Questions tagged [chipset]

chipset is a set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found on the motherboard.

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What drivers to install on Windows Server 2008 R2?

I just installed Win 2008 R2 on the Mainboard with the AMD 785G chipset. Should I install any chipset drivers? Should I install the ATI Catalyst drivers? Are there performance benefits (I use Remote Desktop only)?
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C602 Chipset and PCIe Gen3

I've been working recently on a Supermicro X9QR7-TF+/X9QRi-F+ server. I took the user's manual and saw two things: the chipset is Intel C602, and the expansion slots are PCIe 3.0. According to Intel's website C602 chipset supports PCIe…
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How to identify specific chipset driver on client to add to WDS driver database?

I have two new models to support, Optiplex 790 and Lenovo L520. I need to add their chipset drivers to the Windows Deployment server and Intel's driver package is a suite of chipset drivers. WDS discovers way too many: Prior to installing the…
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Intel XEON 9th generation on socket LGA 1151 ("H4") and Windows Server 2012 R2

I'm about to buy a INTEL Xeon E-2246G (if I'm lucky to get one here) and put it into MSI MB Sc LGA1151 Z370-A PRO (https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z370-A-PRO) and I have two uncertainties: Does "1151" socket stating "supports 9th gen Intel..." also…
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Does my Z370 HD3P board have the Intel Management Engine?

I recently got a Gigabyte Z370 HD3P motherboard. How can find out if it has the Intel management engine on it or not? One person told me it is on the CPU, but my understanding is that it is a secondary chip that is on the motherboard.
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How to link hostapd to physical wireless card via ethernet?

I want to separate the software and physical part of an access point into two different equipments. As a first step, I have installed hostapd in an Ubuntu server machine. How can we link hostapd to a physical wireless card located in another machine…
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Processor heatsink: How is their cooling efficiency determined?

Most heatsinks over processor chips that I have seen in the processors are more or less different from one another in terms of size and build. Are there any classifications for these heatsinks? How is their cooling efficiency determined? Which type…
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Which motherboards support ECC RAM and USB 3.0?

I'm gathering specs to build a highly reliable file server, somewhat future proof for the next 3-5 years. The component I'm starting with is the motherboard. Are there motherboards that have been shown to support ECC RAM (and which particular…
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