Intel NIC Ethernet Controller Driver
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package contains the Intel NIC Driver Family Version 19.5.0 on Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019. The Ethernet network driver helps the system to connect to a wired Internet connection.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Resolved an issue in which an incorrect error message ("The Firmware inventory process failed") is displayed when firmware is updated on an Intel(R) Ethernet X710 series device when it is disabled in the Microsoft* Windows* Device Manager.
- Resolved an issue that may cause 10-15% lower throughput with SR-IOV VFs on Intel(R) Ethernet 25G XXV710 adapters when the VM is running Microsoft* Windows Server* 2016 and the host is VMware* ESXi*.
- Resolved an issue with Intel(R) Ethernet X710 based adapters in which, if NIC partition (NPAR) is enabled, DCB is disabled on some of the NPAR partitions.
- Resolved an issue with Intel(R) Ethernet X710 based adapters in which "Intel(R) Ethernet DCB Service for iSCSI" could not be enabled correctly when LLDP is disabled in BIOS.
- Resolved an issue in which Windows Server 2019* crashes with a stop code of 0x139 (KERNEL SECURITY CHECK FAILURE) on a Hyper-V enabled system containing Intel X710 based adapters.
Enhancements:
- Added support for new network interface controllers.
- Transitioned to a different Dell EMC Update Package framework type.
Read More- Resolved an issue in which an incorrect error message ("The Firmware inventory process failed") is displayed when firmware is updated on an Intel(R) Ethernet X710 series device when it is disabled in the Microsoft* Windows* Device Manager.
- Resolved an issue that may cause 10-15% lower throughput with SR-IOV VFs on Intel(R) Ethernet 25G XXV710 adapters when the VM is running Microsoft* Windows Server* 2016 and the host is VMware* ESXi*.
- Resolved an issue with Intel(R) Ethernet X710 based adapters in which, if NIC partition (NPAR) is enabled, DCB is disabled on some of the NPAR partitions.
- Resolved an issue with Intel(R) Ethernet X710 based adapters in which "Intel(R) Ethernet DCB Service for iSCSI" could not be enabled correctly when LLDP is disabled in BIOS.
- Resolved an issue in which Windows Server 2019* crashes with a stop code of 0x139 (KERNEL SECURITY CHECK FAILURE) on a Hyper-V enabled system containing Intel X710 based adapters.
Enhancements:
- Added support for new network interface controllers.
- Transitioned to a different Dell EMC Update Package framework type.
Version
19.5.0, A00
Release date
14 Feb 2020
Download Type
Driver
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Network_Driver_0PRVC_WN64_19.5.0_A00_04.EXE
File Size: 63.13 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
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MD5:
d7693e371d9f206286df3fe98d7c3497
SHA1:
c4ce7cb2c4e393112aea98615e44a35beb09fca2
SHA-256:
bd4ee5613caf3d7e80faf00849fa0d6c008be8abe33578724d66d16fdb9a1d6e
File Format: A text file containing customer friendly fixes and enhancements information
File Name: readme.txt
File Size: 3.61 KB
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Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
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MD5:
53b86d95a0d82acfc8c541d3b17e9e1b
SHA1:
1290cff6f0a16edc18010ab03b6e46500bbbed99
SHA-256:
3627c4a9390a35a9e710abf5152d08dface870244d528362e6a1d30c2e6df104
File Format: External release notes
File Name: release.txt
File Size: 8.33 KB
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Format Description:
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MD5:
9b843ddab63a15e3fd53b0102948ca03
SHA1:
a8c3e0324a27ac14af7d11d1e9153ae25aac0fe4
SHA-256:
ca784b6839fd227062f290af839d8d886b39ad4d449e1b55058c9532c8df213b
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Important Information
LAN drivers take no more than 3 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Supported Operating Systems
AZURE STACK HCI
Windows Server 2019 LTSC
Windows Server 2016
Applies to
Intel Family of Server Adapter Drivers
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions
Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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