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Toggle Search Search [ ] Search Intel.com Close Search Panel Advanced Search close close + mechanical + mechanical 2 + mechanical 3 + mechanical 4 + mechanical 5 Using Intel.com Search You can easily search the entire Intel.com site in several ways. + Brand Name : Core i9 + Document Number : 123456 + Code Name : Emerald Rapids + Special Operators : "Ice Lake", Ice AND Lake, Ice OR Lake, Ice* Quick Links You can also try the quick links below to see results for most popular searches. + Product Information + Support + Drivers & Software Recent Searches Advanced Search [All of these terms] Find results with [All Results ] Show results from Only search in [ ] Title [ ] Description [ ] Content ID Search Sign In to access restricted content * Product Support * Processors Support Knowledge Base Why Is There a Date of 1968 in the Intel(r) Chipset Device Software Utility? Content Type: Install & Setup | Article ID: 000095169 | Last Reviewed: 01/05/2024 Description Resolution Description Resolution Description I am seeing a date o 07/18/1968 when I run the Intel Chipset Device Software Utility. Resolution The Intel Chipset Device Software Utility shows a date of 07/18/1968 because it is symbolic: Intel was founded on that date. The reason this date is used is to lower the rank of drivers in concern. This is necessary because it's a supporting utility that should not overwrite any other drivers. Updating these drivers is not needed. Do not worry if you don't have the latest version. The Intel(r) Chipset Device Software installs the Windows* INF files. An INF is a text file that provides the operating system with information about a piece of hardware on the system. In the case of the current Intel Chipset Device Software, that information is primarily the product name for the piece of hardware. This allows the operating system to show the correct name for that piece of hardware in Device Manager. Related Products This article applies to 68 products. 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