The AMD USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller 0100 (Microsoft) driver lets Windows communicate with the USB controller on compatible AMD-based systems. It supports communication with devices connected through that controller, including external drives, keyboards, and USB printers; it is not a printer-specific driver.

Key Features

• USB controller support: Enables Windows to manage supported AMD USB 3.0 hardware and recognize peripherals connected to its ports.
• High-speed connectivity: Supports USB 3.0 data transfers when the controller, connected device, and cable all support that standard. Actual performance depends on your hardware.
• Peripheral compatibility: Allows compatible USB 2.0 devices to work through USB 3.0 ports, alongside newer USB peripherals.
• Windows integration: Works with the operating system’s USB stack to handle device connections and power management. Availability and installation requirements vary between Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.

How to Install

1. Confirm your hardware and Windows version. Open Device Manager and expand “Universal Serial Bus controllers.” Check the controller’s name and, if necessary, its hardware IDs under Properties > Details. Also confirm whether your Windows installation is 32-bit or 64-bit.

1. Choose a compatible driver source. For Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8, check Windows Update first, since Microsoft USB controller drivers are typically supplied with Windows. If you use Windows 7, consult your PC or motherboard manufacturer for an AMD USB 3.0 package that explicitly supports your hardware and operating system.

1. Prepare for installation. Save your work and safely disconnect external storage devices. Updating the controller may temporarily interrupt connected USB devices, including your mouse or keyboard.

1. Install the appropriate package. Run the manufacturer’s installer if one is provided. For an extracted driver package, right-click the controller in Device Manager, select “Update driver,” then choose “Browse my computer for drivers” and point Windows to the extracted folder. Do not force a driver that Windows identifies as incompatible.

1. Restart and test your USB ports. Reboot if prompted, then reconnect your devices and check Device Manager for warning symbols. If a USB printer still fails to print, check its separate printer driver and print queue—the host controller driver manages the USB connection, not printing functions.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Disconnect USB 3.0 devices, run the installer as admin, and check Windows Update/optional updates for the AMD xHCI driver. If setup still fails, use Device Manager > Update driver > Browse > Let me pick, and choose the compatible AMD/Microsoft xHCI entry rather than a generic USB driver.
• Controller/device not detected: Confirm xHCI is enabled in BIOS/UEFI (not just EHCI), try a rear/root port, and reseat the card/cable. In Device Manager, scan for hardware changes; if a yellow triangle appears, uninstall the controller and reboot to let Windows reinstall it.
• Version conflicts/Code 10/43: Roll back or uninstall the current xHCI driver, remove leftover AMD USB filter drivers if present, reboot, then install the package matching your Windows version/architecture. Avoid mixing older AMD USB filter drivers with the Microsoft xHCI stack.