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amd_sata.sys file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 a84645eff919ccc2d0ec8159c05fa034
Latest seen 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-09-20 22:02:38 (8 years ago)
Size 80 KB
Publisher Advanced Micro Devices
Product AHCI 1.3 Device Driver
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-20 22:02:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices. Product metadata: AHCI 1.3 Device Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

amd_sata.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AHCI 1.3 Device Driver. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: AHCI 1.3 Device Driver
Company Name: Advanced Micro Devices
MD5: a84645eff919ccc2d0ec8159c05fa034
Size: 80 KB
First Published: 2017-09-20 22:02:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-14 23:01:48 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on amd_sata.sys is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\e5401c70cc22401d51680c5e7e7059fb\$_outdir\packages\drivers\sbdrv\sb7xx\ahci\wb64a
%appdata%\uniblue\powersuite\drivers\145351\chipset_amd_x555ya_yi_win81_64_ver1450210270000\packages\drivers\sbdrv\hseries\ahci\wb64a
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\e5401c70cc22401d51680c5e7e7059fb\$_outdir\packages\drivers\sbdrv\sb7xx\ahci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160925t171627755464\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200203t153948297194\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160119t223118661674\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180807t002156455154\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20160119t225923994004\pci

ThreatInfo has observed amd_sata.sys in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen amd_sata.sys across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 78.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 78.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 97.0%
Windows 8.1 3.0%

The most common operating system signal for amd_sata.sys is Windows 10 with 97.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

amd_sata.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0000e97c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 73216

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 59904 bytes · 81.8% of section data
MD5 efe6b35ac6c95c4deb2c0ccb21fdb2d7
.rdata 3072 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 aa3d4af951745efc0a99c1c4b5609498
.data 1536 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 5dd741f3327f5dbf085759ed5d8b13a1
.pdata 1536 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 8845fee4a7f6707a0d211cdfde0c50fa
INIT 1024 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 71b6867662a8fb54eff849fc41e95892
.rsrc 5632 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 ff5e6c3fbafcd702a6d2abd028d3decb
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 41b42c96c97fe3eeff65ec26c8af8e11

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a84645eff919ccc2d0ec8159c05fa034.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.