[GUIDE] How To Enable USB 3.0/3.1 on ASUS and ASRock Z170 Motherboards

Although Windows XP is officially not supported for the Skylake platform, enthusiasts working in the mainboard industry found a way around the compatibility problems anyway. A last hurdle some people struggle with is how to enable the ASMedia USB3 drivers.

In a forum thread posted by Barbonenet, you can find an easy picture tutorial on how to install the USB 3.0/3.1 driver on an ASUS or ASRock motherboard. The guide includes two downloads. First of all of course the USB drivers and secondly the USB.SYS file which would normally be installed during the OS installation when USB devices are detected, but which fails on Skylake. After completing the full installation of the drivers, it is advised to use a USB HUB to use multiple USB devices.

You can find all relevant information in the forum here. Enjoy!


sagt:

Hi guys, with this Guide you will be able to use your usb3.0 card, or the integrated card 3.1 AsMedia on your Board!

 

First of all, what you need:

AsMedia.zip

TODRIVERS.zip

Usb 2.0 4port Hub

 

screen001.jpg

 

Insert these file inside one ssd drive that later you will attach to the pc with xp already installed, (extract these zip file in these ssd!);

 

Enable in BIOS AsMedia USB 3.0 3.1 Controller;

 

Install your copy of WindowsXP by following the guide that you can find on this forum;

 

When XP is installed, you can use only mouse and keyboard on usb BLACK ports(perhaps in the blue too, but it doesnt matter);

 

screen005.jpg

 

Copy the file USBD.SYS that you find inside d:\TODRIVERS folder inside C:\Windows\System32\Drivers (this file is an original file of Windows XP, that is installed by Os in automatic when XP finds an USB 2.0 Port......but in Skylake this doesnt happen, so this is the FIX);

 

screen006.jpg

 

Now we are ready to install the driver AsMedia, first of install driver is better attach now the USB HUB to the RED USB PORT(this it will be the only port that it will work after the next restart);

 

Install the driver from Device Manager like that picture, Asmedia is the first Usb Controller;

 

screen009.jpg

 

screen011.jpg

 

Choose the folder d:\Asmedia when driverupdate ask where is the driver;

 

screen012.jpg

 

Continue to install the driver for USB ROOT HUB from the same location;

 

screen019.jpg

 

Do the same for the GENERIC USB HUB;

 

screen024.jpg

 

Before restart, attach the usb keyboard/mouse and one usbdrive to the hub usb, and check if they work......if they work, u will reboot and remember to remove the secondary SSD!

 

Check if usb HUB is Working!

 

DONE!!!!

 

-------------------------

 

For use another controller usb3.0 pcie instead integrated AsMedia, you need only to FIX the file USBD.SYS.......

so copy this file inside c:\windows\system32\drivers and install USB driver from device manager or with the exefile of the driver!

DONE

 

Video

 

P.S. this guide works on ASROCK OC Formula and MSI aswell!

ItalyAndrix85 sagt:

nice guode bro...;) I should try !!!

sagt:

Asrock Z170 Oc Formula, That Usb is full working like on Asus.

 

Enable ThirdParty Usb 3.x into bios, and follow the guide.

 

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Belgiumleeghoofd sagt:

Thx for this man

FlanK3r sagt:

perfect guide man!

sagt:

Thx for sharing man

sagt:

thanks guys:)

Italyrsannino sagt:

ty for procedure .... ;)

Francepepinorang sagt:

I can confirm this also works on MSI Z170 motherboards.

See below picture for ASMedia ports on Z170A XPOWER GAMING TE (same location on M7):

 

attachment.php?attachmentid=3760&stc=1&d=1452663064

sagt:

I can confirm this also works on MSI Z170 motherboards.

See below picture for ASMedia ports on Z170A XPOWER GAMING TE (same location on M7):

 

attachment.php?attachmentid=3760&stc=1&d=1452663064

 

yeah, that's great....2port, so on your board doesnt need the hub usb :)

sagt:

Were you able to install the Ethernet Driver under Windows XP, and if so how?

I have installed Windows XP under Skylake Asus Z-170A as a dual boot but cannot access the internet because WinXP LAN driver is obviously missing from the CD - is there a WinXP driver for LAN on Skylake?

 

Separate question: For M.2 drives like Toshiba OCZ RD400 are there storage drivers for WinXP or is it impossible to access M.2 drives from Windows XP?

United Statessabishiihito sagt:

Were you able to install the Ethernet Driver under Windows XP, and if so how?

I have installed Windows XP under Skylake Asus Z-170A as a dual boot but cannot access the internet because WinXP LAN driver is obviously missing from the CD - is there a WinXP driver for LAN on Skylake?

 

Separate question: For M.2 drives like Toshiba OCZ RD400 are there storage drivers for WinXP or is it impossible to access M.2 drives from Windows XP?

 

For LAN you need an add-in card that is compatible with XP.

South AfricaOj0 sagt:

Bookmarked :)

sagt:

I will update the need files for make working asmedia usb on xp32 and xp64 soon ;)

 

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sagt:

Thanks Barbonenet!!

Romaniasuzuki sagt:

Any update on this,the original files are not for download anymore :D ?

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

here you go!

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing'>https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing

 

in this zip are included fix for 32bit and 64bit.....also asmedia usb driver for both the os.

 

just unpack the needed version and copy the missing files in c:\windows\drivers.

 

install asmedia driver pack.....enjoy!

 

If it doesnt work with this simpli way, update drivers manually as the first post.......i attach here the guide!

 

First of all, what you need:

Missing Microsoft Usb Package + Z170 Drivers https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing

 

Z270 Drivers ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1.zip beim Filehorst - filehorst.de (Thanks nachtfalke)

 

 

Insert these file inside one ssd drive that later you will attach to the pc with xp already installed, (extract these zip file in these ssd!);

 

Enable in BIOS AsMedia USB 3.0 3.1 Controller;

 

Install your copy of WindowsXP by following the guide that you can find on this forum;

 

When XP is installed, you can use only mouse and keyboard on usb BLACK ports(perhaps in the blue too, but it doesnt matter);

 

screen005.jpg

 

Copy the file USBFIXX (32 or 64 depend of xp version) folder content that you find inside USBFIXXP32-64.zip inside C:\Windows\System32\Drivers (this file is an original file of Windows XP, that is installed by Os in automatic when XP finds an USB 2.0 Port......but in Skylake this doesnt happen, so this is the FIX);

 

 

Now we are ready to install the driver AsMedia, first of install driver is better attach now the USB HUB to the RED USB PORT(this it will be the only port that it will work after the next restart);

 

Install the driver from Device Manager like that picture, Asmedia is the first Usb Controller;

 

screen009.jpg

 

screen011.jpg

 

Choose the folder d:\Asmedia when driverupdate ask where is the driver;

 

screen012.jpg

 

Continue to install the driver for USB ROOT HUB from the same location;

 

screen019.jpg

 

Do the same for the GENERIC USB HUB;

 

screen024.jpg

 

Before restart, attach the usb keyboard/mouse and one usbdrive to the hub usb, and check if they work......if they work, u will reboot and remember to remove the secondary SSD!

 

Check if usb HUB is Working!

 

DONE!!!!

 

-------------------------

 

For use another controller usb3.0 pcie instead integrated AsMedia, you need only to FIX the file USBD.SYS.......

so copy this file inside c:\windows\system32\drivers and install USB driver from device manager or with the exefile of the driver!

DONE

 

Video

 

Z270 Asmedia Drivers ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1.zip beim Filehorst - filehorst.de (Thanks nachtfalke)

 

another thing for this comunity.

 

post in update.....

Romanianachtfalke sagt:

it´s work also for Z270 aswell?

Indonesiaspeed.fastest sagt:

Yes if it has ASMedia USB 3.0/3.1/Type C controller.

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

Exactly

 

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Romanianachtfalke sagt:

i try to install usb ports on Apex board , copy the missing file usbd.sys to system32/drivers and after that install asmedia usb host controller driver ...but got the warning message " The Asmedia USB Host Controller was not found "

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

Apex has asmedia usb??

 

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Romanianachtfalke sagt:

on the Asus website apex specifications tab say:

Intel® Z270 Chipset :

8 x USB 3.0 port(s)

Intel® Z270 Chipset : *3

6 x USB 2.0 port(s)

ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller :

2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + Type-C)

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

I guess u need different driver or only enable it in bios

 

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Romanianachtfalke sagt:

in bios is enabled by default " Asmedia Back USB 3.1 Controller"

 

prehaps need other driver version!

Romanianachtfalke sagt:

Tryed some Asmedia drivers and found one that work on Z270 Apex , but will install only the red usb , you need to switch keyboard and mouse on PS2 ports.

 

copy the usbd.sys missing file to system32/drivers like in this thread saw allready then install "ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1" Datei von filehorst.de laden

 

will ask you to show the way manually to "asmthub3.sys" ( extract arhive >drivers>ia64(for 64bit os) /i386(for 32bit os)>asmthub3.sys )

 

i instaled that port on both 32 and 64 bit xp

 

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ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

As did i in the original post right?

 

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Romanianachtfalke sagt:

Exactly same procedure only different driver

 

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ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

Great!

 

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Polandbarti27 sagt:

You can image xp ready to give as before gho

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

You can image xp ready to give as before gho

 

on my xp u need only to install the asmedia driver manually......ill make a video;)

FranceRady sagt:

hi

 

how instal your xp on z270 please ?

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

I didnt buy any z270 sorry

 

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Romaniasuzuki sagt:

hi

 

how instal your xp on z270 please ?

 

 

With the help of barebonet , i made his 2 os compatible with z270.

You can download the Tib from here,it takes you 30 seconds to install and be in windows.

 

XP64 support for z170/270 - Mostly for 3Dmark2001,it has moded inf for 980 ti integrated

Xp32 support for z170/270 - Used for spi32m

FranceRady sagt:

You rocks !! Thanks

 

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Romaniasuzuki sagt:

Did it work ? :)

FranceRady sagt:

Did it work ? :)

 

yes it's ok but os can't find acpi z270 drivers . but it's work

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

;)

 

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Czech RepublicPKBO sagt:

Hi, can someone post here actual link for these please ? : USBD.SYS that you find inside d:\TODRIVERS

Old one doesnt work anymore ;)

 

THX

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

Check some post back...

 

here you go!

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing'>https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing

 

in this zip are included fix for 32bit and 64bit.....also asmedia usb driver for both the os.

 

just unpack the needed version and copy the missing files in c:\windows\drivers.

 

install asmedia driver pack.....enjoy!

 

If it doesnt work with this simpli way, update drivers manually as the first post.......i attach here the guide!

 

First of all, what you need:

Missing Microsoft Usb Package + Z170 Drivers https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing

 

Z270 Drivers ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1.zip beim Filehorst - filehorst.de (Thanks nachtfalke)

 

 

Insert these file inside one ssd drive that later you will attach to the pc with xp already installed, (extract these zip file in these ssd!);

 

Enable in BIOS AsMedia USB 3.0 3.1 Controller;

 

Install your copy of WindowsXP by following the guide that you can find on this forum;

 

When XP is installed, you can use only mouse and keyboard on usb BLACK ports(perhaps in the blue too, but it doesnt matter);

 

screen005.jpg

 

Copy the file USBFIXX (32 or 64 depend of xp version) folder content that you find inside USBFIXXP32-64.zip inside C:\Windows\System32\Drivers (this file is an original file of Windows XP, that is installed by Os in automatic when XP finds an USB 2.0 Port......but in Skylake this doesnt happen, so this is the FIX);

 

 

Now we are ready to install the driver AsMedia, first of install driver is better attach now the USB HUB to the RED USB PORT(this it will be the only port that it will work after the next restart);

 

Install the driver from Device Manager like that picture, Asmedia is the first Usb Controller;

 

screen009.jpg

 

screen011.jpg

 

Choose the folder d:\Asmedia when driverupdate ask where is the driver;

 

screen012.jpg

 

Continue to install the driver for USB ROOT HUB from the same location;

 

screen019.jpg

 

Do the same for the GENERIC USB HUB;

 

screen024.jpg

 

Before restart, attach the usb keyboard/mouse and one usbdrive to the hub usb, and check if they work......if they work, u will reboot and remember to remove the secondary SSD!

 

Check if usb HUB is Working!

 

DONE!!!!

 

-------------------------

 

For use another controller usb3.0 pcie instead integrated AsMedia, you need only to FIX the file USBD.SYS.......

so copy this file inside c:\windows\system32\drivers and install USB driver from device manager or with the exefile of the driver!

DONE

 

Video

 

Z270 Asmedia Drivers ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1.zip beim Filehorst - filehorst.de (Thanks nachtfalke)

 

another thing for this comunity.

 

post in update.....

Czech RepublicPKBO sagt:

Still unable get it working on Apex even with 64bit version for 270 posted here. When i try install xhci, system will stuck..

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

Got apex today..... Leave me some hours to try it

 

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Czech RepublicPKBO sagt:

Wow, perfect news :) 32/64 .tib should be perfect ! Thanks for guys like you.

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

32bit done.....but u still need to update driver usb manually....i dont wanna share the os messed up because of driver usb.......so if u need it, just install drivers manually....

 

to be honest, for xp vista and 7 i use an additional ssd sata with all the tools that i need on it and driver.....i think is the fastest solution, sure it is for SPI32m

Czech RepublicPKBO sagt:

Thank you mate, working perfectly on Apex, nothing more needed than run setup from xhci driver from Nachtfalke.

Romanianachtfalke sagt:

Because he already install the xhci driver after classic xp install on z270 then did an clone .tib that you wont need those from above at all .

Also that xhci driver work well on Z270x SOC too....

 

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sagt:

I have Skylake and an ASUS z270M Plus (Z270 mini-ATX) motherboard.

I have successfully installed XP SP3 32-bit, but I cannot get USB to work.

I do not think it has ASMedia SATA ports...Intel only.

ACPI is working in XP, and I enabled "xHCI handoff" in the BIOS.

I tried 3 different PCI > USB cards and they either forget the install every time I reboot, or I get a bluescreen BSOD when I plug in USB devices.

Can someone please help me to get USB working?

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

I have Skylake and an ASUS z270M Plus (Z270 mini-ATX) motherboard.

I have successfully installed XP SP3 32-bit, but I cannot get USB to work.

I do not think it has ASMedia SATA ports...Intel only.

ACPI is working in XP, and I enabled "xHCI handoff" in the BIOS.

I tried 3 different PCI > USB cards and they either forget the install every time I reboot, or I get a bluescreen BSOD when I plug in USB devices.

Can someone please help me to get USB working?

Follow this guide and put the missing files in c:\windows\system32\drivers then install usb drivers of ur external pcie card... Usb should work!!!

 

Or use my xp, and install only pcie usb card drivers.....

 

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sagt:

Follow this guide and put the missing files in c:\windows\system32\drivers then install usb drivers of ur external pcie card... Usb should work!!!

 

It worked!! You are a god!!

Here's the card that worked for me:

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPIMICA/

 

It has 7 ports, 5 outside, 2 inside. Pretty cool plugging in flash drives *inside* the case!

The device is installed and detected as "Fresco Logic", per the software.

No BSODs, no forgetting-the-device-install, works flawless. I rebooted about 10x just to be sure, unplugging and re-plugging.

The cards that did *not* work are the VIA 805 and Renesas units. 3 of them.

 

Thanks again!

sagt:

Mainly USB driver to be resolved, empty after I upload

Portugalbskov sagt:

Hey guys. I tried to install Windows Xp (and succeeded), but then I tried to download those drivers barbonenet posted, and the link is blocked. Can someone give me another link to the files? And is there any drivers I can use for the Intel I219-V network adapter? Thanks.

Portugalbskov sagt:

Hey guys. Could someone re-upload the USB drivers? I tried the links and dropbox blocked it. Also, are there any drivers for I219-V network adapter?

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

here you go!

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing'>https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing

 

in this zip are included fix for 32bit and 64bit.....also asmedia usb driver for both the os.

 

just unpack the needed version and copy the missing files in c:\windows\drivers.

 

install asmedia driver pack.....enjoy!

 

If it doesnt work with this simpli way, update drivers manually as the first post.......i attach here the guide!

 

First of all, what you need:

Missing Microsoft Usb Package + Z170 Drivers https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing

 

Z270 Drivers ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1.zip beim Filehorst - filehorst.de (Thanks nachtfalke)

 

 

Insert these file inside one ssd drive that later you will attach to the pc with xp already installed, (extract these zip file in these ssd!);

 

Enable in BIOS AsMedia USB 3.0 3.1 Controller;

 

Install your copy of WindowsXP by following the guide that you can find on this forum;

 

When XP is installed, you can use only mouse and keyboard on usb BLACK ports(perhaps in the blue too, but it doesnt matter);

 

screen005.jpg

 

Copy the file USBFIXX (32 or 64 depend of xp version) folder content that you find inside USBFIXXP32-64.zip inside C:\Windows\System32\Drivers (this file is an original file of Windows XP, that is installed by Os in automatic when XP finds an USB 2.0 Port......but in Skylake this doesnt happen, so this is the FIX);

 

 

Now we are ready to install the driver AsMedia, first of install driver is better attach now the USB HUB to the RED USB PORT(this it will be the only port that it will work after the next restart);

 

Install the driver from Device Manager like that picture, Asmedia is the first Usb Controller;

 

screen009.jpg

 

screen011.jpg

 

Choose the folder d:\Asmedia when driverupdate ask where is the driver;

 

screen012.jpg

 

Continue to install the driver for USB ROOT HUB from the same location;

 

screen019.jpg

 

Do the same for the GENERIC USB HUB;

 

screen024.jpg

 

Before restart, attach the usb keyboard/mouse and one usbdrive to the hub usb, and check if they work......if they work, u will reboot and remember to remove the secondary SSD!

 

Check if usb HUB is Working!

 

DONE!!!!

 

-------------------------

 

For use another controller usb3.0 pcie instead integrated AsMedia, you need only to FIX the file USBD.SYS.......

so copy this file inside c:\windows\system32\drivers and install USB driver from device manager or with the exefile of the driver!

DONE

 

Video

 

Z270 Asmedia Drivers ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1.zip beim Filehorst - filehorst.de (Thanks nachtfalke)

 

another thing for this comunity.

 

post in update.....

sagt:

here you go!

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7rG-7_3h9AEY01UUi11ZEZPckk/view?usp=sharing

 

in this zip are included fix for 32bit and 64bit.....also asmedia usb driver for both the os.

 

just unpack the needed version and copy the missing files in c:\windows\drivers.

 

install asmedia driver pack.....enjoy!

 

If it doesnt work with this simpli way, update drivers manually as the first post.......i attach here the guide!

 

 

 

Z270 Asmedia Drivers ASMedia_xHCI_Host_Controller_Driver_v1.16.38.1.zip beim Filehorst - filehorst.de (Thanks nachtfalke)

 

another thing for this comunity.

 

post in update.....

is possible use Xp with x299 ocf?

ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

I guess only with kabyx...

 

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sagt:

I guess only with kabyx...

 

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Yes Bairam,

I want to try with 7740x

sagt:

Yes Bairam,

I want to try with 7740x

Solved with fw 1.16 beta

 

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ItalyBarboneNet sagt:

Awesome:)

 

 

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Australiaunityofsaints sagt:

On 3/3/2017 at 6:45 PM, suzuki said:

 

 

With the help of barebonet , i made his 2 os compatible with z270.

You can download the Tib from here,it takes you 30 seconds to install and be in windows.

 

XP64 support for z170/270 - Mostly for 3Dmark2001,it has moded inf for 980 ti integrated

Xp32 support for z170/270 - Used for spi32m

This is amazing, thanks so much! Both of these images work fine on the Apex Vi too btw.

Francebolc sagt:

On 4/2/2018 at 1:48 PM, unityofsaints said:

This is amazing, thanks so much! Both of these images work fine on the Apex Vi too btw.

Fantastic isos !

Any thoughts how to get turbov core running?

 

i have a driver for IME, asus com service started, dcom as well. intel clock too, but won t start...

 

it complains i need some asus mei driver from asus dvd...

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