PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2C98
Chipset driver
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2C98 is the Intel Corporation Core Processor Integrated Memory Controller, a chipset device. It is a platform part of the chipset or processor. Windows usually works without its named driver, but the chipset package gives it the right name and power settings. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on intel.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2C98 |
|---|---|
| Device name | Core Processor Integrated Memory Controller |
| Maker | Intel Corporation (PCI vendor ID 8086) |
| Device type | Chipset |
| Driver guide | Get the Intel chipset driver |
| Latest official package | Intel Chipset Device Software (SetupChipset.exe) 10.1.20658.8883, January 8, 2026 |
How to install the driver for Core Processor Integrated Memory Controller
- Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2C98. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Chipset INF updates sometimes appear here.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Chipset.
- Use the chip maker's package. Intel Chipset Device Software (SetupChipset.exe) on intel.com. Our get the intel chipset driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Device Manager should list it under System devices with its proper name.
Other Intel chipset IDs
VEN_8086&DEV_2C62Core Processor QuickPath Architecture Generic Non-core RegistersVEN_8086&DEV_2C81Core Processor QuickPath Architecture System Address DecoderVEN_8086&DEV_2C90Core Processor QPI Link 0VEN_8086&DEV_2C91Core Processor QPI Physical 0VEN_8086&DEV_2C99Core Processor Integrated Memory Controller Target Address DecoderVEN_8086&DEV_2C9ACore Processor Integrated Memory Controller Test RegistersVEN_8086&DEV_2C9CCore Processor Integrated Memory Controller Test RegistersVEN_8086&DEV_2CA0Core Processor Integrated Memory Controller Channel 0 Control Register
Device names: The PCI ID Repository, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.