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The Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5 Product Family/Core i7 Integrated Memory Controller Channel 0-3 Thermal Control 0 – 3CB0 driver helps Windows identify the thermal-control function associated with the processor’s integrated memory controller. It is relevant to compatible Intel Xeon E5 and Core i7 systems, particularly after reinstalling Windows or finding an unidentified chipset component in Device Manager. Although listed under Storage, this device is a memory-controller component rather than a standalone disk controller.
Key Features
- Correct device identification: Intel chipset INF information helps Windows recognize and label this thermal-control component in Device Manager.
- Platform-specific support: Intended for compatible Intel platforms exposing device ID 3CB0; matching the hardware ID is essential before installation.
- Chipset configuration information: Provides Windows with device information for the integrated memory-controller function, rather than a separate utility for changing temperatures or fan speeds.
- Legacy Windows coverage: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; individual packages may support only a subset and specific 32-bit or 64-bit editions.
How to Install Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5 Product Family/Core i7 Integrated Memory Controller Channel 0-3 Thermal Control 0 – 3CB0 Driver
- Verify the hardware. Open Device Manager, locate the relevant device, and select Properties > Details > Hardware Ids. Check for Intel vendor ID VEN_8086 and device ID DEV_3CB0.
- Check package compatibility. Before selecting an Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5 Product Family/Core i7 Integrated Memory Controller Channel 0-3 Thermal Control 0 – 3CB0 driver download for Windows, confirm that the package supports your computer model, Windows edition, and system architecture.
- Obtain a trusted package. Look for a free download from Intel or your computer or motherboard manufacturer. Choose the latest version explicitly compatible with your platform—not simply the newest chipset package available.
- Install the files. Run the supplied installer and follow its prompts. If the download contains INF files only, use Device Manager > Update driver > Browse my computer for drivers, then select the extracted folder.
- Restart and verify. Restart if prompted, then check Device Manager for remaining warning icons. If installation fails, recheck compatibility rather than forcing an unrelated driver.
Keep this component updated through compatible manufacturer releases or Windows Update when appropriate. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify support separately: Windows 10 compatibility does not establish Windows 11 support. An update may improve device identification or address a documented issue, but it should not be expected to increase memory speed or lower temperatures by itself.
Driver Details
| Device | Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5 Product Family/Core i7 Integrated Memory Controller Channel 0-3 Thermal Control 0 - 3CB0 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Intel |
| Category | Storage |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP |
| Published | October 31, 2026 |
| Updated | October 31, 2026 |