The ApolloLake SDIO - 5AD0 Windows driver refers to a driver for a SDIO (Secure Digital Input Output) device found in some Intel Apollo Lake processors or chipsets. SDIO is a type of interface standard used to connect devices such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS modules, or other peripherals to the computer using the SD card slot or a dedicated SDIO interface.
ApolloLake refers to a series of Intel processors (part of the Intel Atom, Celeron, and Pentium lines), which can integrate various functionalities like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular connectivity, typically through SDIO or PCIe interfaces.
The 5AD0 part of the name could refer to the specific device identifier or chipset module related to SDIO functionality, and it's usually associated with the device's PCI Vendor and Device ID, which helps Windows identify and install the right driver.