Intel Network Adapter Driver 20.3 for Windows 8.1 64-bit Download

Posted at November 5, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Intel Network Adapter Driver 20.3 for Windows 8.1 64-bit
Category	Network Card
Manufacturer	INTEL
File Size	53.3 MB
Supported OS	Windows 8.1 64 bit

Intel Network Adapter Driver 20.3 for Windows 8.1 64-bit Description

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 8.1.

What's New in This Release:

- Support for the Intel Ethernet Controller X710/X557-AT 10GBASE-T
- Support for FCoE and DCB functionality in Microsoft Windows PowerShell
- Support for Data Center Bridging (DCB) on the Intel X710 Converged Adapter when running Windows and Linux
- Support for Data Center Bridging (DCB) on the Intel XL710 Converged Adapter when running Linux
- 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 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel Ethernet Controller X540-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2

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.

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