Broadcom Corporation Broadcom BCM5708C NetXtreme II GigE how to download and install the driver

Broadcom BCM5708C NetXtreme II GigE is a Chipset hardware device. This driver was developed by Broadcom Corporation. pci/ven_14e4&dev_164c is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Install Broadcom Corporation Broadcom BCM5708C NetXtreme II GigE driver manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Broadcom Corporation Broadcom BCM5708C NetXtreme II GigE driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.0.19.0 released on 2009-10-01.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is running then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
The file size of this driver is 1699592 bytes (1.62 MB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.2 stars by 26218 users.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. Installing the Broadcom Corporation Broadcom BCM5708C NetXtreme II GigE driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Broadcom Corporation Broadcom BCM5708C NetXtreme II GigE driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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