ASMedia USB 3.x Host Controller (via board vendor)
Many motherboards add extra USB ports through an ASMedia host controller separate from the chipset, so those ports need the board vendor's ASMedia driver rather than the platform package. On ASUS boards this driver is listed with the other USB downloads for a specific model and revision. If a subset of a board's ports fails while others work, an unmatched ASMedia driver is a common cause.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package
- Hardware category
- USB & Thunderbolt
- Manufacturer
- ASUS
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 21 elsewhere from ASUS
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ASMedia USB 3.x Host Controller (via board vendor) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Controller type | Onboard ASMedia USB controller |
| Bus role | Serves extra ports beyond the chipset |
| Driver source | Board vendor USB package by model |
| Firmware to manage | None separate from the driver |
| Windows built-in support | Often works but may miss the driver |
| Typical failure mode | A subset of ports fails while others work |
How to tell this is what you have
- Shown as an ASMedia USB controller in Device Manager
- Serves add-on ports beyond the chipset's own
- Listed per board model on the vendor's support page
Worth knowing: Add-on USB controllers on many ASUS boards; download the USB package listed for your exact board model.
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Other usb & thunderbolt families to compare
ASMedia USB 3.x Host Controller (via board vendor) next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASMedia USB 3.x Host Controller (via board vendor) (this page) | ASUS | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | Shown as an ASMedia USB controller in Device Manager |
| 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 USB 3.x Host Controller | AMD | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package | USB controller entry on an AMD 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 |
| 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 ASUS families in the catalog
ASUS hardware documented outside usb & thunderbolt
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Audio (motherboard and laptop OEM packages) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| ASUS Graphics Card Utilities and OEM Drivers | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| ASUS Wi-Fi and Ethernet (Motherboard and Router-adjacent) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| ASUS Bluetooth (Motherboard and USB adapters) | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| ASUS Motherboard Chipset Drivers | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| ASUS Precision Touchpad Driver | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| ASUS ROG Laptop Touchpad Package | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| ASUS ExpertBook Touchpad Package | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| ASUS Keyboard Hotkey Driver (Laptops) | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
| ASUS ROG Gaming Keyboard (Armoury Crate) | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
11 further ASUS families are listed on the ASUS manufacturer page.