Intel Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller is a hdc device. This Windows driver was developed by Intel. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&SUBSYS_2AB5103C.

1. Manually install Intel Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Intel Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 11.0.0.1032 released on 2011-11-29.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is started 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 setup wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver setup 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 new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Driver file size: 330947 bytes (323.19 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.9 stars by 23030 users.
This driver will work for the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 64 bits
• 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 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 install 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. Open DriverMax and click 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 driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Intel Intel R Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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