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    updating chipset software?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ardroth, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. Ardroth

    Ardroth Notebook Consultant

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    I am considering updating my chipset software... however, I really don't know what this means, and I'm a little hesitant to go for it. I'm specifically referring to this article:

    http://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/ts/detail.php?Index=30063&keyword=pc guide

    Sometimes I get the poor audio performance and frequent crashes with some of the later versions of audio editing programs... I was hoping this may be the solution. What does it mean? and is it a risky thing to do?

    Thanks.

    PS-currently running Intel C2D 945GM chipset
     
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  2. schoko

    schoko Custom User Title

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    it´s just updating drivers, nothing more and nothing less. Intel´s chipset software is a bundle of drivers for that specific chipset, in your case the 945GM ( with integrated graphics), and it contains drivers for the onboard hardware.

    but you should have a look at HP´s drivers and support page, and see what date their latest chipset software carries. if it´s really old, you should think of installing new ones directly from microsoft.

    but i don´t think that a driver for audio is integrated in the chipset software. you should take a look and check whats your soundcard, and get the latest drivers for that too.

    basicly newer drivers fix some problems, and give you better performance ( at least they should ;) )
     
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