This installed the Intel(R) USB 3.0 Root Hub.
I ran the installation again, but this time let the computer install the correct driver by only pointing to the folder where I had downloaded the modified Windows 7 drivers. Once I have some free time ill install Windows 8 and do the same test on the same hardware both with the hacked drivers and again on the generic drivers.Īt first I was confused because following these instructions updated the Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller, but then the device that I had connected to one of my USB 3.0 ports lost connection to my computer and a new "unknown device" appeared in my device manager. I am doing this test to help others that feel that their Intel USB 3.0 speed under the Windows 8 generic drivers is lacking. I am doing this test NOT to troubleshoot my own issue (that I solved with the help of the hacked drivers). My problem was that the Windows 8 USB 3.0 drivers are non-functional in the pre-install environment and I solved this by merging the hacked Windows 7 Intel USB 3.0 drivers poster in this thread into boot.wim. Keep in mind that my problem was different than what you guys are talking about now. I will be transferring test files and folders between this system and a new Vector SSD via USB 3.0 adapter. Ill be doing the windows 7 test on Monday to see just how fast Intel USB 3.0 can go. I have 2 Force GS SSDs in raid 0 so the speed is a bit more than USB 3.0 Bruce, what do you show as your internal transfer speeds?