The AMD USB 3.0 Host Controller driver enables Windows to communicate with the USB controller on compatible AMD-based systems. It helps connected devices—such as external drives, keyboards, and USB printers—work through the controller’s USB ports. Although it can support connections to printers, this is a USB controller driver, not a replacement for a printer-specific driver.

Key Features

• USB 3.0 connectivity: Enables compatible USB 3.0 ports to handle data transfers at speeds supported by the controller, connected device, and cable.
• Peripheral detection: Helps Windows recognize and manage devices attached to ports controlled by the AMD USB host controller.
• Connection and power management: Provides controller-level support for handling device connections and USB power states, including sleep and resume behavior.
• Hardware-specific compatibility: Matches the controller to the appropriate Windows driver. For Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, availability depends on the AMD chipset and computer model; newer versions of Windows may use a built-in Microsoft USB driver instead.

How to Install

1. Identify your hardware and Windows version. Open Device Manager and check the entries under “Universal Serial Bus controllers.” If the controller is unidentified, review its hardware IDs under Properties > Details. Confirm your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit.

1. Choose a compatible driver package. Use the package recommended for your computer or motherboard model and operating system. The AMD USB 3.0 Host Controller driver may be included in a chipset package rather than offered separately. Do not force an older driver onto Windows 11 or Windows 10 if your system uses a supported built-in driver.

1. Prepare for installation. Save your work and disconnect nonessential USB devices. If available, create a restore point before changing drivers. Be aware that USB keyboards and mice may briefly stop responding while the controller updates.

1. Install the driver. Run the package’s setup program and follow its prompts. If the download contains extracted driver files without an installer, select the controller in Device Manager, choose “Update driver,” and browse to the extracted folder.

1. Restart and test the ports. Reboot if prompted, then reconnect your devices. Check Device Manager for warning icons and test a known-working USB device. If a printer still does not print, verify that its own driver and print queue are configured correctly.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Disconnect all USB 3.0 devices, run the AMD installer as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus. If Windows already has a generic xHCI driver, uninstall the existing AMD USB 3.0 Host Controller in Device Manager first, then reboot and retry.
• Device not detected: Confirm USB 3.0/xHCI is enabled in BIOS/UEFI. Power-cycle the PC, then use Device Manager > Scan for hardware changes. A yellow warning icon usually means the controller needs the matching AMD chipset driver.
• Version conflicts: Avoid mixing standalone AMD USB 3.0 drivers with a newer chipset package. Roll back in Device Manager or uninstall the controller with “Delete the driver software,” reboot, and install the AMD chipset/USB package that matches your Windows version.