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Intel 8 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller (Windows 7 64bit)

Applicable Models

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

  • SVP11213CXB
  • SVP11213CXS
  • SVP11214CXB
  • SVP11214CXS
  • SVP11215CBB
  • SVP11215CDB
  • SVP11215CLB
  • SVP11215PXB
  • SVP11216PXB
  • SVP11216PXS
  • SVP112190S
  • SVP112190X
  • SVP13213CXB
  • SVP13213CXS
  • SVP13213CYB
  • SVP13215CDB
  • SVP13215CLB
  • SVP13215PLS
  • SVP13215PXB
  • SVP13215PXS
  • SVP13217PBB
  • SVP13217PBS
  • SVP132190S
  • SVP132190X
  • SVP1321ACXB
  • SVP1321ACXS
  • SVP1321BPXB
  • SVP1321BPXR
  • SVP1321CPXB
  • SVP1321DCXS
  • SVP1321ECXB
  • SVP1321GGXBI
  • SVP1321HGXBI

About this download

Benefits and improvements

This utility installs the Intel® 8 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller.

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 7 64-bit

File Info

File Name

  • EP0000551971.exe

File Version

  • 12.6.0.1033

File Size

  • 18.23 Mb

Release Date

  • 09-11-2013

Before You Start


Important Notes

  • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

Download & Install


Download and Installation Instructions

  1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  2. Download the EP0000551971.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
  3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000551971.exe file to begin the installation.
  4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
  5. The driver will silently and automatically install on your computer.
  6. It is recommended that you restart the computer for the hardware settings change to take effect.

The installation of the Intel 8 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller is complete.