The Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility installs Windows INF files to the target system The INF files inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality such as AGP USB Core PCI and ISAPNP services
This software can be installed in three modes Interactive Silent and Unattended Preload Interactive Mode requires user input during installation Silent Mode and Unattended Preload do not This software also offers a set of command line flags which provide additional installation choices The command line flags are not case sensitive
INF files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel R chipset components in order to ensure that the following features function properly
Core PCI and ISAPNP Services
PCIe Support
IDE ATA33 ATA66 ATA100 Storage Support
SATA Storage Support
USB Support
Identification of Intel R Chipset Components in the Device Manager