Intel Chipset Device Software
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package contains the Intel Chipset Device Software. The chipset driver helps to install INF files in a system. The INF files are used in turn by the operating system for installation of software and drivers.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Added support for additional systems.
Read MoreVersion
10.1.18950.8297, A19
Release date
18 Jan 2022
Download Type
Utility
Category
Chipset
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Intel-Chipset-Device-Software_21D40_WIN_10.1.18950.8297_A19_01.EXE
File Size: 16.32 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
a344d059ed3e09f3c0e6b7426555633c
SHA1:
1be75edd9ced624d8eda554ace950da5c0447ac6
SHA-256:
964005e9614ee4ef29fd3a5bccd79aeca995997c9faea379bb2f4a735eed8c4d
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Important Information
- The chipset software does not install drivers for Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or USB or resolve issues with these ports.
- The INF files provide the operating system with information about the hardware on the system. It enables the operating system to show the correct name for hardware in the Windows Device Manager.
- Intel Chipset Device Software uses an unusual date for the devices that it is targeting. The date 07-18-1968 is symbolic. Intel was founded on that day. This date is to lower the rank of Intel Chipset Device Software.
- This update is necessary because it is a supporting utility that should not overwrite any other drivers.
- Ensure to follow the OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client system install instructions if you have the respective system.
- The INF files provide the operating system with information about the hardware on the system. It enables the operating system to show the correct name for hardware in the Windows Device Manager.
- Intel Chipset Device Software uses an unusual date for the devices that it is targeting. The date 07-18-1968 is symbolic. Intel was founded on that day. This date is to lower the rank of Intel Chipset Device Software.
- This update is necessary because it is a supporting utility that should not overwrite any other drivers.
- Ensure to follow the OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client system install instructions if you have the respective system.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition
Windows 11 S-Mode
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Windows 10S 64-bit
Applies to
Intel Chipset Device Software
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
For Thin Client systems
Note: If the driver size is more than 900 MB, ensure to increase the RAM Disk Size to 1000 MB before installing the driver. If RAM Disk is not available, follow the below steps.
1. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
2. Disable the Write Filter (WF) by double-clicking the WF Disable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.
3. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
4. Click Download File.
5. Double-click the EXE/MSI file and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Enable the Write Filter by double-clicking WF Enable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
For Thin Client systems
Note: If the driver size is more than 900 MB, ensure to increase the RAM Disk Size to 1000 MB before installing the driver. If RAM Disk is not available, follow the below steps.
1. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
2. Disable the Write Filter (WF) by double-clicking the WF Disable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.
3. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
4. Click Download File.
5. Double-click the EXE/MSI file and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Enable the Write Filter by double-clicking WF Enable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.
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