Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 how to download and install the driver

Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this 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. Install Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 driver manually

1. Download the setup file for Intel Intel R Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 driver from the location below. This is the download link for the driver version 4.1.229.0 dated 2020-11-25.
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3. Start 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 accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow 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. Restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed.
Download size of the driver: 467273 bytes (456.32 KB)
This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 78216 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

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

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find 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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