Download and install Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver

Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller is a hdc hardware device. The developer of this driver was Intel Corporation. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&CC_0106.

1. Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 11.5.0.1171 released on 2012-05-14.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.7 stars out of 81534 votes.

2. How to install Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver using DriverMax

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Start DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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