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Use one of the following methods to identify your Intel® chipset.
Note: The chipset located on your motherboard may or may not be manufactured by Intel. The information located on this page will only help identify chipsets that are manufactured by Intel.
Device Manager
Use the following steps to identify your chipset using the Microsoft Windows* Device Manager.
- Open Device Manager.
for Windows Vista*
Click Start » click Control Panel » click System and Maintenance » click Device Manager
for Windows XP*
Click Start » click Control Panel » double-click the System icon » click the Hardware tab » click Device Manager
for Windows 2000*
Click the Start button » click Settings » click Control Panel » double-click the System icon » click the Hardware tab » click Device Manager
for Windows 95*, Windows 98*, Windows 98 Second Edition* (SE), and Windows Millennium Edition* (Me)
Click the Start button » click Settings » click Control Panel » double-click the System icon » click the Device Manager tab
- Expand the System devices entry.
- Look for the chipset name in a a string similar to the following: "Intel® 955X Processor to I/O Controller - 2774" In this example, the chipset is an Intel® 955X Express Chipset.
Product Documentation
Your system or motherboard documentation should list the chipset.
Chipset Markings
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).
This section is for qualified and trained professionals only. Please do not follow the instructions listed below unless you are a qualified and trained professional. Only qualified and trained professionals should open a computer system.
Identifying the Intel® chipset components located in your computer can usually be done by looking at the chipset markings on the motherboard. Chipsets are comprised of multiple components and the following link shows the combinations that make up the various chipsets.
Note: We strongly recommend that you do not try removing any heatsink attached to your chipset (if present) in order to view the chipset markings.
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