Driver for Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 - downloading and installing it

Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 is a Network Adapters hardware device. This Windows driver was developed by Intel. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1528.

1. Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 driver from the location below. This is the download link for the driver version 3.4.47.0 dated 2013-04-17.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC 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.
File size of the driver: 261800 bytes (255.66 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.6 stars by 47149 users.
This driver was released for the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows Vista 64 bits

2. How to install Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 driver using DriverMax

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. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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