Intel Intel R 82580 Gigabit Network Connection driver download and installation

Intel R 82580 Gigabit Network Connection 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_150E&SUBSYS_00551170.

1. Intel Intel R 82580 Gigabit Network Connection driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the setup file for Intel Intel R 82580 Gigabit Network Connection driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 12.11.97.0 dated 2014-05-20.
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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 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 installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 3.9 stars out of 45995 votes.

2. Installing the Intel Intel R 82580 Gigabit Network Connection driver using DriverMax: the easy way

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 easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and press 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 driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the Intel Intel R 82580 Gigabit Network Connection driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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