ASRock Z170A-X1 Intel LAN Driver 20.5.51.0

What's New in This Release

- Support for Intel Ethernet Connection X552 10 GbE Backplane
- The Microsoft Windows PowerShell module is now a standard part of the Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager installation. There is no longer a separate option for installing the Windows PowerShell module.
- Support for the SaveResDX.vbs script has been removed. This functionality is available in the SaveRestore.ps1 Microsoft Windows PowerShell script.
- Support for the Intel Ethernet Connection X552 10 GbE SFP+
- The prefix for Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager ANS teams has changed from "TEAM : " to "TEAM: ". Please update your scripts accordingly.
- Teams and VLANs are not supported on Microsoft Windows 10

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.