MSI Z97 GAMING 7 Driver Download
The Z97 GAMING 7 is a removable drive manufactured by MSI. This version of "asmedia_usb3_mb.zip" has been downloaded 593 times with a user rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows 8 and Windows 7. The total disk space used for this update is 5.0 MB.
Supported Models
Z97 GAMING 7
ASMedia XHCI 1.0 Controller
ASMedia XHCI Controller
Generic USB Hub
USB Root Hub
Z97 Gaming 9 AC
Z97 MPOWER MAX AC
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit)
File Name
Versions
1.16.12 (13-Mar-2014)
Additional Notes
USB Driver File
Uploaded By
aravind (DG Staff Member) on 26-Sep-2014
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_1B21&DEV_1142&SUBSYS_78851462&REV_00
PCI\VEN_1B21&DEV_1142&SUBSYS_85BF1043&REV_00
USB\ASMEDIAUSBD_HUB&VID_040E&PID_0100
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/amd64/asmthub3.sys | 140.0 KB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/amd64/asmtxhci.sys | 424.2 KB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/asmthub3.cat | 10.6 KB | 20 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/asmthub3.inf | 4.6 KB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/asmtxhci.cat | 10.6 KB | 20 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/asmtxhci.inf | 32.1 KB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/i386/asmthub3.sys | 111.4 KB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/i386/asmtxhci.sys | 337.2 KB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/ia64/asmthub3.sys | 363.8 KB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/Driver/ia64/asmtxhci.sys | 1.1 MB | 16 Aug 2013 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/readme.txt | 6.1 KB | 31 Oct 2012 |
| asmedia_usb3_mb/setup.exe | 4.4 MB | 20 Aug 2013 |
How to Update Z97 GAMING 7 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Z97 GAMING 7 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 MSI Z97 GAMING 7 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 MSI 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 MSI website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
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.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
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.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.