Installs base drivers, Intel PROSet Software for Windows Device Manager, advanced networking services (ANS) for teaming and VLANs, and SNMP for Intel Network Adapters for Windows.

What's New in This Release:

- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (4) I219-LM

- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (4) I219-V

- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (5) I219-LM

- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (5) I219-V

- Intel I/OAT (Intel I/O Acceleration Technology / Intel QuickData Technology) and Intel AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) features are no longer supported

- The prefix for Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager ANS teams has changed from "TEAM: " to "TEAM: ". Please update your scripts accordingly.

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel 82599EB 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

- Intel 82599ES 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

- Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY

- Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet PHY

- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-AM4

- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-BT2

- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-AM2

- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T1

- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T2

- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2

- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T4

- Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM

- Intel Ethernet Controller X540-AT2

- Intel Ethernet Controller X540-BT2

- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-AT

- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-IS

- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-IT

- Intel Ethernet Controller I211-AT

- Intel 82599EN 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210-T1

- Intel Ethernet Connection I217-V

- Intel Ethernet Connection I218-V

- Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM

- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-AS

- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-CS

To install this package please do the following:

- Make sure that all system requirements are met.

- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).

- Locate and double-click on the newly-downloaded file.

- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).

- Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.

- Follow the on-screen instructions.

- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Ethernet Drivers:

Windows platforms generally apply a generic driver that allows motherboards to recognize the Ethernet component.

However, in order to make use of all network card (adapter) features, you must install a proper LAN driver that enables the hardware. This task enables systems to connect to a network, as well as collect all component characteristics such as manufacturer and chipset.

If you intend to update the driver version, know that this process can add support for new OSes, fix different compatibility problems, resolve related errors encountered during the product’s lifetime, as well as include various other changes.

When it comes to the actual installation procedure, we should note that most producers try to make it as easy as possible, so following the steps should be a breeze: just get the downloadable package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

There is a chance that other OSes could also be suitable, but it is not advisable that you install this release on platforms other than the specified ones. Remember to perform a system reboot once done, to allow all changes to take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to apply this version, click on the download button and enable your network card. To stay up to speed with the latest updates, check back with our website as often as possible.

It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available

Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver

This will help if you installed a wrong driver

Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer