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    Over the life of a notebook system, the need to install system software or drivers may become necessary. Installing new operating systems or troubleshooting system problems are common reasons to install or update system software.

    When possible, system software should be obtained from the original manufacturer of the notebook system. Notebook hardware and software is customized and validated to work with a specific model of notebook. For this reason, only the original manufacturer can provide all the required software for the system.

    Intel Software and Drivers
    If software or driver updates are not available from the original manufacturer of the notebook, Intel reference drivers may be used. Reference drivers are tested on generic Intel hardware only and have not been confirmed to work on specific notebook models and configurations from system manufacturers. Operating system updates may also be required to ensure the Intel reference drivers install successfully.

  • If you wish to use Intel reference drivers and software to update your system, the following installation order should be followed.

    Driver installation order for systems using Windows* operating systems
    1. Operating system service packs available from Microsoft*  †
    2. Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility (if required)
    3. Microsoft DirectX*
    4. Intel video/graphics driver
    5. Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Drivers
    6. Intel PROSet Utility
    Detailed Driver Descriptions

    • Operating System Service Packs
      Intel software and drivers have been validated and are only fully supported on operating systems updated with the required service packs.

    • Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility
      The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility enables features of the chipset that are built into the motherboard. This utility must be installed FIRST in order for the operating system to accurately use the features built into the chipset. If this utility is not installed, the operating system may not know what chipset is being used and may not run to full potential.

      Many operating systems will already contain the information necessary to recognize Intel chipsets and therefore this update is not necessary. Refer to the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility Support web site to determine whether the utility is required for your specific chipset and operating system combination.

    • Microsoft DirectX
      Neglecting to update DirectX can reduce your system performance. Refer to the DirectX* Information and Downloads † area on Microsoft's web site.

    • Graphics Driver
      For additional information or to download the latest driver, refer to Intel® Graphics Driver support.

    • Wireless LAN Drivers
      The Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Drivers support the Intel PRO/Wireless series of WLAN adapters. Without these drivers the WLAN adapter will not function. For additional information, refer to support.intel.com for your particular adapter.

    • Intel® PROSet Utility
      The Intel PROSet Utility is a software suite that allows configuration and monitoring of your Intel networking adapters. Advanced features of the Intel WLAN adapters are supported. For additional information, refer to support.intel.com for your particular adapter.


      † This link will take you off of the Intel Web site. Intel does not control the content of the destination Web Site.

    • This applies to:
    Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
    		Intel® Centrino® with vPro™ Technology

    Solution ID: CS-026054
    Date Created: 24-Apr-2007
    Last Modified: 01-Jul-2008
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