Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver

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This package contains the driver for Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller. The Ethernet network driver helps the system to connect to a wired Internet connection.
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Fixes & Enhancements

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Version

2.43.2015.428, A00

Release date

27 Nov 2015

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
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.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Realtek-PCIe-Ethernet-Controller-Driver_9RD6N_WIN64_2.43.2015.428_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 28.58 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ec26af157ce18c8afc206e5ccc648ad0
SHA1:
063c8dfb0afc2341e9e38e59fa8b0dcc376f9c45
SHA-256:
8284f42d8076c4813c613d7aa2b80536d33d1519cb2ba4456e56d01c4d69f74f
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Realtek-PCIe-Ethernet-Controller-Driver_9RD6N_WIN_2.43.2015.428_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 26.37 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
1975c788ccc6074201461ad058650fbd
SHA1:
8bd1894047ba258b6f53c8372944ee9a69619e45
SHA-256:
5730d43ce3594ae8f4d56302d59f020ad390d2b79261f2ede5b1a30d85fb8cef

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Windows 7, 32-bit
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Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Realtek PCI-E Ethernet Controller
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File to download the 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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