Intel released version 10.1.1.42 of their Chipset Device Software on January 17, 2017.
This is the latest version of these drivers and should work with most newer Intel-based motherboards.
Intel's INF updates are not drivers in the most technical sense, but are instead updates to important files that tell Windows how to use Intel integrated hardware. However, we usually still refer to them as drivers.
See What Version of This Driver Do I Have Installed? if you're not sure which Intel Chipset driver version you have installed.
Changes in Intel Chipset Drivers v10.1.1.42
This update resolves an issue related to an incorrect version number, plus adds support for a few new devices.
If you're not experiencing any issues with your hardware then this update probably isn't necessary, though I've rarely seen Intel chipset driver updates cause any problems.
Intel Chipset Driver Download
The latest Intel chipset drivers can always be downloaded directly from Intel:
This updated Intel chipset driver works for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows 10, Windows 8 (including Windows 8.1), and Windows 7.
These drivers work only with the following Intel chipsets:
- Intel Atom Chipsets
- Intel Celeron Chipsets
- Intel Pentium Chipsets
- Intel 9 Series Chipsets
- Intel Core M Chipsets
- 6th Generation Intel Core Chipsets
- 5th Generation Intel Core Chipsets
- 4th Generation Intel Core Chipsets
- 3rd Generation Intel Core Chipsets
- 2nd Generation Intel Core Chipsets
Even if your Intel chipset isn't listed above, or you're not sure what motherboard you have (or if it's even an Intel motherboard or one with an Intel chipset), the software that we linked to above will help you determine what drivers you need.
Intel Chipset Drivers for Discontinued Motherboards
Intel Pentium Inside Graphics Driver
Intel keeps an older version of their chipset drivers available for a long list of discontinued motherboards:
Support is only available up to Windows 7 for these boards.
If you're looking for an up-to-date resource on newly released drivers, see our Windows 10 Drivers, Windows 8 Drivers, or Windows 7 Drivers pages. We keep those pages updated with information and links to new drivers available from Intel and other major hardware makers.
Having Trouble With These New Intel Chipset Drivers?
If something breaks after installing these chipset drivers, your best first step is to uninstall and then reinstall them. You can do this from the appropriate applet in Control Panel.
If reinstalling the Intel chipset driver package doesn't work, try rolling back the driver, also something you can do from Control Panel. See How to Roll Back a Driver for instructions in all versions of Windows.
Why Keep Your Drivers Up-to-Date is Important?
Whenever manufacturers release new hardware, they will also launch compatible drivers to allow hardware to function properly. Over a series of days or weeks, the manufacturer will likely continue to release updated drivers to fix new and unforeseen errors.
These old drivers will affect computer performance, and hardware will not be able to operate at its best. Outdated drivers may even lead to system failures. Hardware manufacturers may also add extra features to updated drivers for new games to make gameplay and graphics better and smoother.
In other words, up-to-date drivers ensure that your computer runs at optimal levels.
How Often Should I Update My Drivers?
All hardware manufacture will launch new drivers at a certain time each period.
For example, some of the more popular companies will release new drivers every two weeks or once a month, especially when new operating systems come out, such as the newest Windows 8 system has been release. Manufacturers will often update drivers to repair all kinds of bugs, add new features to support the new system.
Most of the time, we recommend scanning for updates once a month.
Intel has announced big changes to its releases of graphics drivers, introducing a new kind of driver specifically aimed at Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, optimized for UWP. These drivers, referred to as Windows Modern Drivers or Universal Windows Drivers (UWD), are required by Microsoft as of the October 2018 Update for Windows 10. You can read more about UWDs here, and Intel has also published an FAQ page about the new drivers.
Starting today, upcoming releases of Intel Graphics drivers will be UWD, and they will replace your current drivers, which are now considered legacy. While it is possible to roll back to legacy drivers if necessary, you will need to manually uninstall the modern driver through the 'Apps and Features' page in Windows.
To start things off, Intel is releasing version 25.20.100.6444 of its graphics driver suite, which is a UWD and is only available for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and later. It's also only available in a 64-bit flavor. Aside from the transition to the new driver model, it includes launch support for Artifact and Farming Simulator 2019, and also adds support for the following titles:
- Fallout 4
- Far Cry 5
- FIFA 18
- Paladins
- Path of Exile
- The Sims 4
- SMITE
- Borderlands 2
- Euro Truck Simulator 2
- PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS
- Rocket League
- Witcher 3
There are also a few new additions and improvements in this release, including updates for automatic game tuning: Jaan film full movie.
- Automatic Game Tuning Feature Updates.
- Reduces RAM consumption when using OpenGL.
- Improves battery life when using Display Refresh Rate Switching (DRRS) on supported monitors.
- Vulkan Driver Stability Improvements.
In addition, this version fixes a number of issues from previous releases, including performance improvements in some games:
- Minor graphics anomalies may be observed in NBA 2K19, FIFA 19 (DX12), Assassin's Creed: Origins.Muhammad Quraish Shihab (Arabic: محمّد قريش شهاب; Muḥammad Qurayš Šihāb); February 16, 1944) is an Arab Indonesian Muslim scholar in the sciences of. Quraish Shihab is an Indonesian expert on Qur'anic exegesis who regularly preaches on national television. He is noted as a progressive scholar who teaches. Muhammad Quraish Shihab, MA adalah seorang cendekiawan muslim dalam ilmu-ilmu al Qur'an dan mantan Menteri Agama pada Kabinet. Fatwa Fatwa M. Quraish Shihab Seputar Tafsir Al Quran has 13 ratings and 4 reviews. Neenee said: buat saya bapak M Quraish Shihab itu mentor jarak jauh d.
- Intermittent crashes or hangs may occur in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, FIFA 19 (DX12), World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth (DX12).
- Windows Advanced Display Settings may show incorrect bit-depth on some primary monitors which leads to inaccurate colors.
- Custom Resolution 980 x 588 @ 60 Hz may not get added in capable resolutions.
- Three or more virtual displays may not be supported in Extended Configuration (ED) mode.
- Intermittent crashes or hangs may occur when using Miracast* in extended mode on Intel® Pentium® Silver and Intel® Celeron® Processors
- Minor performance regression may be observed in 100.6373 in Battlefield IV and Dragon Age Inquisition.
If you want to install the latest driver and get the first taste of Universal Windows Drivers, you can head to the download page here. Intel advises against using the 'Have Disk' method or the INF file to install the latest drivers, as it bypasses its installer designed to replace legacy drivers and may cause instability. As such, for the next few releases, installers will only be available in .exe format. You can check the full release notes here, which also includes the full list of compatible hardware.
All information provided is subject to change at any time, without notice. Intel may make changes to manufacturing life cycle, specifications, and product descriptions at any time, without notice. The information herein is provided 'as-is' and Intel does not make any representations or warranties whatsoever regarding accuracy of the information, nor on the product features, availability, functionality, or compatibility of the products listed. Please contact system vendor for more information on specific products or systems.
Intel classifications are for informational purposes only and consist of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers. Any use made of Intel classifications are without recourse to Intel and shall not be construed as a representation or warranty regarding the proper ECCN or HTS. Your company as an importer and/or exporter is responsible for determining the correct classification of your transaction.
Refer to Datasheet for formal definitions of product properties and features.
‡ This feature may not be available on all computing systems. Please check with the system vendor to determine if your system delivers this feature, or reference the system specifications (motherboard, processor, chipset, power supply, HDD, graphics controller, memory, BIOS, drivers, virtual machine monitor-VMM, platform software, and/or operating system) for feature compatibility. Functionality, performance, and other benefits of this feature may vary depending on system configuration.
System and Maximum TDP is based on worst case scenarios. Actual TDP may be lower if not all I/Os for chipsets are used.
“Announced” SKUs are not yet available. Please refer to the Launch Date for market availability.
Some products can support AES New Instructions with a Processor Configuration update, in particular, i7-2630QM/i7-2635QM, i7-2670QM/i7-2675QM, i5-2430M/i5-2435M, i5-2410M/i5-2415M. Please contact OEM for the BIOS that includes the latest Processor configuration update.
See http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/hyper-threading/hyper-threading-technology.html?wapkw=hyper+threading for more information including details on which processors support Intel® HT Technology.
Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/processor-numbers.html for details.
Processors that support 64-bit computing on Intel® architecture require an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS.
Max Turbo Frequency refers to the maximum single-core processor frequency that can be achieved with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. See www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/ for more information.