Intel chipset drivers for Windows 8

[toronado455]

I just installed Windows 8. Do I need to download and install these Intel chipset drivers from Gigabyte, or are they already installed by Windows?

Intel Management Engine Interface
Intel INF installation

 

[Berryracer]

the basic drivers / identifiers are only installed

I always install the latest ones from Intel

Intel Chipset Drivers v9.4.0.1016

Intel Rapid Storage Technology v12.0.0.1083

Intel Management Engine Interface v9.0.0.1310

Intel USB 3.0 Driver v2.0.100

 

[Raincity]

Intel RST is optional unless you are running raid. USB 3.0 is already supported in Win 8 so no need for the Win 8 driver.

 

[Berryracer]

Intel RST is optional unless you are running raid. USB 3.0 is already supported in Win 8 so no need for the Win 8 driver.

you should ALWAYS install the IRST driver ragardless of RAID!

It has the SATA / AHCI controller driver. that's what determines the performance!

Everytime a new Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver is released I can't wait to try it out and benchmark using Crystal Diskmark! it does make a difference

 

[toronado455]

Can I use this utility below if I don't know what I need?
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

 

[Mem]

Can I use this utility below if I don't know what I need?
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Yes,I have used it does a good job.