Intel Network Adapter Driver 25.5 for 2012 R2

What's New in This Release

- Support for the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-C-Q1
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-C-Q1 for OCP 3.0
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-L-Q2 for OCP 3.0
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXV-2 for OCP 2.0
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-XXV-4
- Devices based on the Intel Ethernet Controller 800 Series now support 16
Tx/Rx queue pairs per VF.
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (14) I219-LM
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (14) I219-V
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (16) I219-LM
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (16) I219-V
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (17) I219-LM
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection (17) I219-V

Firmware:

- Connecting modules without a temperature sensor enabled or unsupported modules might break the temperature sensor reading on other ports connected to the temperature sensor enabled modules.
- When using RDE operation status might return operation failed after a second update of a property.

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82580EB 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 I218-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM
- 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 X540-BT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-AT
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-BT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X710-AM2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X710-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X710-BM2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X710-TM4
- Intel Ethernet Controller XL710-AM1
- Intel Ethernet Controller XL710-AM2
- Intel Ethernet Controller XL710-BM1
- Intel Ethernet Controller XL710-BM2
- Intel Ethernet Controller XXV710-AM1
- Intel Ethernet Controller XXV710-AM2
- 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 X520-T2
- 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 Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA4
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-T4
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA2 for OCP 3.0
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-DA4 for OCP 3.0
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T2L
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T2L for OCP 3.0
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L for OCP 3.0
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X722-DA4
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA1
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210-T1
- 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 Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA1 for Open Compute Project
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2 for Open Compute Project
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X710-DA2 for OCP
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter XL710-QDA1 for Open Compute Project
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter XL710-QDA2 for Open Compute Project
- Intel Ethernet Server Bypass Adapter X540-T2

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.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.