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How to Upgrade an Intel 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller

By Technology Last updated Saturday, April/20/2024

1). Navigate to the Intel driver update page (see Resources).
2). Click "Check your system for the latest updates." A security confirmation comes up asking if you want to trust the software to check your system. Select "Yes."
3). Click the "Expand All" tab once this tab appears as it means the scan finished. Notice a list of hardware by category and whether or not Intel can update the drivers. Look for the 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller. If the version from your computer is out of date, there will be a link to the newest driver.
4). Click the download link provided for the newer driver. Save the file to your hard drive and open it.
5). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.