{"id":1057,"date":"2021-05-26T12:20:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T06:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2025-05-16T16:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T11:04:18","slug":"how-to-update-motherboard-drivers-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-motherboard-drivers-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Download\/Update Motherboard Drivers on Windows 11,10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does the motherboard have drivers, and is there a need to update them?<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, like other connected devices on your computer, the components attached to the motherboard have drivers, and they should always be updated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drivers help communicate with different PC parts, such as the CPU, video card, PCI devices, system memory, and hard drives. An updated driver includes optimization and bug fixes, thus helping boost the motherboard\u2019s and connected devices\u2019 performance. Hence, essential circuit board drivers like the chipset, USB, sound, VGA, Storage, and network drivers should be updated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More:- How to Fix Realtek Audio Issues in Windows 11, 10<\/a><\/p>\n

But how can one Download and update motherboard drivers on Windows 11\/10? This article will discuss how to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

The drivers can be updated manually (through the manufacturer\u2019s website and Device Manager) or automatically (using Advanced Driver Updater<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Let’s learn the steps for the same.<\/p>\n

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Note : <\/strong>To update the driver, an individual must know the manufacturer's details and model number.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n

What Is a Motherboard Driver?<\/b><\/h3>\n

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It is a printed circuit board in your machine that distributes electricity and communicates between the CPU, RAM, and other hardware components. <\/span>There are different types of motherboard drivers, like Network, Chipset, Sound, USB, and Storage drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Signs Your Motherboard Drivers Need Updating<\/h3>\n

Here are a few symptoms that, if observed, mean that your drivers need to be updated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The hardware on your PC (USB ports, audio jacks, other peripherals) stops working or is not working properly.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Slow or Unstable PC Performance.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Frequent System Crashes or Blue Screens (BSODs).<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Connectivity issues with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Glitches are observed when playing games or working on graphics applications.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Missing Features in BIOS\/UEFI.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Yellow exclamation marks or \u201cUnknown Device\u201d under Device Manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Luckily, No. Mobo drivers contain a package of necessary drivers, and the Windows pre-installs default drivers. However, you should update motherboard drivers to keep the components running glitch-free and enhance your computer’s performance.<\/p>\n

    Top Ways To Download\/Install\/Update Motherboard Drivers<\/h2>\n

    If you are wondering how to update motherboard drivers, then you must know that drivers can be updated in two ways \u2013 automatically and manually.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Note : <\/strong>Manual method is time-consuming and requires patience, while the automatic way is quick and easy. Also, to update the chipset driver manually, you need information about the operating system and the device\u2019s model number. However, no such information is required when updating drivers with Advanced Driver Updater. This motherboard driver updater tool scans the system for outdated drivers and shows the most compatible driver update without visiting the manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

    See This-<\/strong> How to Fix PCI Modem Drivers Problems<\/a><\/p>\n

    Method 1 \u2013 Manual Ways To Download\/Update Motherboard Drivers<\/b><\/h3>\n

    a) Using Manufacturer’s Website<\/h4>\n

    You must visit the manufacturer’s website to manually download and install the system board drivers. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

    1.<\/strong> Visit the official website of the motherboard manufacturer, such as MSI, ASUS, or Gigabyte.
    \n2.<\/strong> Search for the motherboard model number > select motherboard.
    \n3.<\/strong> Click Support > Go to the driver download page and download the correct driver for your operating system.<\/p>\n

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    Tip : <\/strong>To avoid facing any issues, download drivers for all the components of the motherboard.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

    ASUS<\/strong> users need to click on Driver & Utility > Drivers & Tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    MSI<\/strong> users, to get the motherboard driver > click Drivers & Downloads<\/strong> > Driver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Gigabyte<\/strong> users, go to Downloads > Drivers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    4. <\/strong>Once on the driver page, look for the motherboard drivers like audio, SATA RAID, VGA, etc, and download it.<\/p>\n

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    5<\/strong>. Go to the location where you downloaded the file, double-click the .exe file, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. If it is a zipped file, you must unzip it and then click on the .exe file to install the driver update for motherboard drivers.<\/p>\n

    6. Restart the PC after updating mobo drivers. This helps apply changes.<\/p>\n

    b) Device Manager<\/h4>\n

    1. Press Windows + X > select Device Manager.<\/p>\n

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    2.\u00a0 Double-click on the categories linked to the motherboard (e.g. network adapter, chipset, sound, etc.)<\/p>\n

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    3. Right-click on the device > select Update driver > choose Search automatically for drivers.<\/p>\n

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    4. Wait for the driver update to download and install.
    \n5. Restart the PC to apply changes.<\/p>\n

    c) Windows Optional Updates<\/h4>\n

    You can also update drivers through Windows Update by following these steps<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    1.You can also update drivers through Windows Update. Press Windows + I > open Windows settings > Update & Security > View optional updates (Windows 10). Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates (Windows 11).
    \n2. Double-click Driver updates > Download and install.<\/p>\n

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    Method 2 \u2013 Download\/Update the Motherboard Driver Automatically<\/h3>\n

    Suppose you cannot locate the correct driver update or are afraid of downloading an incorrect driver. In that case, you can do it automatically using the professional mobo driver updater tool, Advanced Driver Updater. The software helps eliminate the risk of downloading the incorrect drivers. So, without worrying, let\u2019s learn how to use the driver-update software on Windows and initiate a motherboard driver update<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Must Read- <\/strong>How to Download and Update PCI Device Drivers for Windows 11,10<\/a><\/p>\n

    1.<\/strong> Click the download button to get Advanced Driver Updater<\/p>\n

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    2.<\/strong> Double-click the downloaded .exe file to install the tool.
    \n3.<\/strong> Run Advanced Driver Updater > Start Scan Now.<\/p>\n

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    \n4.<\/strong> Wait for the driver updating tool to scan the system for outdated and problematic drivers.<\/p>\n

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    \n5.<\/strong> Once you have the scan results, click the Update driver next to the motherboard.<\/p>\n

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    Note : <\/strong>If you have the Pro version of the product, you can update all outdated drivers at once by clicking Update All. However, using the trial version, you must update each driver individually. What\u2019s more? The registered version has a 60-day money-back guarantee and a team of trained technical support personnel.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n

    6. After updating the driver, restart the system. The mobo drivers should now be updated, and we hope that this resolves the query on motherboard driver update.<\/p>\n

    FAQs on Motherboard Drivers<\/h3>\n

    Q1. How do I find out which Motherboard I have?<\/h4>\n