How to Identify Your Intel Chipset on Windows by Device Manager
Use the following steps to identify your chipset using the Microsoft Windows* Device Manager.
1. Open Device Manager.
for Windows Vista
Click Start » click Control Panel » click System and Maintenance » clickDevice 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
2. Expand the System devices entry.
3. 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.
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.
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