Driver for Intel Intel R EP 80579 SATA AHCI Controller - downloading and installing it

Intel R EP 80579 SATA AHCI Controller is a hdc device. This driver was developed by Intel. PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_5029&CC_0106 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Intel Intel R EP 80579 SATA AHCI Controller driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the setup file for Intel Intel R EP 80579 SATA AHCI Controller driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 7.6.1.1002 dated 2007-07-26.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is running then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

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2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Intel Intel R EP 80579 SATA AHCI Controller driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Search the list until you find the Intel Intel R EP 80579 SATA AHCI Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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