USB 3.0 was designed for higher speed, more compatibility with different manufacturers, plug n play, fast data transfer and time saving purposes. Previously, USB 2.0 is slower, less compatibility and lower data transfer speed based hardware component.

End Of Life - This download, USB 3.0 Driver: Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver for Intel® 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family 1.0.10.255, will no longer be available after October, 29, 2019 and will not be supported with any additional functional, security, or other updates. All versions are provided as is. Intel recommends that users of USB 3.0 Driver: Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver for Intel® 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family 1.0.10.255 uninstall and discontinue use as soon as possible.

Not sure if this is the right driver or software for your component? Run Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to automatically detect driver or software updates.

Note: The Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver is not supported on Windows* XP and Windows Vista.
Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver contains support for the following Intel® chipsets and Intel® processors:
· Intel® 7 Series Chipsets/Intel® C216 Chipsets
· 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family
· 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
· 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor
· 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
· 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Processor

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