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What's New in This Release:

- Linux support for VXLAN Overlay on Intel Ethernet Controller X552-based devices
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection X552/X557-AT 10GBASE-T
- As of this release, tools such as the Intel Ethernet Flash Firmware Utility (BootUtil) and Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager no longer support boot image file formats prior to software release 17.1.
- Support for Microsoft Windows 10
- 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 10 Gigabit AF DA Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel 10 Gigabit AT Server Adapter
- Intel 10 Gigabit AT2 Server Adapter
- Intel 10 Gigabit CX4 Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel 10 Gigabit SR Dual Port ExpressModule
- Intel 10 Gigabit XF LR Server Adapter
- Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel 10 Gigabit XF SR Server Adapter
- Intel 82562 Fast Ethernet Controllers
- Intel 82566 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 82574 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82575EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82576 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82577 Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82578 Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82579 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82580EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82598 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210 Series
- Intel Ethernet Controller I350
- Intel Ethernet Controller X540-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X710 Series
- Intel Ethernet Controller XL710 Series
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520 Series
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710 Series
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710 Series
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210-T1
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I340-F4
- 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-T4
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520 Series
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-LR1
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR1
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2
- Intel Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter
- Intel Gigabit EF Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel Gigabit ET Quad Port Server Adapter
- Intel Gigabit ET2 Quad Port Server Adapter
- Intel Gigabit PT Quad Port Server ExpressModule
- Intel PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Desktop Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Low Profile Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter
- Sun Dual 10GbE PCIe 2.0 FEM

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