Windows 7 was released in 2009, a time when USB 3.0 was just beginning to emerge. As a result, native support for USB 3.0 and 3.1 was never fully integrated into the operating system. Out of the box, Windows 7 lacks the drivers necessary to detect and use USB 3.x ports, meaning devices connected to these ports won’t function properly—especially during installation or in early boot stages. This limitation becomes especially problematic on modern motherboards, where all available USB ports are often USB 3.x, leaving users without functional input devices until drivers are manually installed post-setup.
Despite this, USB 3.x support for Windows 7 *does* exist, but it is fragmented and inconsistent. A mix of official and community-created (modded) drivers have been released over the years, each targeting different chipsets, vendors, and motherboards. Some are limited to certain generations of Intel or AMD hardware, while others require specific hotfixes or third-party patches to function correctly. Users may need to rely on archived forum threads, repacked installers, or unsigned drivers just to get USB ports working. This scattered ecosystem makes installing Windows 7 on newer systems a tedious and technically demanding process.
Requirements:
- Windows 7
This Pack Contains the Following:
1. CanonKong's AMD USB 3.1 Modded Driver (64-bit)
✅ Supported Chipsets:
Ryzen 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 series
AM4, X370, B350, X470, X570
Threadripper X399, TRX40
✅ Intended to bypass official lack of Win7 support
2. CanonKong's Intel USB 3.x Modded Driver (32/64-bit)
✅ Supported Chipsets:
Selective Intel USB controllers only
Mostly compatible with:
Z370, Z390
Z490, Z590
⚠️ Controller ID-specific – may not load if unsupported
🔷 Universal USB Drivers
3. daniel_k’s Universal Modded USB 3.x Stack
✅ Supported Chipsets:
Most Intel, AMD, VIA, ASMedia, Etron, Zhaoxin controllers
Works on:
Intel 6th–10th Gen
AMD AM4/TRX40
Some embedded platforms
⚠️ Requires KB2864202 installed
📎 Designed as a fallback universal solution for unsupported USB 3.x controllers
4. Dricks' Intel USB 3.x Modded Driver (64-bit)
✅ Supported Chipsets:
Intel 300 Series (e.g., Z370, Z390)
Intel 400/500 Series (e.g., Z490, B460, Z590)
Comet Lake, Ice Lake, Tiger Lake
📎 Enables support for Win7 on 8th to 11th Gen platforms
AMD USB 3.x Drivers
5. Official AMD USB 3.0/3.1 (2018)
✅ Supported Chipsets:
AMD 7000-series
AMD 8000-series
AMD A-series (A4, A6, A8, A10)
FX-series motherboards with USB 3.0 controllers
Some early Ryzen motherboards (limited)
6. AMD_AM4_X399_TRX40_Drivers_B12_Win7_8.1
✅ Supported Chipsets:
AM4 (Ryzen)
X399 (Threadripper 1st/2nd Gen)
TRX40 (Threadripper 3rd Gen)
7. ASUS-specific Modded AMD Driver
✅ Supported Chipsets:
AMD B350, B450, B550, X370, X470, X570
Only on ASUS motherboards
⚠️ May not work well on MSI, ASRock, etc.
8. Universal AMD Ryzen Driver (S11)
✅ Supported Chipsets:
AM4 Ryzen (1000–5000 series)
Also compatible with Intel and Zhaoxin systems
📎 Broad compatibility mod
🔷 Intel USB 3.x Drivers
9. Official Intel USB 3.0 (2017, MSI)
✅ Supported Chipsets:
Intel 100 & 200 Series
(e.g., Z170, H170, B150, Z270)
Skylake/Kaby Lake (6th/7th Gen Core CPUs)
10. Official ASMedia USB 3.0/3.1 (2019, MSI)
✅ Supported Chipsets:
Any motherboard with ASMedia USB 3.x controllers
(e.g., ASM1042, ASM1142, ASM2142)
| Driver Source | AMD Chipsets | Intel Chipsets | Other Chipsets |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Official (2018) | FX, A-series, early Ryzen | ❌ | ❌ |
| CanonKong AMD Modded | AM4, X399, TRX40 | ❌ | ❌ |
| ASUS-Specific AMD Modded | ASUS AM4, B550, X570, etc. | ❌ | ❌ |
| AMD_AM4_X399_TRX40_B12 | AM4, X399, TRX40 | ❌ | ❌ |
| AMD Ryzen S11 Universal | AM4, Ryzen | ✅ Limited (Intel/Zhaoxin) | ✅ Zhaoxin |
| Intel Official (2017) | Z170, Z270, H170 | ✅ Skylake/Kaby Lake | ❌ |
| Dricks Intel Modded | ❌ | ✅ 300–500 Series | ❌ |
| CanonKong Intel Modded | ❌ | ✅ Select 300–500 Series | ❌ |
| ASMedia Official | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ ASMedia only |
| daniel_k Universal | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ Many others |
Components:
win7_USB3.zip (211 MB)
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