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 version of "Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160.zip" has been downloaded 29 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 10 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 12.8 MB.
MAXIMUS VIII HERO
Asmedia 106x SATA Controller
Asmedia 106x SATA/RAID Controller
Asmedia SATA Express Controller
Windows 11, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit)
Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160.zip (12.8 MB)
2.0.9.1 (11-Nov-2015)
SATA Driver File
Sharmila (DG Staff Member) on 30-May-2017
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 your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/AsusSetup.exe.manifest | 979 bytes | 22 Aug 2013 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/AsusSetup.ini | 1.4 KB | 30 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/AsusSetup.exe.manifest | 979 bytes | 22 Aug 2013 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/AsusSetup.ini | 2.9 KB | 8 Jul 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/ASM106x | 7 bytes | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/TXTSETUP.OEM | 2.6 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/amd64/ahcipp64.dll | 49.9 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/amd64/asahci64.cat | 13.3 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/amd64/asahci64.inf | 7.4 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/amd64/asahci64.sys | 62.2 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/i386/ahcipp32.dll | 36.4 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/i386/asahci32.cat | 13.3 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/i386/asahci32.inf | 7.4 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/scsi/i386/asahci32.sys | 55.5 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/amd64/ahcipp64.dll | 42.0 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/amd64/asstahci64.cat | 14.6 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/amd64/asstahci64.inf | 7.3 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/amd64/asstahci64.sys | 88.9 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/i386/ahcipp32.dll | 36.4 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/i386/asstahci32.cat | 14.6 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/i386/asstahci32.inf | 7.3 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stahci/i386/asstahci32.sys | 77.1 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/amd64/ahcipp64.dll | 42.0 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/amd64/asstor64.cat | 13.0 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/amd64/asstor64.inf | 7.3 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/amd64/asstor64.sys | 83.8 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/i386/ahcipp32.dll | 36.4 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/i386/asstor32.cat | 12.9 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/i386/asstor32.inf | 7.3 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver/stor/i386/asstor32.sys | 74.0 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/amd64/ahcipp64.dll | 42.0 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/amd64/asstahci64.cat | 14.5 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/amd64/asstahci64.inf | 7.3 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/amd64/asstahci64.sys | 88.9 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/i386/ahcipp32.dll | 36.4 KB | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/i386/asstahci32.cat | 14.5 KB | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/i386/asstahci32.inf | 7.3 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Driver_win10/stahci/i386/asstahci32.sys | 77.1 KB | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/English.ini | 212 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/French.ini | 236 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/German.ini | 230 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Japanese.ini | 200 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Korean.ini | 170 bytes | 28 Nov 2012 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Russian.ini | 222 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/SChinese.ini | 196 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/Spanish.ini | 258 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/TChinese.ini | 198 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/readme.txt | 15.1 KB | 21 May 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win10/setup.exe | 3.8 MB | 29 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/AsusSetup.exe | 3.6 MB | 8 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/AsusSetup.exe.manifest | 979 bytes | 22 Aug 2013 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/AsusSetup.ini | 3.4 KB | 10 Jun 2015 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/ASM106x | 7 bytes | 31 Dec 2010 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/TXTSETUP.OEM | 2.2 KB | 28 Sep 2012 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/amd64/ahcipp64.dll | 42.0 KB | 8 Feb 2013 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/amd64/asahci64.cat | 11.4 KB | 3 May 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/amd64/asahci64.inf | 5.4 KB | 19 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/amd64/asahci64.sys | 60.6 KB | 19 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/i386/ahcipp32.dll | 36.4 KB | 8 Feb 2013 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/i386/asahci32.cat | 11.3 KB | 3 May 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/i386/asahci32.inf | 5.3 KB | 19 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/scsi/i386/asahci32.sys | 54.0 KB | 19 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/amd64/ahcipp64.dll | 42.0 KB | 8 Feb 2013 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/amd64/asstor64.cat | 10.9 KB | 3 May 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/amd64/asstor64.inf | 5.3 KB | 27 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/amd64/asstor64.sys | 77.6 KB | 27 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/i386/ahcipp32.dll | 36.4 KB | 8 Feb 2013 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/i386/asstor32.cat | 10.7 KB | 3 May 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/i386/asstor32.inf | 5.3 KB | 27 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Driver/stor/i386/asstor32.sys | 67.3 KB | 27 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/English.ini | 212 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/French.ini | 236 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/German.ini | 230 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Japanese.ini | 200 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Korean.ini | 170 bytes | 28 Nov 2012 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Russian.ini | 222 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/SChinese.ini | 196 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/Spanish.ini | 258 bytes | 20 Dec 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/TChinese.ini | 198 bytes | 3 Mar 2011 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/readme.txt | 14.4 KB | 4 Mar 2014 |
| Asmedia_Win7-81_V2091_Win10_Vv3160/Win7_Win81/setup.exe | 3.7 MB | 13 May 2014 |