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    Vista 64bit upgrade - Intel driver question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by osinsh, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. osinsh

    osinsh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there!

    In the GUIDE [ http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=144783&highlight=how+to+install+64bit+vista] there is said, that I need to download Intel Chipset Driver/INF Update Utility and Turbo Memory Driver from provided links, but in my manufacturer's page [Acer 8930G] I have Intel_AHCI_v8.5.0.1032 and Intel_Robson_1.6_v1.6.1.1004.

    The question is:
    - do I install all four of them?
    - do I install the first two?
    - do I install the second two?
     
    osinsh, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    The Intel AHCI IS the SATA-Raid drive.
    As for Intel Robson, I would surmise those are the Chipset drivers.
    Basically the only 2 things you really need.

    I would first install the chipset drivers and then SATA.
     
    Deks, Dec 18, 2008
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    Umm...Intel Robson is NOT the chipset driver. Robson is the Intel Turbo memory, you need to install this only if you have that memory.
     
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    osinsh Notebook Enthusiast

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    THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Then I'll forget about other two [I presume they are specifically for Lenovo then].
     
    osinsh, Dec 18, 2008
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    Um. I have 8930 with DDR3 and whatnot. Should be, right?

     
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    Hi, Vista x64 doesn't actually require those drivers as they are built into the OS, I never use them on my main desktop....
     
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    Intel Turbo Memory is essentially a small usb flash drive 'specifically' made for Vista.
    In essence, it transfers the page file to the usb thumb drive, attempting to reduce the load on your system.
    Given the fact you have 3GB of RAM in your laptop, the driver is not needed as you don't even use the usb drive to enhance your systems performance.
    That's a 'readyboost' option in any case and from a lot of people's perspective 'failed technology'
    Good in theory, bad in practice (as is with numerous things in Vista).

    So disregard the Intel Robson driver as it's not what you need.
    On another note, 'Chriscatt' made a valid point when he stated that Vista doesn't need those drivers as they are already built into the OS.
    The only time you would probably need the drivers in question is if you would install XP 32bit or XP 64bit OS.
     
    Deks, Dec 18, 2008
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