[DRIVERS] Intel Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth

Hi everyone,

- Intel Ethernet Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - I225/I226 - Windows 11 : 2.1.1.7 WHQL [02/02/2022]
Drivers - I225/I226 - Windows 10 : 1.1.3.28 WHQL [05/03/2022]
Drivers - I217/I218/I219 - Windows 10/11 : 12.19.2.45 WHQL [30/01/2022]
Drivers - I210/I211 - Windows 11 : 13.0.14.0 WHQL [24/02/2022]
Drivers - I210/I211 - Windows 10 : 12.18.13.1 WHQL [14/12/2021]
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 - I217/I218/I219 - Windows 10/11 : Link
Download - I210/I211 - Windows 11 : Link
Download - I210/I211 - Windows 10 : Link
Download - 82579 - Windows 10 : Link

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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

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- Intel WiFi Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 9xxx/AXxxx : 22.150.0.3 WHQL [24/05/2022]
Drivers - 3165/3168/7265D/8xxx : 22.130.0.5 WHQL [15/03/2022]
Drivers - 3160/7260/7265C : 18.33.17.1 WHQL [29/04/2019]
Download - 9xxx/AXxxx : Link
Download - 3165/3168/7265D/8xxx : Link
Download - 3160/7260/7265C : Link

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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

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- Intel Bluetooth Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 8xxx/9xxx/AXxxx : 22.150.0.6 WHQL [30/05/2022]
Drivers - 3165/3168/7265D : 22.130.0.2 WHQL [24/02/2022]
Drivers - 3160/7260/7265C : 20.100.5.1 WHQL [17/04/2019]
Download - 8xxx/9xxx/AXxxx : Link
Download - 3165/3168/7265D : Link
Download - 3160/7260/7265C : Link

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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

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

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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_util_v3.exe" > Run as administrator).

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Thank you for doing this.

which driver is for Intel BlueTooth Device ID USB\VID_8087&PID_0AAA? I'm guessing it's "Drivers - 8xxx : 21.90.0.4 WHQL [02/04/2020]". If I'm correct ASUS support page for my Z390 Maximus XI Extreme, has Intel BlueTooth v21.90.2.1 [2020/06/09] which is more up to date. Can someone point me in the right direction, please.

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I checked the inf files for the Intel BlueTooth drivers and this is what I found by Device ID of all 3 drivers:

USB\VID_8087&PID_0A2B&REV_0001 Drivers - 8xxx : 21.90.0.4 WHQL [02/04/2020]


USB\VID_8087&PID_0025&REV_0001 Drivers - 9xxx/AX2xx : 21.90.2.1 WHQL [22/04/2020]
USB\VID_8087&PID_0025&REV_0002 Drivers - 9xxx/AX2xx : 21.90.2.1 WHQL [22/04/2020]


USB\VID_8087&PID_0A2A Drivers - 3xxx/7xxx : 20.100.6.4 WHQL [03/10/2019]

So it appears that none of those BT drivers are for my Z390 Maximus XI Extreme Intel BT device.

@ MoKiChU
Of course!! how can I forget that my Intel Wifi Device model is AC 9560. Thank you for refreshing my memory gland LOL You are a true GEM

@MoKiChU Thanks for fixing it, seems to work good.

Much appreciate the work to change the installation/update process, MoKiChU keep up the good work of love you do, we love it too...

Mokichu, do any of these ethernet drivers work with maximus VIII hero alpha.
If so, which one? Thanks again. keep up the great work!

Mokichu, thanks again for the help, but when I right click on the file e1d68x64.inf and select install, nothing happens

no, still showing 12.13.17.7 from 2015

I'm running windows 10 64 bit version 1909 (2)

I'm not sure what you mean by Drivers & Software version. I'm pretty sure that I only have the driver installed.

Is it called Intel network connections 20.2.4001.0? I dont remember installing that.

OK that worked like a charm. It installed properly after I uninstalled the Intel network connections software like
you said! Thanks again Mokichu and keep up the great work!

@Mokichu

Could you kindly let me know which ETHERNET/WIFI/BLUETOOTH is correct for my board ( Maximus X Code )?

I Appreciate it in advance =)

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

To find out which one is suitable for your motherboard, you need to look in your motherboard specifications :

https://i.ibb.co/b24gYkP/2020-07-02-211427.png

You have a Intel I219-V (1.0GbE) Ethernet controller (you can also get this information from your Device Manager), so you need this one :

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Hello there!

I have these drivers here installed and I don't know if it is related, but I am experiencing issues at boot up where I result not being correctly connected to my lan network. It often happens that at Windows boot that I result connect to an Unknown Network with no lan, and consequently, no internet access.

When it happens I have to disable/enable the network adapter from Windows settings a few times or unplug/plug in the lan cable a few times.

Checked my router and it seems to work good. Could it be a driver issue? Where can I find your last driver so to try that out and see if it indeed is related to this last version?

Thank you in advance.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

I use these same drivers (I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.18.9.23 WHQL [20/04/2020]) on several PCs and I have no issue, so if you have issue, the issue is on your side.

Anyway, try this :

- Download I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.18.9.23 WHQL [20/04/2020] drivers from the first page of the thread.
- If you use a Drivers & Sofware version (not Drivers Only) and therefore you see Intel Network software in your apps installed, uninstall it (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC.
- Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of Intel drivers in Network adapters section.
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Package" button then restart your PC.
- Follow the Install Process of I21x-V (1.0GbE) from the first page of the thread.

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Ok, It looks like that the easy (and I think only) way in fixing this is unplugging the lan cable from the motherboard and plug it back in a couple of times.
If I do so from the router side it does not work.
Disabling/enabling back the network adapter in Windows worked yesterday, but it took longer time as it get stuck with an Unknown Network for longer, while today with the unplug/plug thing motherboard side the Unknown Network was there a few secs.

Said so, I don't have any software installed. I remember that before finding your drivers I was using the default windows ones or use directly the Intel drivers from Intel's website.

I don't think is a cable issue as when I result in being correctly connected, I surf the web with no issues, can play online with decent ping and no lags, and SpeedTest.net results are in line with my type of contract that are as follows:

PING ms 11
DOWNLOAD Mbps 85.81
UPLOAD Mbps 14.05

What else can I do? What could it be?
I have tried to change ethernet port on my router but it happens the same thing at each Windows boot up.
Can you link me the old drivers just for a test? That I remember, I have never had an issue with them..

Thank you again.

Hey guys I am having a problem with latest firmware 1.45 and latest driver.
The connection disrupts for 5 or so seconds, the windows taskbar icon goes "no internet" then it reconnects.
Started to happen when I updated to latest driver.
Before with version 1.0.0.13 no issues. Any new drivers soon? Should I rollback?
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G motherboard, 2.5 gbit ethernet.

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Originally Posted by FMobile

Hey guys I am having a problem with latest firmware 1.45 and latest driver.
The connection disrupts for 5 or so seconds, the windows taskbar icon goes "no internet" then it reconnects.
Started to happen when I updated to latest driver.
Before with version 1.0.0.13 no issues. Any new drivers soon? Should I rollback?
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G motherboard, 2.5 gbit ethernet.

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Ive experienced strange throttling issues with the I225-V. Nothing seemed to fix it... I tried EVERYTHING. Including a brand new motherboard... While i didnt experience complete disconnects but Ive also seen reports of exactly what your saying... And yes your correct that rolling back to 1.0.0.13 will stop the drops. But you will see on this thread the NIC will then still suffer from horrible packet loss..... https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comme...ith_the_intel/

I opened a ticket with intel regarding the poor behavior of the intel I-225V NIC. I submitted all my findings plus sent off the requested log reports generated by a tool they asked me to run... Will anything ever come of it? Who knows but i suggest anyone having issues with it to do the same and submit a ticket to intel. Intel is the only ones who MIGHT possibly be able to fix this.

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Originally Posted by FMobile

Hey guys I am having a problem with latest firmware 1.45 and latest driver.
The connection disrupts for 5 or so seconds, the windows taskbar icon goes "no internet" then it reconnects.
Started to happen when I updated to latest driver.
Before with version 1.0.0.13 no issues. Any new drivers soon? Should I rollback?
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G motherboard, 2.5 gbit ethernet.

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Same issue i rolled back works ok now

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Originally Posted by criskoe

I've experienced strange throttling issues with the I225-V. Nothing seemed to fix it... I tried EVERYTHING. Including a brand new motherboard... While I didn't experience complete disconnects but I've also seen reports of exactly what your saying... And yes your correct that rolling back to 1.0.0.13 will stop the drops. But you will see on this thread the NIC will then still suffer from horrible packet loss..... https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comme...ith_the_intel/

I opened a ticket with intel regarding the poor behaviour of the intel I-225V NIC. I submitted all my findings plus sent off the requested log reports generated by a tool they asked me to run... Will anything ever come of it? Who knows but i suggest anyone having issues with it to do the same and submit a ticket to intel. Intel is the only ones who MIGHT possibly be able to fix this.

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Ok so I've read about it.
It might depend on which controller we got. V1 or updated V2? Someone on reddit told all new boards have this bug fixed and updated with the new version of I225V..
I've just rolled back to 1.0.0.13 and set manually to 1.0 gbits full duplex. Ran a few test for packet loss- 0% so far.
Will do further testing and post if any issues.....But we need this fix from intel ASAP. It is sad that it appears to be a Hardwire problem with controller. How could they not have tested this?


Thank you for answers. guys.

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Originally Posted by FMobile

Ok so I've read about it.
It might depend on which controller we got. V1 or updated V2? Someone on reddit told all new boards have this bug fixed and updated with the new version of I225V..
I've just rolled back to 1.0.0.13 and set manually to 1.0 gbits full duplex. Ran a few test for packet loss- 0% so far.
Will do further testing and post if any issues.....But we need this fix from intel ASAP. It is sad that it appears to be a Hardwire problem with controller. How could they not have tested this?


Thank you for answers. guys.

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You can check what controller you got by looking at the HW ids.... At the end will have a V2 if you got a V2.. BUT.......

While your initial issue with complete disconnects has disappeared by rolling back driver. I still really believe the NIC isnt acting as good as it should... Myself and a few others that ive found on various forums have experienced throttling on high speed internet and the intel I225-V. I spend a few weeks trying to figure it out, including a completely new motherboard... With that being said ive also seen some people say its working fine for them. So I dunno.... I dunno but but i feel something isnt right.....

Also I hate to be the bearer of bad news but who ever on reddit is saying the V2 is fully bug fixed is wrong... People have found the V2 still suffers from issues......... Issues that according to some are still on a hardware level. :( But that it just MIGHT be possible Intel can try to mitigate the issue in the future with new firmware releases. The problem has to do with compatibility with certain switches from what I understand........

There is already a V3 expected later this year.... LOL... Its kinda bad.... https://wccftech.com/intel-foxville-...ards-affected/

Im not that impressed to be honest with you.... Im lucky enough that my Z490 board also has a Aquantia 10gb lan aswell. So Ive been just using that... This intel one is buggy.......

Hi MoKIchU.
There is a driver driver showing in DriverMax app for Intel Bluetooth 21.110.0.3 from 25/06/2020. Is ok to update this driver? Please advise.

I've tried in the beginning going through the ridiculous steps :
Intel(R) Gigabit Ethernet Driver V1.0.1.4 for Windows 10 64-bit.
Before installing Intel I225-V driver v.1.0.1.4, please ensure that Intel I225-V firmware should be updated to v.1.45 via firmware update tool. After finishing necessary firmware update, please shut down and unplug the power cord then reboot the system normally. For more information, please refer to the firmware update guide.

This did not work at all, I was going through some BS with this board until it came to me this Mobo has (Wi-Fi) and that did help me get all the Windows 10 updates and I was able to install the (Armoury Crate) - I'm now running on v.1.0.0.13 and so far so good. I'm afraid trying to go and run the latest (v.10.1.4)

Please one at a time with the help....:rolleyes:

What exactly doesn't work? The Intel lan is borked and right now, it's largely believed to be a hardware issue. Intel is sending out newer boards with a revised NIC but for those of us with earlier boards, we're stuck.

Use Wi-Fi or the Marvel 10G NIC.

If you are on the Windows Insiders Beta channel, you can install Intel Bluetooth version: 21.120.0.4 from Windows Update.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Intel WiFi Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 9xxx/AX2xx : 22.0.0.6 WHQL [17/09/2020]
Download - 9xxx/AX2xx : Link

Thread updated.

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If you are in the Windows Insider's Beta ring (channel) this version becomes an "Optional Update". As for Bluetooth for 9xxx/AX2xx, version 22.0.0.2 is automatically installed.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Intel Bluetooth Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 8xxx/9xxx/AX2xx : 22.0.0.2 WHQL [13/09/2020]
Download - 8xxx/9xxx/AX2xx : Link

Thread updated.

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Sorry to bug Mr. M, but what BT driver should I download?
I just upgraded my mobo too the Rog Maximus XII Formula.

Thank you sir.

Thank you good sir.

Hi, does this works for ROG laptop too? I've ROG GL503GE on BIOS version 316 with both Intel WLAN & BT drivers at version 21.30, but the Wi-Fi speed is very slow compared to it used to be, and even the signal icon is not at the full strength (missing 1 bar).

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Intel Ethernet Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.19.0.16 WHQL [29/09/2020]
Download - I21x-V (1.0GbE) : Link

Thread updated.

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Thank you as always. STAY WELL!

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Intel Ethernet Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - I21x-V (1.0GbE) : 12.19.0.16 WHQL [29/09/2020]
Download - I21x-V (1.0GbE) : Link

Thread updated.

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Amazing! Thanks a lot!! You rock!!

Thank you MoKiChu - updated.

Thanks again.

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.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Yes of course, you need :

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Thank you, but my Wi-Fi speed is still slow along with the missing 1 signal Wi-Fi bar, and I've both installed the WLAN & BT drivers too, I wonder why.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Because it is probably not a drivers issue. Try by updating your BIOS to the latest for your notebook : https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/G..._Installer.zip

If your issue persists, contact your ASUS Support.

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I tried it during day vs night, and the internet speed is normal at night (around 12 AM - 3 PM), and during the day, it got throttled. My PC don't have this problem though. And yes, I've tried it with the latest BIOS and the problem still persists. The reason why I prefer to use this BIOS version is for the undervolt compatibility. I guess there is something with the Wi-Fi signal?

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After I turned on my laptop, my Wi-Fi speed is slow, but then after I put it very close to the router, its speed become normal and fast (as it should be) and when I'm back to my regular spot which is not close the router, the internet speed remains the same (fast).

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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?

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.-