Intel NIC Family Version 17.5.0 Drivers for Windows 64-bit Operating Systems
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This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This software bundle includes the Dell Update Package to install Intel NIC Drivers on Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 10 x64, Windows 8.1 x64, and Windows 7 x64.
Note: This package does not support X710 and XL710 adapters in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - Intel Proset now shows VPort Availability information if SR-IOV is enabled after Intel Proset is installed - Software Driver Update no longer shows success when user chooses not to continue the install due to MMC (Microsoft Management Console) being open - Installing the Driver Update Package using the /f switch in Windows Server is now functional - Driver install will now function in Windows Server Core without WoW64 - Intermittent adapter initialization error when running diagnostics on X710 adapters in Windows - Intel Proset and Advanced Network services options are now displayed in the installer while installing the Virtual Function driver in a Virtual Machine - The Jumbo Frame setting now works with the X710 NIC when Npar is enabled after a reboot in Windows 2012 R2 - Falsely reported IntelDCB Errors will no longer appear in the Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Event Viewer on Intel X710 adapters
Enhancements - Enable or Disable Npar from Intel Proset in Windows Device Manager - Bootutilw64.exe is now installed in the \Program Files\Intel\BootUtil directory - When you run appwiz.cpl (Add/Remove Programs) in Windows Server, you can now modify the options for "Intel(R) Network Connections" software with a Modify button - Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X550-t Adapter - Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-Q2 - Added support for Intel(R) Ethernet 40G 2P XL710 QSFP+ rNDC
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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