Changes:

- Support for RDMA in a Hyper-V guest (NDK mode 3) on Intel Ethernet X722 devices
- All tools and software utilities for UEFI 1.x have been removed from this release. Please update to UEFI 2.x if you need to use the UEFI tools or software utilities.

Notes:

- Huge file size.
- Download smaller files for your operating system if you do not need software for every OS.
- For users who need all files from Intel Network Connections CD.
- Not all Intel Ethernet adapters and Intel Ethernet Controllers are supported under every version of Windows, Linux or FreeBSD.

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel 10 Gigabit AT Server Adapter
- Intel 10 Gigabit SR Dual Port ExpressModule
- Intel 82552V Fast Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82562 Fast Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82566MC Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82566MM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82567 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82571EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82572EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82573E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82573L Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82573V Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82574IT Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82575EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82576EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82576NS Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82577LC Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82577LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82578DC Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82578DM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82580EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82583V Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82598EB 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82599EB 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82599EN 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82599ES 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I217-V
- Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I218-V
- Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-AS
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-AT
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-CS
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-IS
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-IT
- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-AM2
- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-AM4
- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-BT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X540-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-AT
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-BT2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-LR1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-QDA1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-SR1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-SR2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210-T1
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I340-F4
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I340-T2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I340-T4
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-F2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-F4
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2V2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T4V2
- Intel Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter
- Intel Gigabit EF Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel Gigabit ET2 Quad Port Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Desktop Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter

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.