Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller how to download and install the driver

Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller is a hdc hardware device. This Windows driver was developed by Intel Corporation. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&SUBSYS_2AF1103C; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Intel Corporation Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller - install the driver 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 12.8.2.1000 dated 2013-08-28.
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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 confirm the installation 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 analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Download size of the driver: 364573 bytes (356.03 KB)
This driver received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 2489 votes.
This driver was released for the following versions of Windows:

• 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 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 using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

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 detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate 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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