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Ethernet drivers belong to Motherboard or CPU?

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  • Windows XP
  • Drivers
  • CPUs
  • Gigabyte
  • Ethernet Card
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May 4, 2014 3:31:22 AM

I have an Intel i5 CPU and a Gigabyte z77 Motherboard. If I have to download ethernet drivers, do I look for it on Intel's website or Gigabyte's?

Original problem : My build does not have a CD drive so I am unable to use the driver software that comes with the motherboard CD. I am trying to download it on my laptop and transfer it to my new PC via pen drive. Basically the internet on the new build is not working, I am assuming this is because I haven't installed network drivers?

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May 4, 2014 3:35:20 AM

hi firstrig
your ethernet/lan drivers belong to your motherboard drivers , go to gigabytes site, select your motherboard and O.S. and download the drivers from there
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May 4, 2014 3:49:31 AM

i will give you a link , what version of windows are you using and 32/64 bit ?
and your mobo is gigabyte z77 what ? , what numbers after z77 , they make a few diffrent models
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May 4, 2014 4:07:06 AM

mickypheonix said:
i will give you a link , what version of windows are you using and 32/64 bit ?
and your mobo is gigabyte z77 what ? , what numbers after z77 , they make a few diffrent models


I managed to find the downloads page, now, I need to know which ones do I need to download? (I have dedicated sound card and GPU so they have their own drivers)

Do I need this "Intel Management Engine Interface" thingy? I googled around multiple forums, no one seems to know what it is what what it does and how I will be affected if I don't use it.

I am using GA-Z77P-D3 motherboard. Intel i5-3750K CPU.
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May 4, 2014 4:09:25 AM

you only need ethernet /LAN drivers
look for your LAN or Ethernet driver
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May 4, 2014 4:13:41 AM

mickypheonix said:
you only need ethernet /LAN drivers
look for your LAN or Ethernet driver


I installed the hard disk in AHCI mode, do I need to download "Intel® Rapid Storage Technology" driver?
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May 4, 2014 4:21:20 AM

Go to your device manager and see if you have any missing drivers ?
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May 4, 2014 8:31:41 AM

mickypheonix said:
Go to your device manager and see if you have any missing drivers ?


There are no missing drivers, everything is working fine, except the internet. I hope it will work after I have installed the drivers which I downloaded a few minutes ago. I am just inquiring for general purposes since things like "Intel Management Engine Interface" and "Intel® Rapid Storage Technology" seem to be optional and debated all over the forums with no definitive answer. It's just a few MBs of space so I don't mind downloading and installing them, but I just don't want to install drivers that might conflict later and I don't want to miss out by not installing essentials. Hence the dilemma.
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May 4, 2014 11:59:18 PM

if it is all working fine and no missing drivers then you dont need to touch it , windows update will pick up any driver updates
as for your other questions this will help answer them
http://intelmanagementengine.com/intel-technologies/all...
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and...
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