How to Update the Drivers for a Gigabyte Motherboard

Gigabtye is a technology company that makes many different lines of motherboards. As problems, compatibility issues and new technology arise, Gigabyte develops new motherboard drivers to address these features and issues. You may be reluctant to update your motherboard drivers since if the motherboard goes down, the entire computer is done for. In almost all cases, you can update your motherboard drivers without having technical problems.

Instructions

1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the Gigabyte website.

2. Click "Support and Downloads."

3. Enter the motherboard model in the search box and click "Search." You can also click "Search" with an empty box to bring up a drop-down menu. Choose "Motherboard" and your motherboard's socket, chipset and model.

4. Choose "Driver" in the "Download Type" drop-down menu and select your operating system.

5. Click the file download location closest to you, usually America. Click "Save" and make a note of the download location. Double-click the file once it is downloaded. Click "I Agree" to agree to the end user license agreement. Click "Next" until the installation is complete. Click "Finish" and reboot your computer.

References

• Playtool: How to install your motherboard chipset drivers
• Gigabyte: GA-MA74GMT-S2