Identifying 790GX chipset driver version...

[KayGee]

How do I find out if the version of the chipset drivers that Windows 7 RTM 64-bit installed automatically is the same as the latest chipset drivers listed on the ASUS website (model M4A78T-E)? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Antman]

This tool will show you detailed info regarding your chipset, etc. http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

Device Manager will list your current driver. Compare the dates and versions to the detailed info at your preferred download site.

 

[KayGee]

Antman, thank you for the help. However, I know the board has an AMD 790GX chipset, I have CPU-ID already installed and I don't see anything that says "790GX" under "System Devices" in "Device Manager". I know that the chipset is displayed under "System Devices" in Intel builds, but this is my first AMD build and I'm at a complete loss. There has to be a way to find out what version of chipset drivers have been installed, but I can't figure it out and I'd really appreciate any help. Thanks again.

 

[TGSoldier]

In device Manager, expand system devices..

You will see your chipset there. Right click on it and go to properties.

Hit the driver tab. You will see the date there.

 

[Antman]

So, a possibe transform of the question is - How do I identify driver details for an AMD chipset through Windows Device Mananger?

I think you are saying that it is not listed under System Devices.

I have no idea - unless you check the video driver (I am guessing because I think the chipset/video are one and the same).

 

[KayGee]

So, a possibe transform of the question is - How do I identify driver details for an AMD chipset through Windows Device Mananger?

I think you are saying that it is not listed under System Devices.

I have no idea - unless you check the video driver (I am guessing because I think the chipset/video are one and the same).

Exactly! I have an x58-based i7 build and another 4-year old 865PE-based Prescott build and both of them have a few items listed under "System Devices" clearly labeled as "X58" and "865" respectively. In this AMD build, there are no entries labeled as "790GX" or something similar.

 

[Antman]

Which brings me back to "I have no idea - unless you check the video driver (I am guessing because I think the chipset/video are one and the same)"

 

[KayGee]

Well, I went ahead and installed the latest chipset drivers that I got from ASUS's website and I checked the driver version of every item under "System Devices" and they're all Microsoft (the same one, in fact, 6.1.something). The video drivers are ATI. Oh well, I give up. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions. I really appreciate it. If anyone has anything else to add, I'll be checking this thread every now and then.