Intel desktop and server boards
Chipset support for desktop and server boards manufactured by Intel is included on the Intel support pages for those boards.

Third-party systems
Contact your computer manufacturer for software and drivers specific to your system. The manufacturer may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes. Your computer manufacturer can provide the latest updates and technical support for chipset hardware and software.

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

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

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• Download the Intel Chipset Identification Utility (Please check the supported operating system in the link)

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Device manager

• View a tutorial for Windows Vista*
• View a tutorial for Windows XP*
• View a tutorial for Windows 7*

Follow these steps to identify your chipset using the Microsoft Windows* Device Manager:

1. Open Device Manager using the steps listed for your 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
   
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.

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Check the system or motherboard documentation for information about your chipset.

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Chipset markings

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

If you are not able to identify your chipset using the other methods, a qualified professional might be able to help. They should be able to properly identify the chipset while taking precautions to safeguard your computer. If you choose to take your system to a qualified professional, you are responsible for all associated costs.

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

Related topic:
Computer manufacturer support web sites

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® 6 Series 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® C200 Series Chipset 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 Intel® X79 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 5 Series Chipset Mobile Intel® 6 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