The release is compatible with Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2

Oct 11, 2014 07:05 GMT  ·  By

Intel has made available a fresh USB 3.0 eXtensible host controller driver, namely version 3.0.1.41, which includes support for the producer’s 8, 9, C220, and C610 Chipset Family series, as well as for some other CPU models.

Specifically speaking, the new release can also be applied on Intel’s 4th and 5th generation Core processors, all Core M units, as well as on the Pentium and Celeron N -& J- CPU series.

When it comes to compatibility, the C220 and C610 series support Microsoft’s Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Small Business Server 2008, as well as both 32- and 64-bit variants of Windows 7 (compared to the other chipsets that support only Windows 7).

As for the drivers that the wizard installs, the present package applies the USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller, Root Hub, and Host Controller Switch drivers, and the USB 3.0 Monitor utility.

With this in mind, if you intend to install this update on your system, Intel highlights that its release isn’t compatible with Microsoft’s Windows XP and Vista, and that you shouldn’t try to install the package on these OSes.

In addition to that, the installation must be performed using the “setup.exe” file, as applying the INF only can cause improper device functionality.

That being said, download Intel USB 3.0 Driver 3.0.1.41, take into account all aforementioned aspects, and apply the package on your system. Also, constantly check our website in order to stay “updated one minute ago.”