John Chad, Bachelor Degree in Computer Science & Computer Engineering.
Russel Collins
If you’ve asked yourself “What motherboard drivers do I need?” Then you don’t have to worry as this article will provide you with the answer to that question.
If you are building a new computer, or just want to update your current one, the motherboard drivers can make all the difference.
A motherboard is the central part of a computer and it’s important to make sure you have the right drivers installed. Without them, your system may not function properly or at all.
What motherboard drivers do I need?
Simply input your motherboard brand & model into Google and you’ll be taken to the brands website which has all the available updates for your motherboard, simply download it, put it into a USB and update your BIOS through the USB.
We also suggest you to always do the following:
Type “update my computer” (Windows) or “check for new software updates” in the search bar and install any available updates.
If you are on macOS and have updated your operating system to the latest version, it is unlikely that the drivers it needs will appear automatically. This means that before continuing with other troubleshooting steps, you should open System Information by going to Applications > Utilities > System Information from Finder/Finder sidebar menu.
This tool allows you to see all of what devices are connected directly to your Mac along with their model numbers as well as scan through installed apps looking for anything unusual – such as a device driver not specifically made for an Apple product. You can then go ahead and update these manually accordingly.
Alternative, If you’re not sure which one to install, don’t worry.
You can always go into the device manager and see what’s currently installed for your motherboard. If that driver is working properly then there’s no need to update it with a new one.
What are drivers?
A driver is a computer program that tells your operating system what to do with the hardware. Without drivers, you can’t use any of the components in your PC or laptop like mouse, keyboard, hard drive etc.
It’s important to know which ones are right for you and it all depends on what type of device you want to connect and how old your current configuration is. Sometimes it’ll come pre-installed on a CD but if not then there will usually be an instruction manual alongside them online as well as various downloads depending on what brand they are from.
It’s always best practice when building a new PC to first install the latest chipset driver (if available) before anything else.
Sometimes the system can simply detect the hardware and auto install the driver by itself without any input from the user, your computer’s BIOS is constantly checking the configuration of your hardware in order to operate.
If something changes, or if it detects a new device, then it will load up and install any necessary driver software for that piece of equipment. This process can take place at different times during boot-up so some devices might not be configured right away.
The most common time for this process to occur is when you first start using your system after installing an update or making additional hardware changes such as adding a printer, scanner, or other peripheral.
When these updates happen Windows-like macOS will scan through all attached devices looking for anything unusual and installing appropriate drivers where needed before allowing the use of those peripherals/hardware.
Benefits of Installing Drivers
-Drivers play an important role in installing Windows operating system as well as running software programs.
Some of the drivers are essential for proper functioning of your PC while others provide additional features or support functions that improve performance without being critical.
When you install a new hardware device into your PC, it is often necessary to update the associated driver so that it recognizes this new device correctly and operates with optimal performance levels. If you don’t install updated motherboard drivers then there’s no way to get updates from manufacturers about compatibility issues or improvements they might make available for their products either.
Do I really need to install them?
It is usually not necessary to install motherboard drivers. However, you may need them if Windows detects a new hardware device that needs installing the appropriate driver for it to work properly or when something within your computer changes so that some of the system and software programs might be affected by this change. Additionally, manufacturers like Intel release updated drivers from time-to-time which fix bugs in their products as well as introduce newer features and improvements. Installing these updates ensures maximum performance of all parts of a PC including its operating system as well as running software programs
Some of the drivers are essential for proper functioning of your PC while others provide additional features or support functions that improve performance without being critical