So many files listed on MSI, what ones necessary

[Seraphim974]

Hey I am reinstalling my OS after a few months and am kinda being driven nuts by the amount of drivers on MSI's website for this z77a-g43 mobo.

they have a drivers tab which has:


Intel VGA Driver.
Description VGA Driver
Type On-Board VGA Drivers


Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Description Intel Rapid Storage Technology for SATA AHCI mode.
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers


Intel Smart Connect Technology Driver
Description N/A
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers


Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver
Description N/A
Type On-Board PIDE/SATA Drivers


Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Description • Realtek High Definition Audio System Software
• WinXP Driver Version: 5.10.0.6586
• Windows 7/Vista Version: 6.0.1.6586
Type On-Board Audio Drivers


Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Drivers (W8)
Description Network Driver
Type On-Board LAN Drivers


Intel Management Engine Driver
Description N/A
Type System & Chipset Drivers


Intel Chipset Driver.
Description N/A
Type System & Chipset Drivers


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I suppose Ill just download and install the chipset driver file. I just wanted to keep everything minimal since ive had stabiity issues with the last install. thanks for any input

 

[SolidBladez]

The ones you'll need are:

• Chipset
• Management Engine
• Realtek Ethernet
• Realtek Audio*

*only if you aren't using a dedicated sound card

The rest are optional and needed if you're using that particular part of the board.

For example:

• Intel VGA - you're using onboard video
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology - using RAID but you could use it for AHCI (I find the stock Microsoft driver still to be okay in most situations)
• Intel Rapid Start Technology - useless and can be disabled in the BIOS

 

[Seraphim974]

thanks I'll try that out