What is Intel(R) ICH8 Family PCI Express Root Port 2 - 2841 Windows Driver?

The Intel(R) ICH8 Family PCI Express Root Port 2 - 2841 driver is a software component that enables the proper functioning of a PCI Express (PCIe) slot on a computer's motherboard. Specifically, this refers to the PCI Express Root Port of the Intel ICH8 chipset family. The ICH8 (Intel I/O Controller Hub 8) was part of Intel's chipset lineup for motherboards, typically for Intel 945 and 965 series chipsets.

• Intel ICH8: The I/O Controller Hub (ICH) that provides connectivity between the processor and various components of the system, including PCIe lanes, SATA controllers, USB, and more.
• PCI Express (PCIe): A high-speed interface standard used for adding expansion cards (like graphics cards, network cards, etc.) to your PC. The "Root Port" refers to the entry point or main interface that connects the processor to the PCIe lanes.
• 2841: This is a specific device ID used by Intel to identify this part of the chipset, which helps the system recognize and manage the associated hardware resources (in this case, the PCIe root port).