INF driver

nearownkira · 3rd May 2008, 01:38 AM

is it important to install the INF driver provided by the motherboard manufacturer? what is the use of INF driver anyway.

Adrian Wong · 3rd May 2008, 02:17 AM

That usually refers to the motherboard chipset INF file since all drives have INF files. It basically identifies and initializes the motherboard chipset components since the operating system already comes with those basic drivers.

Yes, you should install the INF driver provided by your motherboard manufacturer. Just make sure it's the correct one for your operating system.

Dashken · 5th May 2008, 01:16 PM

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An INF file (or Setup Information file) is a plain text file used by Microsoft Windows for installation of software and drivers. INF files are most commonly used for installing device drivers for hardware components. Windows includes IExpress.exe for the creation of INF-based installations. INF files are part of the Windows Setup API.

INF files are actually instructions to copy system files over to your system and copy new registry entries as well.

PsYkHoTiK · 5th May 2008, 01:25 PM

Intel chipset I take it?

I usually install the one that came with the mobo and then go and pull the latest one off Intel's site.

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Adrian Wong · 5th May 2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dashken

INF files are actually instructions to copy system files over to your system and copy new registry entries as well.

Ah, thanks for the much clearer explanation! +rep!

Dashken · 5th May 2008, 05:08 PM

LOL! Thanks!

For me, I normally download all updated drivers then only install new OS.

Adrian Wong · 5th May 2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dashken

LOL! Thanks!

For me, I normally download all updated drivers then only install new OS.

Me too!! Great minds think alike.

Chai · 5th May 2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Me too!! Great minds think alike.

Yup, you have to, especially for outdated OS like XP, network wouldn't work without installing drivers.

vgwong · 21st May 2008, 12:32 PM

Make sure you download the correct chipset for your intel based motherboard!

genese · 21st May 2008, 03:12 PM

Who else can solve my trouble.I use Intel's mobo(945 chipset)and Gigabyte 8500 GS graphic card to play some games.But it always restart the windows randomly,if I use to do my work or just serve internet it wouldn't happen.I try to change the graphic card but still the same.Is it cause by the mobo?(both them are new one).

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