[DRIVERS] Intel Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

- Intel Ethernet Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - I225/I226 - Windows 11 : 2.1.4.2 WHQL [03/10/2023]
Drivers - I225/I226 - Windows 10 : 1.1.4.42 WHQL [29/06/2023]

Drivers - I219 (≥ Rev. 18) - Windows 11 : 20.0.2.7 WHQL [14/01/2024]
Drivers - I217/I218/I219 - Windows 10/11 : 12.19.2.57 WHQL [25/11/2023]
Drivers - I210/I211 - Windows 11 : 14.0.2.0 WHQL [24/11/2023]
Drivers - I210/I211 - Windows 10 : 14.0.2.0 WHQL [25/09/2023]
Drivers - 82579 - Windows 10 : 12.15.31.4 WHQL [25/07/2016]
Download - I225/I226 - Windows 11 : Link
Download - I225/I226 - Windows 10 : Link
Download - I219 (≥ Rev. 18) - Windows 11 : Link
Download - I217/I218/I219 - Windows 10/11 : Link
Download - I210/I211 - Windows 11 : Link
Download - I210/I211 - Windows 10 : Link
Download - 82579 - Windows 10 : Link

Install/Update Process :

- Press Windows key + X > Device Manager > Right-click on your Intel Ethernet device > Update driver > Browse my computer for driver software
- Browse... > Select the extracted drivers folder (ETHERNET_Intel_v...) > Next

- Intel WiFi Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 9xxx/AXxxx/BExxx : 23.40.0.4 WHQL [10/03/2024]

Drivers - 8xxx : 22.200.2.1 WHQL [09/03/2023]
Drivers - 3165/3168/7265D : 23.40.0.4 WHQL [10/03/2024]
Drivers - 3160/7260/7265C : 18.33.17.1 WHQL [29/04/2019]
Download - 9xxx/AXxxx/BExxx : Link
Download - 8xxx : Link
Download - 3165/3168/7265D : Link
Download - 3160/7260/7265C : Link

Install/Update Process :

- Press Windows key + X > Device Manager > Right-click on your Intel WiFi device > Update driver > Browse my computer for driver software
- Browse... > Select the extracted drivers folder (WiFi_Intel_v...) > Next

- Intel Bluetooth Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 9xxx/AXxxx/BExxx : 23.40.0.2 WHQL [22/02/2024]
Drivers - 8xxx : 22.200.0.2 WHQL [15/12/2022]
Drivers - 3165/3168/7265D : 23.40.0.2 WHQL [22/02/2024]
Drivers - 3160/7260/7265C : 20.100.5.1 WHQL [17/04/2019]
Download - 9xxx/AXxxx/BExxx : Link
Download - 8xxx : Link
Download - 3165/3168/7265D : Link
Download - 3160/7260/7265C : Link

Install/Update Process :

- Press Windows key + X > Device Manager > Right-click on your Intel Bluetooth device > Update driver > Browse my computer for driver software
- Browse... > Select the extracted drivers folder (BT_Intel_v...) > Check the Include subfolders option > Next

OS requirements : Windows 10 64 bit or more recent.
Hardware requirements : Intel Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth controller.

TIPS :

If you want to manage the drivers (remove old/unused drivers for example) that you have in your Windows DriverStore
Use Driver Store Explorer (Right click on "Rapr.exe" > Run as administrator).

If you want better interrupts delivery latency
Enable MSI (Message Signaled-based Interrupts) mode on all your supported devices (see the column "supported modes") with
MSI Mode Utility (Right click on "MSI_Mode_Utility_v3.exe" > Run as administrator).

[darth_meh]

I have an Asus Maximus XII Extreme w/ an Intel I225-V REV 2 and wanted to share an observation that might help people experiencing link issues or packet loss.

After I updated the the firmware to V1.45, I updated to the 1.0.1.4 driver and I wasn't having any issues.

Recently, I noticed the 1.0.1.8 driver was released so I updated my driver and started seeing around 5% packet loss.

The difference between 1.0.1.4 and 1.0.1.8 is the older driver did not auto-negotiate EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) and was disabled, whereas 1.0.1.8 did auto-negotiate EEE and was enabled. When I disabled EEE with the 1.0.1.8 driver, my packet loss disappeared.

TL; DR - If you're having connectivity issues with the I225-V, it may be worth trying to disable Energy Efficient Ethernet.

[darth_meh]

darth_meh wrote:
I have an Asus Maximus XII Extreme w/ an Intel I225-V REV 2 and wanted to share an observation that might help people experiencing link issues or packet loss.

After I updated the the firmware to V1.45, I updated to the 1.0.1.4 driver and I wasn't having any issues.

Recently, I noticed the 1.0.1.8 driver was released so I updated my driver and started seeing around 5% packet loss.

The difference between 1.0.1.4 and 1.0.1.8 is the older driver did not auto-negotiate EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) and was disabled, whereas 1.0.1.8 did auto-negotiate EEE and was enabled. When I disabled EEE with the 1.0.1.8 driver, my packet loss disappeared.

TL; DR - If you're having connectivity issues with the I225-V, it may be worth trying to disable Energy Efficient Ethernet.

In the latest I225-V drivers (1.0.2.6) available in Windows Update, EEE now defaults to OFF.

[onetime]

darth_meh wrote:
In the latest I225-V drivers (1.0.2.6) available in Windows Update, EEE now defaults to OFF.

Can you please tell me where to check if EEE is on or off?
Thank you.

[6kbyte]

darth_meh wrote:
I have an Asus Maximus XII Extreme w/ an Intel I225-V REV 2 and wanted to share an observation that might help people experiencing link issues or packet loss.

After I updated the the firmware to V1.45, I updated to the 1.0.1.4 driver and I wasn't having any issues.

Recently, I noticed the 1.0.1.8 driver was released so I updated my driver and started seeing around 5% packet loss.

The difference between 1.0.1.4 and 1.0.1.8 is the older driver did not auto-negotiate EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) and was disabled, whereas 1.0.1.8 did auto-negotiate EEE and was enabled. When I disabled EEE with the 1.0.1.8 driver, my packet loss disappeared.

TL; DR - If you're having connectivity issues with the I225-V, it may be worth trying to disable Energy Efficient Ethernet.

ASUS B550-E with I225-V (2) here: driver v1.0.1.4 worked for me but now windows 10 update is forcing a v1.0.2.6. installation which is causing a lot of packet loss (unplayable during gaming). After disabling EEE (default was "enabled" for me) packet loss has become less but its still there (1-5%). I have two systems/b550-e boards, both of them have the same issue. Any ideas?

[FMobile]

Just FYI,

Asus ROG STRIX z490 G gaming. New 1.0.2.6 Intel driver gives me no issues.
No disconnecting on reboot, no packet loss, no connection drops/reconnections
Was using before 1.0.0.13- that was super stable.

I switched to 1.0 Gbps in driver settings tho. I do not need 2.5GBe. EEE is off, tried ON - didnt see any difference to be honest.-

[Enderwiggin03]

FMobile wrote:
Just FYI,

Asus ROG STRIX z490 G gaming. New 1.0.2.6 Intel driver gives me no issues.
No disconnecting on reboot, no packet loss, no connection drops/reconnections
Was using before 1.0.0.13- that was super stable.

I switched to 1.0 Gbps in driver settings tho. I do not need 2.5GBe. EEE is off, tried ON - didnt see any difference to be honest.-

You should probably update the firmware.

[FMobile]

I've got the newest firmware.

I do not like how the adapter behaves on 2.5GB ...It doesnt disconnect but looks like i am having packet loss.
Does anyone know how to look which revision I got on my motherboard? Where to look exactly?

[n1kobg]

FMobile wrote:
I've got the newest firmware.

I do not like how the adapter behaves on 2.5GB ...It doesnt disconnect but looks like i am having packet loss.
Does anyone know how to look which revision I got on my motherboard? Where to look exactly?

Yes, many people have that problem, internet connection drops & have packet loss and slow Up/Download speeds. Its the silicon and Intel cant do much about it. They say the fix works 100% & its fixed in the next revisions of the silicon but there are people with them that still have the same problems. Only thing that works but its not 100% fix is to flash NVM to 1.45 (even if you already did it). Im posting the fix and the thread on Intel Forum. I will make a separate post because this is important.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000057261/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products...
https://community.intel.com/t5/Ethernet-Products/Intel-Network-I225-V-Nework-issue-persist-even-afte...

[n1kobg]

darth_meh wrote:
I have an Asus Maximus XII Extreme w/ an Intel I225-V REV 2 and wanted to share an observation that might help people experiencing link issues or packet loss.

After I updated the the firmware to V1.45, I updated to the 1.0.1.4 driver and I wasn't having any issues.

Recently, I noticed the 1.0.1.8 driver was released so I updated my driver and started seeing around 5% packet loss.

The difference between 1.0.1.4 and 1.0.1.8 is the older driver did not auto-negotiate EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) and was disabled, whereas 1.0.1.8 did auto-negotiate EEE and was enabled. When I disabled EEE with the 1.0.1.8 driver, my packet loss disappeared.

TL; DR - If you're having connectivity issues with the I225-V, it may be worth trying to disable Energy Efficient Ethernet.

Yes, many people have that problem, internet connection drops & have packet loss and slow Up/Download speeds. Its the silicon and Intel cant do much about it. They say the fix works 100% & its fixed in the next revisions of the silicon but there are people with them that still have the same problems. Only thing that works but its not 100% fix is to flash NVM to 1.45 (even if you already did it). Im posting the fix and the thread on Intel Forum. I will make a separate post because this is important.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000057261/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products...
https://community.intel.com/t5/Ethernet-Products/Intel-Network-I225-V-Nework-issue-persist-even-afte...

[piratino]

n1kobg wrote:
Yes, many people have that problem, internet connection drops & have packet loss and slow Up/Download speeds. Its the silicon and Intel cant do much about it. They say the fix works 100% & its fixed in the next revisions of the silicon but there are people with them that still have the same problems. Only thing that works but its not 100% fix is to flash NVM to 1.45 (even if you already did it). Im posting the fix and the thread on Intel Forum. I will make a separate post because this is important.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000057261/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products...
https://community.intel.com/t5/Ethernet-Products/Intel-Network-I225-V-Nework-issue-persist-even-afte...

Interesting, and thanks for sharing.

Does anybody know if these issues might happen with I21x-V (1.0GbE) Intel ethernet adapters as well? I have a Ethernet Intel® I219-V 1.0Gbit Lan adapter, and some times I encounter internet connection drops & have packet loss and slow Up/Download speeds.
I have recently passed to fiber cable (have changed home internet connection, but provider is the same), and as far that I have learn only my pc is affected. Nwither my 2 other laptops I have in the house and my smartphones have any of that.

Thanks for the help.