AMD USB 3.x Host Controller
This is the USB 3.x host controller on AMD platforms, driving the high-speed ports wired to the processor or chipset. It is delivered inside the AMD chipset software rather than as a separate file, so installing or updating the chipset package is how you keep it current. Windows will run these ports generically, but the AMD build addresses power and charging behavior on supported boards.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package
- Hardware category
- USB & Thunderbolt
- Manufacturer
- AMD
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 12 elsewhere from AMD
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AMD USB 3.x Host Controller at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Controller type | USB 3.x host controller |
| Bus role | Runs the high-speed ports |
| Driver source | AMD chipset software |
| Firmware to manage | None separate from the driver |
| Windows built-in support | Runs ports generically |
| Typical failure mode | Power and charging behavior on some boards |
How to tell this is what you have
- USB controller entry on an AMD system
- Bundled in the AMD chipset software
- Serves the labeled high-speed ports
Worth knowing: USB host controller on AMD platforms; usually included in the AMD chipset driver package.
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Other usb & thunderbolt families to compare
AMD USB 3.x Host Controller next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD USB 3.x Host Controller (this page) | AMD | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | USB controller entry on an AMD system |
| Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller | Intel | Modern 10/11 use the inbox xHCI driver; legacy packages vary | xHCI host controller shown in Device Manager |
| Intel Thunderbolt Controller and Software | Intel | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Thunderbolt-capable controller or USB4 host router identified for the exact system |
| Intel USB4 Connection Manager | Intel | 11 on systems implementing native USB4 support | USB4 Host Router shown on a supported Windows 11 system |
| AMD Chipset USB Filter and Fast Charge | AMD | Only where the exact AMD/OEM package lists this component | Component explicitly listed for the exact board or system |
| ASMedia USB 3.x Host Controller (via board vendor) | ASUS | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Shown as an ASMedia USB controller in Device Manager |
| Dell Thunderbolt and USB-C Docking Drivers | Dell | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Dell computer identified by Service Tag |
| HP Thunderbolt and USB-C Dock Software | HP | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Exact HP computer product number |
| Lenovo Thunderbolt and USB-C Dock Drivers | Lenovo | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Exact Lenovo machine type and model |
| Microsoft Surface USB and Dock Firmware | Microsoft Surface | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Bundled in a Surface driver and firmware package |
| ASRock Motherboard USB Controller Package | ASRock | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Listed per ASRock board model |
| MSI Motherboard USB and Thunderbolt Package | MSI | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Listed per MSI board model |
| Gigabyte Motherboard USB Controller Package | Gigabyte | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Exact Gigabyte board model and hardware revision |
| Acer USB-C and Dock Drivers (OEM packages) | Acer | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Exact Acer computer model |
| Logitech USB Receiver and Unifying Software | Logitech | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Receiver logo or exact part identified as Unifying, Logi Bolt, or product-specific |
| Razer USB Controller Software | Razer | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Exact Razer product model |
Other AMD families in the catalog
AMD hardware documented outside usb & thunderbolt
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AMD High Definition Audio Device (HDMI/DisplayPort) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| AMD Radeon Software (Adrenalin Edition) | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| AMD Radeon PRO Software | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| AMD Ryzen Integrated Graphics | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| AMD Wireless and Ethernet (Platform Networking) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| AMD Bluetooth (Platform Wireless) | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| AMD Chipset Software (Ryzen Platforms) | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only as listed in the release notes |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper Chipset Package | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| AMD Platform / Agesa-based firmware | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| AMD Raid / storage controller driver | Storage & NVMe | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package |
2 further AMD families are listed on the AMD manufacturer page.