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Chipset Driver From The Board Maker Or From ASRock? Which One First??

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  1. Sana
    @sana_copper

    I just finished after a BIOS update on my gaming rig. Windows Update grabbed a bunch of drievrs, and everything seems to work. Now I'm wondering whether I still need to install ASRock H55M Bios. Some people say it's essential for power management and performance, others say Windows handles it. What's teh honest answer? I'd like to understand what a chipset driver actually changes nowadays. seriously need help here 馃槶

    thinking

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  2. Joon Jensen
    @joon.jensen

    uhh do u use any vendor-specific power plan features? ??

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  3. Paula Adler
    @paula_cipher

    unrelated but anyone elses coffee machine also judging them today.. 馃う my brand new build is officially hanuted

    lol

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  4. Malik Tanaka
    @malikt624

    hmmm have u checked your windows settings?? mine were reset after an update

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  6. Tess Varga
    @tess_buffer

    on many platforms, the chipset package is mostly INF files that give devices proper names and correct power settings. windows often provides equivalent inbox drivers. but some platforms include real drivers (power management, PCIe, I/O) that do matter. fingers crossed 馃

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  7. Tess Varga
    @tess_buffer
    in reply to @tess_buffer

    ok so install order for a fresh setup: chipset first, then storage, then network, then GPU and audio. That avoids dependencies installing in the wrong order. worked for me anyway 馃し

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  8. Joon Jensen
    @joon.jensen

    been there man check Device Manager with View > Show hidden devcies. if there are unknown devices like SM Bus Controller or PCI Device, teh chipset package or related drivers fill those in.

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  9. Malik Tanaka
    @malikt624

    hmmmm not sure about that for newer platforms, skipping the chipset package can mean missing performance or power fixes. Id always install it. just my 2 cents

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