The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility installs Windows* INF files to the target system. These 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

This update takes approximately 3MB of space on your hard drive.

Downloading the package

Click the file link to download the file from the Web page.
When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file.

Extracting the package

Windows 7/Vista

Click Start, then click Start Search.
Type c1chp09us17.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
Double-click the c1chp09us17.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog, click Continue.
Click Next. Read the license agreement.
Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
Click Next.
Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\CHIPSET\c1chp09us17.
Click Next.
Click Finish.

Windows XP

Click Start, click Search and then click All files and folders.
Type c1chp09us17.exe in the search field, then click Search. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
Double-click the c1chp09us17.exe icon.
Click Next. Read the license agreement.
Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
Click Next.
Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\CHIPSET\c1chp09us17.
Click Next.
Click Finish.

Installing the package

Windows 7/Vista

Close all open applications.
Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run.
Type C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\CHIPSET\c1chp09us17\Setup.exe, then click OK.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Windows XP

Close all open applications.
Click Start, then click Run.
Type C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\CHIPSET\c1chp09us17\Setup.exe, then click OK.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.