
2. Connector terminals are short-circuited.

Have you some info about this problem?

Ty

[MoKiChU]

Ty for your detailed explanation!

I wanted to make sure I have the latest version of the chipset drivers (and not just those) because I am trying to fix a problem.
When the Turbo bios option is enabled playing Quake Champion (Full screen 1920x1080) the pc restarts to the intro screen before the match starts or at the end before the final stats.

If I play 1366x768, in window mode, the problem does not occur.
If I play 1600x1024, in window mode, the problem not always occur.
If I disable the Turbo the problem never occurs.

The PSU (enermax infiniti 720) emits 2 beeps which means
1. Power supply abnormal, protection circuit activated.
or
2. Connector terminals are short-circuited.

Have you some info about this problem?

Ty

Hi,

The Intel Chipset Drivers having nothing functional, I confirm that this will not solve your issue.

Turbo is an original feature and is not equated with overclock, you can leave it enabled.

On the other hand, there are 2 things which are activated by default on high-end ASUS motherboards which are assimilated to overclock and which I advise you to disable : ASUS MultiCore Enhancement & XMP optimized by ASUS. So :

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto/Enabled : ASUS optimized core ratio
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Disabled : Original core ratio from Intel

XMP I mode = ASUS optimized XMP profil
XMP II mode = Original XMP profil from memory stick manufacturer.


Follow this process :

- Go in your BIOS > Press F5 (Default) > Press F7 (Advanced Mode) > Extreme Tweaker tab :

Ai Overclock Tuner : XMP II
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement : Disabled

- Press F10 (Save & Exit)

[MMosquiton]

Hi,

The Intel Chipset Drivers having nothing functional, I confirm that this will not solve your issue.

Turbo is an original feature and is not equated with overclock, you can leave it enabled.

On the other hand, there are 2 things which are activated by default on high-end ASUS motherboards which are assimilated to overclock and which I advise you to disable : ASUS MultiCore Enhancement & XMP optimized by ASUS. So :

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto/Enabled : ASUS optimized core ratio
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Disabled : Original core ratio from Intel

XMP I mode = ASUS optimized XMP profil
XMP II mode = Original XMP profil from memory stick manufacturer.


Follow this process :

- Go in your BIOS > Press F5 (Default) > Press F7 (Advanced Mode) > Extreme Tweaker tab :

Ai Overclock Tuner : XMP II
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement : Disabled

- Press F10 (Save & Exit)

Ty for your aswer!

Do you think that the ASUS MultiCore Enhancement and XMP optimized are the cause of issue when Turbo its enabled?

[varnavas]

Hi,

The Intel Chipset Drivers having nothing functional, I confirm that this will not solve your issue.

Turbo is an original feature and is not equated with overclock, you can leave it enabled.

On the other hand, there are 2 things which are activated by default on high-end ASUS motherboards which are assimilated to overclock and which I advise you to disable : ASUS MultiCore Enhancement & XMP optimized by ASUS. So :

ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto/Enabled : ASUS optimized core ratio
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Disabled : Original core ratio from Intel

XMP I mode = ASUS optimized XMP profil
XMP II mode = Original XMP profil from memory stick manufacturer.


Follow this process :

- Go in your BIOS > Press F5 (Default) > Press F7 (Advanced Mode) > Extreme Tweaker tab :

Ai Overclock Tuner : XMP II
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement : Disabled

- Press F10 (Save & Exit)

full update until now no issue no blue screen etc but some tip on the next time i prefer an instruction for not experience people to how to check the version of those things before the update and i run the xmp II mode

[howxcore]

Hey , what is the latest "Intel SERIAL IO GPIO INT host controller -INT3450 driver" for MAXIMUS XI Hero board?? I have 30.100.1841.2 from 10/8/2018.... If there is a newer one, please advise, thanks in advance

[DmitriyS]

Hi MoKiChU, thx for driver updates..

[piratino]

Wow! Some times I don't get email updates from the forum about new replies, but at least it's always a surprise coming here and see fresh nice updates!
Thanks for your help!

[TexasGore]

Thank you so very much for these drivers! I have been using out of date drivers for a long time.

Great work, man! Much appreciated.

[MachinaEx]

Are these drivers needed "Intel SATA AHCI-RAID Drivers" If you are using Intel Optane Memory and Storage (Windows Store application) on ASUS TUF Z370 PLUS Gaming motherboard? Have there been any updates for the Management engine components (my version is 1909.12.0.1236) ?