Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD Driver

The Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller – 24CD driver helps Windows communicate with the USB 2.0 host controller in systems using this legacy Intel chipset. It is relevant when reinstalling Windows, troubleshooting an unrecognized USB controller, or restoring USB 2.0 functionality after a driver problem.

Key Features

• USB 2.0 controller support: Enables Windows to manage compatible USB ports and communicate with connected peripherals through the host controller.
• High-speed USB operation: Supports USB 2.0 transfer modes when the connected device, cable, and port also support them.
• Device recognition: A correctly matched driver can resolve a missing-driver warning for this controller in Device Manager.
• Legacy system maintenance: Helps restore the controller’s operation during operating system reinstalls or repairs on compatible hardware.

How to Install Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller – 24CD Driver

1. Confirm the hardware. Open Device Manager and locate the controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers or Other devices. Check its hardware IDs in Properties to confirm that the package matches your device.
2. Check Windows compatibility. This listing names Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP, but each package may support only certain versions or architectures. For Windows 10/11 systems, check Windows Update first; Windows 11 support is not established by this listing.
3. Choose a verified package. Before starting an Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller – 24CD driver download for Windows, review the package’s source and compatibility notes. The listing identifies the vendor as Uli, while the controller name identifies Intel, so verify the actual driver provider rather than relying on the listing alone. A free download should not require an unrelated driver-updater subscription.
4. Install the driver. Create a restore point if available, then extract the downloaded files. Run the supplied installer, or select Update driver in Device Manager and browse to the extracted folder. Do not force installation if Windows reports a hardware mismatch.
5. Restart and test. Restart if prompted, check Device Manager for warnings, and test a known-working USB device. If problems begin after installation, use Roll Back Driver when available.

Keep the driver updated through Windows Update or a verified computer-manufacturer support source. The latest version is useful only when it supports your exact hardware and Windows release; a stable, compatible driver is preferable to an unsupported update.