The N501 is a USB device manufactured by Gigabyte Technology. This driver can help resolve issues like USB device not recognized, "Disk Not Formatted" errors, or if your device randomly ejects or stops working. This version of "driver_usb20_nb.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 91 downloads and 9 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.9 MB.
N501
Generic USB Hub
Generic USB Hub on USB 2.0 Bus
Intel PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller
Intel PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller - ICH5
Intel USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller B0
NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller B1
Windows XP
driver_usb20_nb.zip (3.9 MB)
5.1.2600.0 (25-Nov-2003)
1.00.0002.0 (2002-10-22) via .inf
5.1.2600.0 (2001-06-01) via .inf
USB 2.0 driver file
USB 2.0
Alagappan (DG Staff Member) on 2-Mar-2005
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CD&SUBSYS_01471028&REV_02
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CD&SUBSYS_24CD8086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CD&SUBSYS_464E8086&REV_01
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CD&SUBSYS_56418086&REV_01
{B8139C21-CF94-11D5-AEF7-0002B30625C5}\CLASS_09&SUBCLASS_00
{B8139C21-CF94-11D5-AEF7-0002B30625C5}\COMPOSITE
{B8139C21-CF94-11D5-AEF7-0002B30625C5}\ROOT_HUB20
To get the N501 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 N501 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USB20/ICH59x/readme.doc | 30.2 KB | 2 Apr 2003 |
| USB20/ICH59x/owc/iusbehci.sys | 32.1 KB | 31 Mar 2003 |
| USB20/ICH59x/owc/Uninst.exe | 921.1 KB | 31 Mar 2003 |
| USB20/ICH59x/owc/iusb2hub.sys | 54.8 KB | 31 Mar 2003 |
| USB20/ICH59x/owc/UnUSB20.exe | 20.5 KB | 8 Dec 2002 |
| USB20/ICH59x/owc/iusb2.ina | 2.4 KB | 31 Mar 2003 |
| USB20/ICH59x/Setup.exe | 114.7 KB | 1 Oct 2003 |
| USB20/ICH59x/Release Notes.txt | 1.1 KB | 2 Apr 2003 |
| USB20/Necusb/Readme.txt | 4.7 KB | 24 Jan 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Generic Driver Install Manuals/Win ME/Generic Drivers WinME.pdf | 195.1 KB | 24 Jan 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Generic Driver Install Manuals/Win ME/Generic Drivers WinME.doc | 52.7 KB | 18 Dec 2001 |
| USB20/Necusb/Generic Driver Install Manuals/Win2000_xp/Generic Drivers Win2000_xp.pdf | 137.6 KB | 20 Feb 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Generic Driver Install Manuals/Win2000_xp/Generic Drivers Win2000_xp.doc | 93.2 KB | 19 Feb 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Generic Driver Install Manuals/Win 98 SE/Generic Drivers Win98SE.doc | 136.2 KB | 18 Dec 2001 |
| USB20/Necusb/Generic Driver Install Manuals/Win 98 SE/Generic Drivers Win98SE.pdf | 524.9 KB | 24 Jan 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/READMEXP.TXT | 9.7 KB | 12 Mar 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/_SYS1.CAB | 175.5 KB | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/SETUP.LID | 49 bytes | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/SETUP.INS | 59.6 KB | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/_Setup.dll | 34.8 KB | 28 Sep 1998 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 26 Jul 1998 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/DATA1.CAB | 315.8 KB | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/_ISDel.exe | 27.6 KB | 26 Oct 1998 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/Setup.exe | 73.7 KB | 11 Jan 1999 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/DATA.TAG | 125 bytes | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/LAYOUT.BIN | 590 bytes | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/LANG.DAT | 23.5 KB | 11 Jan 1999 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/SETUP.INI | 111 bytes | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/_USER1.CAB | 936 bytes | 25 Jul 2002 |
| USB20/Necusb/Drivers/_INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 22 Feb 1999 |
| USB20/2kXP/INSTALL.EXE | 34.8 KB | 12 Sep 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/usb.ini | 55 bytes | 4 Jan 2003 |
| USB20/2kXP/echi/usbehci.sys | 19.2 KB | 22 Apr 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/echi/usb2x.cat | 7.8 KB | 4 Apr 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/echi/usbehcin.sys | 19.1 KB | 31 Mar 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/echi/usbhub20.sys | 49.4 KB | 17 Apr 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/echi/usb2x.inf | 7.4 KB | 5 Sep 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/echi/usbport.sys | 135.9 KB | 22 Apr 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/echi/hccoin.dll | 6.4 KB | 17 Apr 2002 |
| USB20/2kXP/Setup.exe | 131.1 KB | 1 Oct 2003 |
| USB20/win98ME/OWC/IUSBEHCI.SYS | 29.7 KB | 30 Nov 2002 |
| USB20/win98ME/OWC/IUSB2HUB.SYS | 54.0 KB | 30 Nov 2002 |
| USB20/win98ME/OWC/Uninst.exe | 920.4 KB | 29 Oct 2002 |
| USB20/win98ME/OWC/IUSB2.INF | 2.1 KB | 1 Dec 2002 |
| USB20/win98ME/OWC/UnUSB20.exe | 20.5 KB | 8 Dec 2002 |
| USB20/win98ME/Setup.exe | 114.7 KB | 16 Apr 2003 |
| USB20/win98ME/README.DOC | 32.8 KB | 13 Oct 2002 |