Intel Chipset Device "Drivers" (= INF files)

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Hello :slight_smile:

Just saw these on WU, lower version, but newer date, and contains additional inf files.
DriverVer=06/28/2016, 10.1.1.27

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FDRSoft found the whole package, here it is.

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Thanks for the links.
The INF files contents of both packages are identical, but the dates are different (WU files: 06/28/2016, FDRSoft’s package files: 05/19/2016). This lets me think, that Intel has compiled all the INF files of both packages earlier than those of the v10.1.1.32 Set. Microsoft obviously has given all the WU INF files a new (second) digital signature at 06/30/2016.
My conclusion:
1. The Intel Chipset Device INF files v10.1.1.32 are the latest available ones.
2. Additionally to the INF files of the v10.1.1.32 Set the v10.1.1.27 Set contains special INF files for KabyLake-H systems.


@ all:
Update of the Start post
Changelog:

  • new: Intel Chipset Device Software v10.1.1.27 WHQL dated 05/19/2016 (thanks to Station-Drivers for the source package)
  • new: Intel Chipset Device INF files v10.1.1.27 WHQL dated 05/19/2016 (already extracted for manual installation)

Note:
These INF files support the same Intel Chipsets as the later compiled v10.1.1.32 ones, but the v10.1.1.27 packages additionally do support KabyLake-H systems.

Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)

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10.1.1.5002 and 10.1.1.27 fix some typos that may cause the INF to not install, here are just a couple examples (notice the extra comma in v10.1.1.32)

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; CougarPointSystem.inf v10.1.1.32 and v10.1.1.27 Intel
%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV, ,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22
%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C24Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV, ,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C24
 
; SandyBridgeSystem.inf v10.1.1.32 and v10.1.1.27 Intel
%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0100Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV, ,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0100
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%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0104Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV, ,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0104
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%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0108Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV, ,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0108
 


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; CougarPointSystem.inf v10.1.1.5002 and v10.1.1.27 WU
%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C22
%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C24Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C24
 
; SandyBridgeSystem.inf 10.1.1.5002 and v10.1.1.27 WU
%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0100Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0100
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%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0104Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0104
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%PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0108Desc%=Needs_NO_DRV,PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0108
 


Edit: I extracted the drivers from SetupChipset.exe v10.1.1.27 using /extract <path> and I notice these have the typo, so IMO its best to go with the drivers Windows Update publish and stay away from the Intel ones
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Thanks for your interesting finds and your advice (by the way: All these INF files have been compiled by Intel, even those, which are within the Windows Update Set).
Meanwhile I have merged the content of the available newest Intel Chipset INF File packages v10.1.x.xxxx (incl. the latest Windows Update Set) to an "All-in-One Set", which hopefully contains the latest versions of all available INF files, which are usable with all Intel Chipsets from 6-Series up.
Before I am going to offer it within the start post of this thread, I attach it to this post.

@all:
The attached package has been composed by me and is designed for all users with an Intel Chipset system from 6-Series up, who
a) want the latest available WHQL certified Intel Chipset "Drivers" (= Intel Chipset Device INF files) running on their system,
b) don’t want to search for them in different packages and
c) don’t want to get any bloatware installed.

This is the easiest way to use this package:

  1. Run the Device Manager and look for yellow flagged devices.
  2. Expand the Device Manager section (preferably "System Devices"), where the Intel Chipset Devices are listed. Tip: Many of them are shown with a name starting with "Intel".
  3. Right click onto the related Intel device and choose the options "Update Driver Software …" > "Browse my computer for Driver Software" and make sure, that the option "Include subfolders" is checked.
  4. Hit the "Browse" button and navigate into the root of the downloaded and unzipped package and hit "OK".
  5. Hit "Next".
    If there is any newer/better INF file for the related Intel Chipset device within the package, you will get it installed (and nothing more!).

Note: Don’t worry about getting a wrong "driver" installed. The OS Device Management knows the best, which INF file matches the related device and is newer than the currently in-use "driver".

Please test the attached package (only usable for a manual install/update) and give me your feedback.
Thanks in advance!

Latest Intel Chipset Device INF Files v10.1.x.xx WHQL.rar (402 KB)

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Yes , very good ! I followed your instructions and lot of my system-drivers went from 10.1.1.32 to your latest ; 10.1.1.27 , although you might think 10.1.1.32 is latest !

I find it sometimes very hard to understand the numbers of these Intel-drivers . Your 10.1.1.27 is from 26 June and 10.1.1.32 is from 16 June …
A driver-updater ( Dumo ) is telling me all the time I should use Intel 10.1.2.19 , instead of 10.1.1.27 …now who is right ??

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@Pete12 :
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum and thanks for your feedback!

Yes, the way Intel gives their version numbers and dates to the so-named "Intel Chipset Drivers" (they are no real drivers) is very strange and often even absolutely misleading.

You cannot always trust the Device Manager or any "Driver Updater" regarding the exact age of a certain driver. They both just look into the related INF file and show the date, which is layed down there.
Consequence: The shown "driver" date can be manipulated easily and is not always the date, when a specific driver (*.SYS file) or the related *.INF file has been effectively compiled by the chipset manufacturer.

Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)

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Ok , Fernando, but still dont know which driver is right , 10.1.2.19 or 10.1.1.27 ?
10.1.2.19 is way older then 10.1.1.27 ,is all I know .

Please, have a look at this picture , maybe you have some suggestions for improvements for this Win10 x64-system .|addpics|91v-2-15ab.jpg|/addpics|

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It depends on the chipset. The v10.1.1.xx line has been designed for "normal" Intel Chipsets (6-/7-/8-/9-/100-Series), whereas the v10.1.2.xx line primarily supports "Enterprise Edition" chipsets (e.g. X79/X99).
If you want to get the latest Intel Chipset INF files for your special system, you should just take my new "All-in-One Set". So there is no need anymore to care for the correct driverpack.

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Yes , I did already and it chanced almost all system-drivers to 10.1.1.27 , so I guess these are the best drivers I can get untill now. Right ??
Dumo is setting me "on the wrong legg" ,by saying 10.1.2.19 is best ! ( see the picture.please )

Can you discover some improvements for this sytem ?

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Yes, the files, which are within my "AIO Set", are the latest (and probably best).

The users, who install any newer Intel Chipset INF files, should not expect an improvement of the performance or stability, because these so-named "drivers" are simple text files and no real drivers with a hex code.
The only important thing is, that the OS gets the correct information about how to handle the related Intel Chipset devices. For details please read the infos, which I have layed down within the start post of this thread.

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@ all:
Update of the Start post
Changelog:

  • changed: structure and content
  • new: “Latest “pure” Intel Chipset Device INF Files v10.1.x.xx WHQL” composed by me at 07/07/2016
  • new: “Intel Chipset Device Software Set v9.4.2.1020 WHQL” dated 08/17/2014
  • removed:
    • “Intel Chipset Device INF Files extracted from the v9.4.4.1006 WHQL Set” (reason: the v9.4.2.1020 Set is newer)
    • “Intel Chipset Device INF Files v10.1.1.32 WHQL” (reason: all and almost newer INF files are within the “AIO” package)
    • “Intel Chipset Device INF Files v10.1.1.27 WHQL” (reason: all and almost newer INF files are within the “AIO” package)
    • “Intel Chipset Device INF Files v10.1.2.19 WHQL” (reason: all and almost newer INF files are within the “AIO” package)

Any feedback is much appreciated.
If you should find any Intel chipset device, which is not supported by my new “All-in-One package”, please let me know it.

Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)

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hey! does any one have a good intel Chipset & Intel MEI / Rapid / Driver for Asus x99a i7 5820k latest bios!

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This is the thread about the Intel Chipset "Drivers" and nothing else. Please read the start post and follow my advices.
Regarding the other questions regarding the Intel MEI and RST please read the start posts of the related threads and post there, if you mean, that your questions have not yet been answered

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Hello Fernando,

Lately i have noticed my usb ports are not being installed/updated anymore.
Here are the details about them:


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Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series USB EHCI #1 - 8C26
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C26&SUBSYS_201F1043&REV_05
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C26&SUBSYS_201F1043
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C26&CC_0C0320
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C26&CC_0C03
 
 

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Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series USB EHCI #2 - 8C2D
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C2D&SUBSYS_201F1043&REV_05
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C2D&SUBSYS_201F1043
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C2D&CC_0C0320
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_8C2D&CC_0C03
 
 

EDIT by Fernando: Moved the HardwareIDs into a "spoiler" (to save space)
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The Intel USB Controllers need a real driver, but not any Intel Chipset Device INF file.
What means, that your USB ports "have not been installed"? Do they not work? Are their related USB Controllers not shown within the Device Manager?

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Everything works just fine, but i remember in the past that that inf would update them :slight_smile:

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Only the very old Intel Chipset Device Software packages up to v9 contained special INF files for the Intel IDE and USB Controllers, but these INF files
1. never had any function and
2. gave the devices misleading names, which let the users believe, that the related Controller is using an Intel driver, although it was the generic MS one.

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Chipset INF 10.1.2.21

Note: This is the NDA and not Public version so it includes some unreleased platform inf files.

10.1.2.21.rar (2.8 MB)

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@ all:
Update of the Start post
Changelog:

  • new: Intel Chipset Device Software v10.1.2.21 WHQL dated 03/07/2016
  • updated: “Latest “pure” Intel Chipset Device INF Files v10.1.x.xx WHQL” composed by me at 07/27/2016

Note:
Thanks to plutomaniac for having found and uploaded the Intel Chipset Device Installer Set v10.1.2.21.

Any feedback is much appreciated.
If you should find any Intel chipset device, which is not supported by my new “All-in-One package”, please let me know it.

Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)