Answer the following question to determine if you need the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility.

Did you just install the operating system?

If the answer is yes, you should install the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility to ensure that your chipset is optimally configured.

If the answer is no, you do not need to install the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.

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Compatibility with legacy operating systems
Do I need to upgrade to the latest version?

This applies to:

Intel® 3 Series Chipsets Intel® 4 Series Chipset Intel® 5000P Chipset Intel® 5000V Chipset Intel® 5000X Chipset 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® Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel® E7210 Chipset Intel® E7230 Chipset Intel® E7320 Chipset Intel® E7520 Chipset Intel® E7525 Chipset Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 910GML Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 915 Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family