The new release includes support for I219-V and I219-LM

Jul 22, 2015 08:21 GMT  ·  By

Intel has announced the availability of its new Ethernet Connections CD and network adapter driver, namely version 20.2, which adds compatibility for the I219-V and I219-LM Ethernet Connections.

In terms of compatible OSes, just like the previous Intel Ethernet Driver 20.1, this release is targeted at both 32- and 64-bit variants of Microsoft’s Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 operating systems, as well as the 64-bit architectures of Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, and 2012 R2 platforms.

Moreover, besides the aforementioned files, the producer has also rolled out two Administrative Tool packages, one targeted at Linux platforms and one compatible with all Windows OSes highlighted above.

When it comes to installation, first of all, you should carefully read the description page of the appropriate download (OS and bit variant), and make sure that your Ethernet adapter is listed as a valid product. Not all models are supported by each package, so get the proper one.

If all is OK and you have downloaded the executable, run it, and simply follow all instructions displayed on-screen for a complete and successful installation. Also, bear in mind that trying to apply the driver on other OSes than the one it is developed for might cause system malfunctions.

In addition to that, once the upgrade has finished, it would be a good idea to perform a reboot so that all changes can take effect properly. If this isn’t requested automatically by the wizard, make sure to carry it out manually.

That being said, download Intel Ethernet CD/Network Adapter Driver 20.2, select the one targeted at your OS and bit variant, upgrade your network adapter, and constantly check our website to be aware when a newer version is available.