This is the integrated xHCI host controller that runs the USB 3.x ports on Intel-based systems, handling high-speed data and device enumeration. It normally arrives as part of the platform chipset package rather than as a standalone download, and on a laptop or prebuilt the OEM chipset build is the matched version. Windows can drive it generically, but the vendor build resolves the occasional high-speed link or power-state quirk.
Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Controller type | Integrated xHCI host controller |
| Bus role | Runs the USB 3.x ports |
| Driver source | Intel chipset or OEM package |
| Firmware to manage | None separate from the driver |
| Windows built-in support | Drives ports generically |
| Typical failure mode | High-speed link or power-state quirk |
Worth knowing: Integrated USB host controller on Intel platforms; typically delivered through the OEM or motherboard chipset package.
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Integrated USB host controller on Intel platforms; typically delivered through the OEM or motherboard chipset package.
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Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Documented Windows releases | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller (this page) | Intel | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Listed as an Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller |
| Intel Thunderbolt Controller and Software | Intel | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Separate Thunderbolt controller entry in Device Manager |
| Intel USB4 Connection Manager | Intel | Windows 11 | USB4-related host software on Windows 11 |
| AMD USB 3.x Host Controller | AMD | Windows 10, Windows 11 | USB controller entry on an AMD system |
| AMD Chipset USB Filter and Fast Charge | AMD | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Part of the AMD chipset software |
| ASMedia USB 3.x Host Controller (via board vendor) | ASUS | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Shown as an ASMedia USB controller in Device Manager |
| Dell Thunderbolt and USB-C Docking Drivers | Dell | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Matched to a Dell service tag |
| HP Thunderbolt and USB-C Dock Software | HP | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Matched to an HP product or serial number |
| Lenovo Thunderbolt and USB-C Dock Drivers | Lenovo | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Selected by Lenovo machine type |
| Microsoft Surface USB and Dock Firmware | Microsoft Surface | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Bundled in a Surface driver and firmware package |
| ASRock Motherboard USB Controller Package | ASRock | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Listed per ASRock board model |
| MSI Motherboard USB and Thunderbolt Package | MSI | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Listed per MSI board model |
| Gigabyte Motherboard USB Controller Package | Gigabyte | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Listed per Gigabyte board model |
| Acer USB-C and Dock Drivers (OEM packages) | Acer | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Matched to an Acer model |
| Logitech USB Receiver and Unifying Software | Logitech | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Small USB dongle, often with a Unifying logo |
| Razer USB Controller Software | Razer | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Razer USB device or powered hub |
Intel
Intel's Thunderbolt controller and its control software together manage the tunneling of PCIe and display traffic over a Thunderbolt port, plus the security approval of connected devices. Because Thunderbolt is bound to system firmware and power management, the build validated by your computer maker for that exact model is the dependable one. A generic driver frequently leaves a dock only partly functional.
Intel
The USB4 Connection Manager is the host software that negotiates and manages USB4 links on supported Intel platforms under Windows 11, coordinating data, display, and power over the connector. Like Thunderbolt, USB4 depends on platform firmware, so laptop and prebuilt owners should use the OEM build matched to their model. It governs how a single USB-C port juggles high-speed data alongside video and charging.
AMD
This is the USB 3.x host controller on AMD platforms, driving the high-speed ports wired to the processor or chipset. It is delivered inside the AMD chipset software rather than as a separate file, so installing or updating the chipset package is how you keep it current. Windows will run these ports generically, but the AMD build addresses power and charging behavior on supported boards.
AMD
This component of the AMD chipset software fine-tunes USB behavior and enables fast charging over supported ports on AMD boards. It is not a standalone item but part of the broader chipset package, so it installs and updates with it. If a port charges slowly or a device behaves oddly on power, having the current chipset software in place is the first thing to confirm.
ASUS
Many motherboards add extra USB ports through an ASMedia host controller separate from the chipset, so those ports need the board vendor's ASMedia driver rather than the platform package. On ASUS boards this driver is listed with the other USB downloads for a specific model and revision. If a subset of a board's ports fails while others work, an unmatched ASMedia driver is a common cause.
Dell
Dell packages Thunderbolt, USB4, and docking-station support as OEM software validated for the specific Dell system and its docks, covering both the controller driver and the dock's own firmware. Using Dell's build keeps power delivery, video, and network over a dock negotiating correctly. Find it by entering your service tag or model on Dell's support site, and apply any dock firmware alongside the driver.
Intel hardware documented outside usb & thunderbolt
| Family | Category | Documented Windows releases |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) | Audio & Sound | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort) | Audio & Sound | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Intel Arc Graphics | Graphics & Video | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics | Graphics & Video | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Intel Thunderbolt Controller and Software | USB & Thunderbolt | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Intel USB4 Connection Manager | USB & Thunderbolt | Windows 11 |
| Intel Wi-Fi (Wireless Adapter Family) | Network & Wi-Fi | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Intel Ethernet Controllers | Network & Wi-Fi | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Killer Networking (via PC and board makers) | Network & Wi-Fi | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Intel Wireless Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
14 further Intel families are listed on the Intel manufacturer page.
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