Drivers guide

Install the drivers your hardware needs. You chose manual installation during setup; this guide walks you through it.

Why manual installation?

Manual installation gives you:

  • Full control over driver versions
  • Potentially lower system resource usage
  • Fewer potentially unwanted applications

To switch to automatic installation via Windows Update, use the files in the 2. Drivers directory in the Atlas folder. See our guide to restore the Atlas folder if you can’t find it.

Want to Switch to Automatic?

Use the files in the 2. Drivers directory in the Atlas folder to let Windows Update handle driver installation.

Which drivers do I need?

Start with the drivers your system needs:

  • Graphics (GPU/iGPU) – Display output and gaming
  • Audio – Sound from speakers or headphones
  • Wi-Fi/Network – Internet connectivity
  • Bluetooth – Wireless peripherals (only if you use them)
  • Chipset – System stability and performance

Multiple Graphics Cards

If you have both integrated and dedicated graphics (e.g., Intel CPU with NVIDIA GPU), install drivers for both so you can switch between GPUs.

Tip

Install in this order: Graphics → Network → Audio → Chipset → Other (Bluetooth, etc.). Display and internet work first, then the rest.

Driver installation guides

Graphics Drivers

NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPU drivers

Network Drivers

Wi-Fi and Ethernet drivers for internet connectivity

Audio Drivers

Sound drivers for speakers and headphones

Chipset Drivers

Install chipset drivers for better performance

Other Drivers

Bluetooth, printer, and other device drivers

Next steps

After installing drivers: