PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_461B
Chipset driver
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_461B is the Intel Corporation Alder Lake-N Processor Host Bridge/DRAM Registers, a chipset device. It is a platform part of the chipset or processor. Windows usually works without its named driver, but the chipset package gives it the right name and power settings. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on intel.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_461B |
|---|---|
| Device name | Alder Lake-N Processor Host Bridge/DRAM Registers |
| Maker | Intel Corporation (PCI vendor ID 8086) |
| Device type | Chipset |
| Driver guide | Get the Intel chipset driver |
| Latest official package | Intel Chipset Device Software (SetupChipset.exe) 10.1.20658.8883, January 8, 2026 |
How to install the driver for Alder Lake-N Processor Host Bridge/DRAM Registers
- Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_461B. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Chipset INF updates sometimes appear here.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Chipset.
- Use the chip maker's package. Intel Chipset Device Software (SetupChipset.exe) on intel.com. Our get the intel chipset driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Device Manager should list it under System devices with its proper name.
Other Intel chipset IDs
VEN_8086&DEV_4601Alder Lake-U15 Host and DRAM ControllerVEN_8086&DEV_4602Alder Lake Host and DRAM ControllerVEN_8086&DEV_460D12th Gen Core Processor PCI Express x16 Controller #1VEN_8086&DEV_4619Core i9/i7/i5/i3 Host Bridge/DRAM RegistersVEN_8086&DEV_461CAlder Lake-N Processor Host Bridge/DRAM RegistersVEN_8086&DEV_461DAlder Lake Innovation Platform Framework Processor ParticipantVEN_8086&DEV_462912th Gen Core Processor Host Bridge/DRAM RegistersVEN_8086&DEV_463D12th Gen Core Processor PCI Express x4 Controller #2
Device names: The PCI ID Repository, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.