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Intel Chipset Drivers (Windows 8.1 64bit)

Applicable Models

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

  • SVF11N11CLB
  • SVF11N11CLP
  • SVF11N11CLS
  • SVF11N13CLB
  • SVF11N13CLP
  • SVF11N13CLS
  • SVF11N13CXS

About this download

Benefits and improvements

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel® Chipset drivers for the following components:
  • Intel Chipset driver version 9.4.4.1006
  • Intel Pentium® processor N and J Series / Intel Celeron® processor N and J Series AHCI - 0F23 version 9.4.4.1005

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error Device Manager Exclaimation Point Error that may appear in Device Manager next to "SM Bus Controller" and "Unknown Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 8.1 64-bit

File Info

File Name

  • EP0000552166.exe

File Version

  • 9.4.4.1006

File Size

  • 3.71 Mb

Release Date

  • 02-20-2014

Before You Start


Important Notes

  • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

Download & Install


Download and Installation Instructions

  1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  2. Download the EP0000552166.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
  3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000552166.exe file to begin the installation.
  4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
  5. The driver will automatically install.
  6. Please wait for the installation to complete.
  7. Restart the computer.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the Intel Chipset drivers is complete.