Download the latest version of the Asmedia 106x SATA Controller driver for your computer's operating system. This version of "Asmedia_SATA_Driver-3.1.6.0.zip" is rated (3 out of 5 stars) based on 272 downloads and 4 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7. The total disk space used for this update is 5.6 MB.
Asmedia 106x SATA Controller
Windows 11, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit)
3.1.6.0 (17-Jun-2015)
Asmedia SATA driver/AHCI driver for
Win 7 (32/64bit) but Windows 8.1 &
10 only 64-bit (maybe 32 too, try..)
Install with setup.exe or Device
Manager update + the driver and .inf
files in Driver\stahci\amd64\ or
Driver_win10\stahci\amd64\ for 64-
bit driver.
For the 32-bit driver/INF files,
it's Driver_win10\stahci\i386\ or
Driver\stahci\i386\
Simply put, if you want to custom
install the driver outside of the
Setup wizard of ASMedia driver
install package (for any reason)
simply right-click the ASMedia SATA
Controller device in Device manager
(Category 'storage controllers' or
IDE/ATA controllers) and go to
'Driver' tab and Update driver,
click the Choose your own location
hessel (DG Member) on 26-Apr-2017
To get the Asmedia 106x SATA Controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
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Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
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