Intel 82578dc gigabit ethernet controller download

Code Name. Products formerly Hanksville. Launch Date. Expected Discontinuance. Recommended Customer Price. Operating Temperature Range. Operating Temperature Maximum. Operating Temperature Minimum. Supplemental Information. Embedded Options Available. Networking Specifications. Port Configuration. Data Rate Per Port. System Interface Type. Jumbo Frames Supported. Package Specifications. Package Size. Advanced Technologies. The only option for Windows 10 is the MS supported in-box driver.

Inbox drivers are native to the operating system if the driver is supported in the OS. There shouldn't be a separate download for those from Microsoft's web site. Can you dumb it down for me? I have a Gateway tower that is 5 years old bought from Best Buy. I installed Driver Talent on a thumb drive following instructions to get an updated driver when I had no internet connection but it was to no avail.

How do I get a driver installed onto my machine that will permit my wired ethernet connection: Intel R DC Gigabit Network Connection - to function with Windows 10? To simplify, there is no DC driver available for Windows 10 from Intel. Any driver support comes from Microsoft directly in what's called an 'In-Box' driver. This means that if there is basic OS support for the controller, Windows 10 will support it at installation. Microsoft makes the determination of which drivers they will include 'inbox'.

For this controller the family we do not have Intel supported Windows 10 drive package. I did check my personal copy of Windows 10 and did see the Intel DC listed as a driver I could load. My recommendation is to remove the driver from device manager and try manually installing it. If it does not load correctly, you many need to purchase a new adapter with Windows 10 support.

Should I upgrade to Windows 10 before removing and then manually installing the driver? And roll it back a second time to Windows 7 if no success at which time I will purchase a new adapter.

Or do you think I should bite the bullet and buy a new network adapter? Any reason to stick with a wired ethernet adapter given that my desktop dates from ? Is there a way for me to determine what my Gateway system can accommodate? Microsoft may have an upgrade assistant available that can scan your system for supported hardware.