In this post, you will learn how to download and update Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller driver in Windows 10 if you have to install the driver manually. There are 2 ways introduced here you can use to download the official Intel USB 3.0 drivers. This download record provides the USB 3.0 driver version 5.0.0.32 for Intel® NUC. Note: Do not run this driver's installer (Setup.exe) from a USB storage device (example: external USB hard drive or USB thumb drive). Home » Intel(R) USB 3.0 Root Hub Use the links on this page to download the latest version of Intel(R) USB 3.0 Root Hub drivers. All drivers available for download have been scanned by antivirus program. Not sure if this is the right driver or software for your component? Run Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to automatically detect driver or software updates. Note: The Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver is not supported on Windows* XP and Windows Vista.
Why did Intel release two Windows* 7 USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller (xHCI) drivers?
Two different Intel® chipset platforms are available for Windows 7. Each platform has its own USB 3.0 xHCI driver:
- Intel® 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family
- Intel® 8 Series/C220 Chipset Family/4th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor with U-Series Platform I/O
Can I install either of the drivers on my computer?
No, the driver must match the chipset family platform for your computer.
Where can I find the download files for the USB 3.0 xHCI Windows* 7 driver?
Are xHCI drivers for Intel USB 3.0 available for Windows* 8?
No, the Windows* 8 operating system comes with an inbox USB 3.0 xHCI driver.
Intel Usb 3.0 Driver Windows 8 Download
1. Installs Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver (version 5.0.3.42) for Intel® 8 Series/C220 Series Chipset Families, and 4th Generation Intel Core Processor U-Series Platform.
Usb 3.0 Driver
2. Installs Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit operating system on Intel 7 Series Chipsets and Intel C216 Series Chipsets.