Use one of the following methods to identify your Intel® chipset.

• Device Manager
• Intel® Chipset Identification Utility
• Product documentation
• Chipset markings

Device Manager

• View a tutorial for Windows Vista*
• View a tutorial for Windows XP*

Use the following steps to identify your chipset using the Microsoft Windows* Device Manager.

1. Open Device Manager using the steps listed for your particular operating system.
   
   Windows Vista*: click Start » click Control Panel » click System and Maintenance » click Device Manager
   
   Windows XP*: click Start » click Control Panel » double-click the System icon » click the Hardware tab » click Device Manager
   
   Windows 2000*: click the Start button » click Settings » click Control Panel » double-click the System icon » click the Hardware tab » click Device Manager
   
   Windows 95*, Windows 98*, Windows 98 SE*, and Windows Me*: click the Start button » click Settings » click Control Panel » double-click the System icon » click the Device Manager tab
   
   
2. Click the sign to expand the System devices entry.
   
   
3. Look for the chipset name in a string similar to the following: "Intel® 955X Memory Controller Hub - 2774". In this example, the chipset is an Intel® 955X Express Chipset.

• Download the Intel Chipset Identification Utility
• Supported chipsets

Your system or motherboard documentation should list the chipset.

Chipset Markings

This method is intended for qualified and trained professionals only. Only qualified and trained professionals should open a computer system.

If the other options listed do not provide the necessary information, a qualified professional may be able to assist you in determining the chipset included in your system; they should be able to properly identify the chipset while taking all necessary precautions to safeguard your system. (If you choose to take your system to a qualified professional, you will be responsible for all associated costs.)

The chipset markings on the motherboard can usually be used to identify the Intel chipset components located in your computer.

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This applies to:

Intel® 3 Series Chipsets Intel® 3400 Chipset Intel® 4 Series Chipset Intel® 450 Chipset Family Intel® 5 Series Chipset Intel® 5000P Chipset Intel® 5000V Chipset Intel® 5000X Chipset Intel® 5500 Chipset Intel® 7500 Chipset Intel® 810 Chipset Family Intel® 815 Chipset Family Intel® 820 Chipset Family Intel® 830 Chipset Intel® 845 Chipset Family Intel® 848P Chipset Intel® 850 Chipset Family Intel® 852/855 Chipset Family Intel® 865 Chipset Family Intel® 875P Chipset Intel® 910 Express Chipset Family Intel® 915 Express Chipset Family Intel® 925X Express Chipset Family Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family Intel® 946 Express Chipset Family Intel® 955X Express Chipset Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family Intel® 975X Express Chipset Intel® BD3450 Platform Controller Hub Intel® E7210 Chipset Intel® E7221 Chipset Intel® E7230 Chipset Intel® E7320 Chipset Intel® E7500 Chipset Intel® E7501 Chipset Intel® E7505 Chipset Intel® E7520 Chipset Intel® E7525 Chipset Intel® E8500 Chipset Intel® E8501 Chipset Intel® E8870 Chipset Intel® X58 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 5 Series Chipset Mobile Intel® 910GML Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 915 Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family