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 device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Intel Corporation. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&SUBSYS_2AE2103C.

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 location below. This download link is for the driver version 11.6.1.1001 dated 2012-09-18.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control (UAC) is started 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 quite straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the updated driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
The file size of this driver is 373770 bytes (365.01 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.5 stars by 32502 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. Installing the Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~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 detected driver updates. Search the list 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. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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