Help with drivers for new computer

Wheel in the Sky

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I am downloading the drivers for my new computer ahead of time on my current computer from my motherboard's website. I believe I need Chipset, Network, Audio, USB 3.0, and Graphics.

Here is what ASRock lists under drivers for my motherboard:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z87M%20Pro4/?cat=Download&os=Win764
1 Realtek high definition audio driver ver:6.0.1.6873
2 INF driver ver:9.4.0.1017
3 Intel Management Engine driver ver:9.0.0.1287
4 Intel Rapid Start driver ver:3.0.0.1031
5 Intel Smart Connect driver ver:4.1.40.2143
6 Lan driver ver:18.2.63.0
7 AppCharger ver:1.0.6
8 Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and utility ver:12.6.0.1033
9 Intel USB 3.0 driver ver:2.0.0.102
10 VGA driver ver:9.18.10.3186



So which ones should I download? I see Audio is #1, and USB 3.0 is #9. Not sure beyond that.

I looked in the motherboard's manual, but there is no driver information, just a CD.

I am using Windows 7-64bit and using onboard graphics and sound. I will connect the monitor via HDMI.
 
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"So which ones should I download? I see Audio is #1, and USB 3.0 is #9."

Yes, those two you will need.

You also want the Intel INF (chipset driver), but I would download the latest version from Intel, the top one of the two HERE.

And you want the LAN driver (#6) for your Ethernet adapter.

You only need the graphic driver if you are going to use the onboard graphics instead of a card, which you have said you are -- so get that too.

RealBeast

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"So which ones should I download? I see Audio is #1, and USB 3.0 is #9."

Yes, those two you will need.

You also want the Intel INF (chipset driver), but I would download the latest version from Intel, the top one of the two HERE.

And you want the LAN driver (#6) for your Ethernet adapter.

You only need the graphic driver if you are going to use the onboard graphics instead of a card, which you have said you are -- so get that too.
 
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