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    P-7805u, chipset version...

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Dbz Hertz, Apr 17, 2012.

  1. Dbz Hertz

    Dbz Hertz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all, in searching for a separate issue I have with my laptop, I came across two different chipsets on Gateway's website.

    The first chipset is Intel 8.7.0.1007 2.1 MB 01/02/2012

    The second chipset Intel 9.1.1.1020 2.4 MB 06/28/2010

    My dilemma? How is it that chipset 9.1.x.x.xxxx was released in 2010, but chipset 8.7.x.xxxx was released in 2012?

    Am I to believe that the 8.7.x.xxxx is the newer chipset? I can't find anything with a search on this site or using google. I just want to make sure I have the most up to date drivers.

    Thanks.
     
    Dbz Hertz, Apr 17, 2012
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  2. jimbob83

    jimbob83 Notebook Evangelist

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    The latest drivers are usually found on the component manufacturers' sites. In this case I would go to Intel's site and use their Driver Update Utility: Intel® Driver Update Utility

    I have a P-7805u myself, but I've never downloaded anything from Gateway's site.
     
    jimbob83, Apr 17, 2012
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    Lykos Notebook Consultant

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    I'm with Jimbob here. I've had my 7805u for the longest time and not once did I ever download drivers from gateways website. It would be best if you looked at what kind-of drivers you needed and then went to each manufacturers website.
     
    Lykos, Apr 17, 2012
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  4. Dbz Hertz

    Dbz Hertz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Great! Thanks guys.
     
    Dbz Hertz, Apr 17, 2012
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    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    So you know, some of the versions released are hybrid Windows Vista and Windos 7 drivers and may have lower version numbers. This is not always the case but some times is. As mentioned the BULK OEM drivers are usually best as Gateway no longer seems to update driver versions.
     
    TANWare, Apr 19, 2012
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    Dbz Hertz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was able to go to Intel's site and get the correct chipset update. :D

    Thanks.
     
    Dbz Hertz, Apr 19, 2012
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