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.
Install Intel (R) G45/G43 Express Chipset driver for Windows 7 x64, or download DriverPack Solution software for automatic driver installation and update.
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:
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.
Not sure if this is the right driver or software for your component? Run Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to automatically detect driver or software updates.
Running this easy-to-use Intel® Driver & Support Assistant tells you if you need to update your chipset INF file and will prompt you to install. This will save you a lot of time on your chipset download and common file downloads needed for your system.
Name changes
Intel® Chipset Device Software is the new name for the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility; this name will be seen when running the installation package.
About this file/download
The Intel Chipset Device Software installs the Windows* INF files. An INF is a text file that provides the operating system with information about a piece of hardware on the system. In the case of the current Intel Chipset Device Software, that information is primarily the product name for the piece of hardware. This allows the operating system to show the correct name for that piece of hardware in Device Manager.
Note: The Intel Chipset Device Software does not install drivers for AGP or USB. Do not download this utility if your device manufacturer is recommending it to correct an 'AGP driver,' 'AGP GART,' or 'USB driver' issue; it will not correct your issue.
Read attached readme and release notes files before installing.
Keywords: 82801, ICH, MCH
About Intel® 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.