Gigabyte Technology W251U (1.0) Driver Download (Official)
The W251U (1.0) is a disk drive controller manufactured by Gigabyte Technology. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. Visitors have downloaded this file "nb_driver_w251u_sata.rar" 11 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 184.4 KB.
Supported Models
W251U (1.0)
Intel 6300ESB SATA RAID Controller
Intel 82801ER SATA RAID Controller
Intel 82801FBM SATA AHCI Controller
Intel 82801FR SATA AHCI Controller
Intel 82801FR SATA RAID Controller
Intel 82801GBM SATA AHCI Controller
Intel 82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Other
File Name
nb_driver_w251u_sata.rar (184.4 KB)
Additional Notes
W251U (1.0)
OS: Windows VISTA Business, Windows VISTA Home Premium, Windows VISTA Home Basic
SATA HD
Uploaded By
Shekhar (DG Staff Member) on 23-Jan-2008
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How to Update W251U (1.0) Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the W251U (1.0) driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Gigabyte Technology W251U (1.0) into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Gigabyte Technology Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Gigabyte Technology website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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