ASUS P5B-Deluxe; Problems & Fixes

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If you have not noticed, Intel came out with new drivers for the P965 Express Chipset.

Dated 6/4/2007 for the inf. And Matrix Storage Manager .5.0.1017 6/4/2007 and they work fantastic !!!


Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family - Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family Information and Downloads

Agreed, I've installed them both and they seem to be very solid. Perhaps its coincidence but it seems like my computer is running "snappier" with them installed.

Also, has anyone had success with the beta BIOS that was posted recently?

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Agreed, I've installed them both and they seem to be very solid. Perhaps its coincidence but it seems like my computer is running "snappier" with them installed.

Also, has anyone had success with the beta BIOS that was posted recently?

Chipset software updating is new to me so I have a couple of questions hoping someone here can keep me straight.

Do I need to do a fresh OS install in order for the software update to be in effect?

What BIOS settings do I need to make to take advantage on the benefits from the software update?

Will I see any benefits after the update with my current setup? BIOS SATA Configuration set to IDE, 3 SATA II hard drives no raid, 2 SATA DVD Burners and 1 PATA Burner.

TIA.