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Does Windows 7 already come with drivers for Intel's 975X chipset?

idata
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‎08-29-2010 08:40 PM
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- Question: Given that Intel's 975X chipset has been around for several years now, does Windows 7 already come with the proper drivers for this chipset, or do I still have to install the drivers separately?

- Background: About 4 years ago I built a computer, using Asus' P5W DH Deluxe motherboard (975X Intel chipset) and Windows XP Pro as the O/S. The motherboard came with a CD including Windows XP and Vista drivers for the 975X Intel chipset. Recently, my hard-drive failed, so I replaced it with a new one and installed Windows 7 Ultimate.

- Relevant Notes: Given that the P5W DH Deluxe motherboard is no longer being supported, Asus is not providing Windows 7 drivers for that board. Intel has some drivers in the support website, but I would rather skip unnecessary steps. If Windows 7 has already the necessary drivers for the 975X Intel chipset, I would rather keep the ones that came with Windows 7.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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idata
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‎08-30-2010 04:31 AM
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Hi,

99% sure, win 7 will have drivers and even so once win updates strat running, it may well find ou to date ones from Intel so you won't need to install them manually

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