Driver for Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller - downloading and installing it

Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller is a hdc hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Intel Corporation. PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&SUBSYS_2AB5103C is the matching hardware id of this device.

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 11.6.1.1001 released on 2012-09-18.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is running 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 setup wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by Intel Corporation.
Download size of the driver: 373770 bytes (365.01 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.6 stars by 14417 users.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows XP 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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