The MAXIMUS VIII HERO is a disk drive controller manufactured by ASUS. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This driver - "IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081.zip" - has been downloaded 41 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 27.2 MB.
MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Z170-A
Windows 11, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit)
IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081.zip (27.2 MB)
14.5.0.1081 (3-Aug-2015)
Rapid Storage Technology Driver File
siddhik (DG Staff Member) on 30-Jun-2016
To get the MAXIMUS VIII HERO 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 ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO 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 ASUS 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 ASUS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/AsusSetup.ini | 3.5 KB | 15 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/AsusSetup64.exe | 4.4 MB | 24 Apr 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/English.ini | 276 bytes | 25 Oct 2010 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/French.ini | 130 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/German.ini | 294 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/iaAHCIC.cat | 9.6 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/iaAHCIC.inf | 17.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/iaStorA.sys | 2.0 MB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/iaStorAC.cat | 8.6 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/iaStorAC.inf | 12.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/iaStorF.sys | 27.6 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/Japanese.ini | 268 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/Korean.ini | 232 bytes | 28 Nov 2012 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/Russian.ini | 250 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/SChinese.ini | 154 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/Spanish.ini | 396 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/32bit/TChinese.ini | 158 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/AsusSetup.ini | 3.5 KB | 15 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/AsusSetup64.exe | 4.4 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/English.ini | 276 bytes | 25 Oct 2010 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/French.ini | 130 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/German.ini | 294 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/iaAHCIC.cat | 9.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/iaAHCIC.inf | 17.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/iaStorA.sys | 1.5 MB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/iaStorAC.cat | 8.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/iaStorAC.inf | 12.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/iaStorF.sys | 31.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/Japanese.ini | 268 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/Korean.ini | 232 bytes | 28 Nov 2012 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/Russian.ini | 250 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/SChinese.ini | 154 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/Spanish.ini | 396 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/64bit/TChinese.ini | 158 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/AsusSetup.exe.manifest | 1.1 KB | 7 Nov 2014 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/AsusSetup.ini | 3.1 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/English.ini | 276 bytes | 25 Oct 2010 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/French.ini | 130 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/German.ini | 294 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/Japanese.ini | 268 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/Korean.ini | 232 bytes | 28 Nov 2012 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/Russian.ini | 250 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/SChinese.ini | 154 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/Spanish.ini | 396 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Driver/Disk/TChinese.ini | 158 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/AsusSetup.exe.manifest | 1.1 KB | 7 Nov 2014 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/AsusSetup.ini | 3.1 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/AsusSetup.exe.manifest | 1.1 KB | 7 Nov 2014 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/AsusSetup.ini | 2.2 KB | 24 Mar 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/AsusSetup32.ini | 3.8 KB | 15 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/AsusSetup64.ini | 3.8 KB | 15 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/English.ini | 276 bytes | 25 Oct 2010 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/French.ini | 130 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/German.ini | 294 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/Japanese.ini | 268 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/Korean.ini | 232 bytes | 28 Nov 2012 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/mup.xml | 34.7 KB | 3 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/Russian.ini | 250 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/SChinese.ini | 154 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/SetupRST.exe | 12.5 MB | 26 Jun 2015 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/Spanish.ini | 396 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| IRST_Win7-81-10_V14501081/Install/Driver/TChinese.ini | 158 bytes | 13 Oct 2009 |