What is the X58 chipset?

What is the X58 chipset?

The Intel X58 (codenamed Tylersburg) is an Intel chip designed to connect Intel processors with Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) interface to peripheral devices.

Does X58 support Windows 10?

Both MS Tech Desk and the Gigabyte support techs have told me the Intel x58 chipset simply isn’t supported for Windows 10.

How do I know what chipset driver I need?

Search for “device manager’ in windows and see there. Right click on a chipset (might find under “system devices” too), select properties, go to driver tab and check the version.

Is it worth updating chipset drivers?

Chipset drivers have a significant impact on the communication between different components including the hard drives, system memory, etc. The outdated chipset drivers will slow down your system performance. So, it’s crucial to update motherboard drivers for better system performance.

How do I check my chipset driver version?

What do chipset drivers do I Need?

The term chipset driver usually refers to a small computer file that is required for a computer operating system (OS) to recognize the motherboard inside a computer and work with it.

What is the purpose of chipset drivers?

A chipset driver refers to a type of driver that is created to help an OS better operate with the motherboard. The motherboard functions as the central hub to which all other devices are connected in some way. These can be physically installed directly onto the board, as the processor, random access memory (RAM),…

Where to find chipset version?

Search for “device manager’ in windows and see there. Right click on a chipset (might find under “system devices” too), select properties, go to driver tab and check the version.

Are chipset drivers required?

Intel chipset drivers are needed for correct functioning of drives, USB, etc., if everything is functioning OK it is not mandatory to update chipset drivers but cannot hurt either. If a bios update requires new MEI drivers ASUS states this with instructions to do so.