GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 (Rev. 1.0)

Intel® Z170 Chipset
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Audio

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Realtek HD Audio Driver

6.0.1.7727Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 32bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit276.12 MBMar 14, 2016

Realtek Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

8586Windows 10 64bit30.19 MBDec 19, 2018

Realtek Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

6.0.8703.1Windows 10 64bit33.38 MBJun 26, 2019
DescriptionRealtek HD Audio Driver
Version6.0.1.7727
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size276.12 MB
DateMar 14, 2016
DescriptionRealtek Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version8586
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size30.19 MB
DateDec 19, 2018
DescriptionRealtek Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version6.0.8703.1
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size33.38 MB
DateJun 26, 2019

Chipset

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Microsoft Hot fix

KB2685811(32)Windows 7 32bit1.40 MBMay 2, 2014

Microsoft Hot fix

KB2685811(64)Windows 7 64bit1.48 MBMay 2, 2014

Intel INF installation

10.1.1.38Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 32bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit2.60 MBDec 26, 2016

Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Please installing Microsoft Hot fix first, if operation system is Windows 7.

11.6.0.1030Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 32bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit4.43 MBDec 26, 2016

Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS for ME Firmware before installing this driver.
Update Intel ME for security vulnerabilities

11.7.0.1054Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit72.37 MBNov 30, 2017

Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

11.8.60.3561Windows 10 64bit68.87 MBJan 30, 2019

Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

1914.12.0.1256Windows 10 64bit82.28 MBMay 29, 2019

Intel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

10.1.18243.8188Windows 10 64bit2.61 MBMar 10, 2020
DescriptionMicrosoft Hot fix
VersionKB2685811(32)
OSWindows 7 32bit
Size1.40 MB
DateMay 2, 2014
DescriptionMicrosoft Hot fix
VersionKB2685811(64)
OSWindows 7 64bit
Size1.48 MB
DateMay 2, 2014
DescriptionIntel INF installation
Version10.1.1.38
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size2.60 MB
DateDec 26, 2016
DescriptionIntel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Please installing Microsoft Hot fix first, if operation system is Windows 7.
Version11.6.0.1030
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size4.43 MB
DateDec 26, 2016
DescriptionIntel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS for ME Firmware before installing this driver.
Update Intel ME for security vulnerabilities
Version11.7.0.1054
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size72.37 MB
DateNov 30, 2017
DescriptionIntel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version11.8.60.3561
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size68.87 MB
DateJan 30, 2019
DescriptionIntel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version1914.12.0.1256
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size82.28 MB
DateMay 29, 2019
DescriptionIntel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version10.1.18243.8188
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size2.61 MB
DateMar 10, 2020

LAN

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Realtek LAN Driver

7.097.1001.2015Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit9.53 MBJan 4, 2016

Realtek LAN Driver

8.043.1001.2015Windows 8.1 32bit Windows 8.1 64bit9.43 MBJan 4, 2016

Realtek LAN Driver

10.006.1001.2015Windows 10 64bit9.43 MBJan 4, 2016

Realtek LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

10.031.0828.2018Windows 10 64bit10.62 MBDec 19, 2018

Realtek LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

10.034.0307.2019Windows 10 64bit4.83 MBMay 29, 2019
DescriptionRealtek LAN Driver
Version7.097.1001.2015
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit
Size9.53 MB
DateJan 4, 2016
DescriptionRealtek LAN Driver
Version8.043.1001.2015
OSWindows 8.1 32bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
Size9.43 MB
DateJan 4, 2016
DescriptionRealtek LAN Driver
Version10.006.1001.2015
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size9.43 MB
DateJan 4, 2016
DescriptionRealtek LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version10.031.0828.2018
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size10.62 MB
DateDec 19, 2018
DescriptionRealtek LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version10.034.0307.2019
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size4.83 MB
DateMay 29, 2019

SATA RAID/AHCI

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.

14.8.0.1042Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 32bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit16.12 MBJun 23, 2016

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

14.8.0.1042Windows 7 32bit Windows 8.1 32bit546.22 KBJun 23, 2016

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

14.8.0.1042Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit581.58 KBJun 23, 2016

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5

4.5Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 32bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit47.94 MBMay 1, 2014

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.

15.0.0.1039Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 32bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit12.50 MBNov 29, 2016

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

15.0.0.1039Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit444.95 KBNov 29, 2016

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

15.0.0.1039Windows 7 32bit Windows 8.1 32bit389.54 KBNov 29, 2016

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

17.2.0.1009Windows 10 64bit3.88 MBMar 5, 2019

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

17.2.0.1009Windows 10 64bit19.77 MBMar 5, 2019

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

17.2.11.1033Windows 10 64bit19.79 MBMay 29, 2019

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

17.2.11.1033Windows 10 64bit3.87 MBMay 29, 2019
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.
Version14.8.0.1042
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size16.12 MB
DateJun 23, 2016
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version14.8.0.1042
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 8.1 32bit
Size546.22 KB
DateJun 23, 2016
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version14.8.0.1042
OSWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size581.58 KB
DateJun 23, 2016
DescriptionMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.5
Version4.5
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size47.94 MB
DateMay 1, 2014
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.
Version15.0.0.1039
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 32bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size12.50 MB
DateNov 29, 2016
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version15.0.0.1039
OSWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size444.95 KB
DateNov 29, 2016
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version15.0.0.1039
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 8.1 32bit
Size389.54 KB
DateNov 29, 2016
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version17.2.0.1009
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size3.88 MB
DateMar 5, 2019
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version17.2.0.1009
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size19.77 MB
DateMar 5, 2019
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version17.2.11.1033
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size19.79 MB
DateMay 29, 2019
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version17.2.11.1033
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size3.87 MB
DateMay 29, 2019

USB 3.0

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel USB 3.0 Driver

4.0.1.40Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit5.20 MBOct 27, 2015

Intel USB 3.0 Driver

1.0.1.45Windows 8.1 64bit2.82 MBOct 27, 2015
DescriptionIntel USB 3.0 Driver
Version4.0.1.40
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit
Size5.20 MB
DateOct 27, 2015
DescriptionIntel USB 3.0 Driver
Version1.0.1.45
OSWindows 8.1 64bit
Size2.82 MB
DateOct 27, 2015

VGA

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel VGA Driver

21.20.16.4541Windows 7 32bit121.62 MBDec 26, 2016

Intel VGA Driver

21.20.16.4550Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit231.98 MBJan 4, 2017

Intel VGA Driver (beta Version for 7th Generation Intel® Processors)

21.20.16.4508Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit342.85 MBJan 10, 2017
DescriptionIntel VGA Driver
Version21.20.16.4541
OSWindows 7 32bit
Size121.62 MB
DateDec 26, 2016
DescriptionIntel VGA Driver
Version21.20.16.4550
OSWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size231.98 MB
DateJan 4, 2017
DescriptionIntel VGA Driver (beta Version for 7th Generation Intel® Processors)
Version21.20.16.4508
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit
Size342.85 MB
DateJan 10, 2017

1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
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