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Audio

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

DTS
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

1.2.0.0Windows 10 64bit2.05 MBMay 12, 2020

Realtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

6.0.9034.1Windows 10 64bit17.24 MBOct 29, 2020

Realtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.20H2 supported.

6.0.9075.1Windows 10 64bit18.19 MBDec 23, 2020

DTS
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

1.6.3.0Windows 10 64bit2.24 MBMar 4, 2021

Realtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.20H2 supported.

6.0.9126.1Windows 10 64bit17.62 MBMar 19, 2021

DTS

1.6.3.0Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit473.49 MBOct 5, 2021

Realtek HD Audio Driver

6.0.9225.1Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit35.58 MBOct 5, 2021
DescriptionDTS
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version1.2.0.0
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size2.05 MB
DateMay 12, 2020
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DescriptionRealtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version6.0.9034.1
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size17.24 MB
DateOct 29, 2020
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DescriptionRealtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.20H2 supported.
Version6.0.9075.1
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size18.19 MB
DateDec 23, 2020
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DescriptionDTS
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version1.6.3.0
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size2.24 MB
DateMar 4, 2021
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DescriptionRealtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.20H2 supported.
Version6.0.9126.1
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size17.62 MB
DateMar 19, 2021
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DescriptionDTS
Version1.6.3.0
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size473.49 MB
DateOct 5, 2021
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DescriptionRealtek HD Audio Driver
Version6.0.9225.1
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size35.58 MB
DateOct 5, 2021
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Chipset

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel INF installation

10.1.18295.8201Windows 10 64bit2.63 MBMay 8, 2020

Intel Serial I/O driver

30.100.1947.3Windows 10 64bit1.58 MBMay 8, 2020

Intel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

10.1.18383.8213Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit2.59 MBJun 16, 2020

Intel Serial I/O driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

30.100.2020.7Windows 10 64bit1.58 MBJun 16, 2020

Intel INF installation
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

10.1.18634.8254Windows 10 64bit2.73 MBJan 25, 2021

Intel Management Engine Firmware
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

2044.12.0.6213Windows 10 64bit205.59 MBFeb 25, 2021

Intel Management Engine Firmware
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

2102.100.0.1044Windows 10 64bit228.78 MBMar 19, 2021

Intel Serial I/O driver

30.100.2132.2Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit2.65 MBOct 6, 2021

Intel INF installation

10.1.18836.8283Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit4.04 MBOct 6, 2021

Intel Management Engine Firmware

14.1.60.1790Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit331.01 MBOct 15, 2021

Intel Serial I/O driver

30.100.2132.2Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit2.18 MBOct 18, 2021

Intel Management Engine Firmware

2120.100.0.1085Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit219.27 MBOct 18, 2022
DescriptionIntel INF installation
Version10.1.18295.8201
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size2.63 MB
DateMay 8, 2020
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DescriptionIntel Serial I/O driver
Version30.100.1947.3
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size1.58 MB
DateMay 8, 2020
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DescriptionIntel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version10.1.18383.8213
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size2.59 MB
DateJun 16, 2020
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DescriptionIntel Serial I/O driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version30.100.2020.7
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size1.58 MB
DateJun 16, 2020
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DescriptionIntel INF installation
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version10.1.18634.8254
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size2.73 MB
DateJan 25, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Management Engine Firmware
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version2044.12.0.6213
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size205.59 MB
DateFeb 25, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Management Engine Firmware
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version2102.100.0.1044
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size228.78 MB
DateMar 19, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Serial I/O driver
Version30.100.2132.2
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size2.65 MB
DateOct 6, 2021
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DescriptionIntel INF installation
Version10.1.18836.8283
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size4.04 MB
DateOct 6, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Management Engine Firmware
Version14.1.60.1790
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size331.01 MB
DateOct 15, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Serial I/O driver
Version30.100.2132.2
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size2.18 MB
DateOct 18, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Management Engine Firmware
Version2120.100.0.1085
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size219.27 MB
DateOct 18, 2022
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LAN

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Aquantia LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

2.1.019.0Windows 10 64bit192.21 KBMay 8, 2020

Intel i225 LAN driver

1.0.1.4Windows 10 64bit319.49 KBJun 1, 2020

Intel I225 Firmware Update Tool
* Intel I225 2.5GbE Firmware Version 1.45 for Link Stability Improvements
* Please run NVMUPDATE with Administrator privilege (right-click)

1.45Windows 10 64bit1.53 MBJun 4, 2020

Intel i225 LAN driver

1.0.1.8Windows 10 64bit322.03 KBSep 15, 2020

Intel i225 LAN driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

1.0.2.8Windows 10 64bit326.47 KBJan 25, 2021

Aquantia LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

2.2.2.0Windows 10 64bit198.14 KBJan 28, 2021

Aquantia LAN Driver

3.0.19Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit5.87 MBOct 7, 2021

Intel i225 LAN driver

1.1.3.28Windows 10 64bit635.87 KBJul 1, 2022

Intel i225 LAN driver

2.1.1.7Windows 11 64bit641.96 KBFeb 10, 2023
DescriptionAquantia LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version2.1.019.0
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size192.21 KB
DateMay 8, 2020
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DescriptionIntel i225 LAN driver
Version1.0.1.4
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size319.49 KB
DateJun 1, 2020
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DescriptionIntel I225 Firmware Update Tool
* Intel I225 2.5GbE Firmware Version 1.45 for Link Stability Improvements
* Please run NVMUPDATE with Administrator privilege (right-click)
Version1.45
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size1.53 MB
DateJun 4, 2020
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DescriptionIntel i225 LAN driver
Version1.0.1.8
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size322.03 KB
DateSep 15, 2020
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DescriptionIntel i225 LAN driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version1.0.2.8
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size326.47 KB
DateJan 25, 2021
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DescriptionAquantia LAN Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version2.2.2.0
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size198.14 KB
DateJan 28, 2021
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DescriptionAquantia LAN Driver
Version3.0.19
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size5.87 MB
DateOct 7, 2021
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DescriptionIntel i225 LAN driver
Version1.1.3.28
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size635.87 KB
DateJul 1, 2022
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DescriptionIntel i225 LAN driver
Version2.1.1.7
OSWindows 11 64bit
Size641.96 KB
DateFeb 10, 2023
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SATA RAID/AHCI

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

17.8.0.1065Windows 10 64bit72.63 MBMay 11, 2020

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

17.8.0.1065Windows 10 64bit4.07 MBMay 11, 2020

Intel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

17.9.0.1007Windows 10 64bit5.75 MBJun 16, 2020

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

17.9.0.1007Windows 10 64bit3.61 MBJun 16, 2020

Intel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

18.1.2.1034Windows 10 64bit8.54 MBJan 25, 2021

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

18.1.2.1034Windows 10 64bit6.89 MBJan 28, 2021

Intel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

18.31.6.1039Windows 10 64bit8.63 MBApr 12, 2021

Intel SATA Preinstall driver (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

18.6.1.1016.1Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit3.74 MBOct 7, 2021

Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver

18.7.0.1002Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit8.88 MBOct 18, 2022
DescriptionIntel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version17.8.0.1065
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size72.63 MB
DateMay 11, 2020
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DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version17.8.0.1065
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size4.07 MB
DateMay 11, 2020
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DescriptionIntel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version17.9.0.1007
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size5.75 MB
DateJun 16, 2020
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DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version17.9.0.1007
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size3.61 MB
DateJun 16, 2020
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DescriptionIntel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version18.1.2.1034
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size8.54 MB
DateJan 25, 2021
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DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version18.1.2.1034
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size6.89 MB
DateJan 28, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version18.31.6.1039
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size8.63 MB
DateApr 12, 2021
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DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version18.6.1.1016.1
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size3.74 MB
DateOct 7, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Rapid Storage Technology driver
Version18.7.0.1002
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size8.88 MB
DateOct 18, 2022
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Thunderbolt

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Thunderbolt Driver

1.41.823.0Windows 10 64bit857.88 KBMay 12, 2020

Thunderbolt Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

1.41.890.0Windows 10 64bit840.75 KBJun 9, 2020
DescriptionThunderbolt Driver
Version1.41.823.0
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size857.88 KB
DateMay 12, 2020
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DescriptionThunderbolt Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version1.41.890.0
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size840.75 KB
DateJun 9, 2020
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VGA

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel Graphic Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

27.20.100.9127Windows 10 64bit234.83 MBJan 22, 2021

Intel Graphic Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

27.20.100.9316Windows 10 64bit241.48 MBMar 19, 2021

Intel Graphic Driver

27.20.100.9805Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit525.44 MBOct 13, 2021

Intel Graphics Driver

30.0.101.1273Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit241.38 MBOct 18, 2022
DescriptionIntel Graphic Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version27.20.100.9127
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size234.83 MB
DateJan 22, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Graphic Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version27.20.100.9316
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size241.48 MB
DateMar 19, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Graphic Driver
Version27.20.100.9805
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size525.44 MB
DateOct 13, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Graphics Driver
Version30.0.101.1273
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size241.38 MB
DateOct 18, 2022
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WLAN+BT

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

21.80.0.4Windows 10 64bit25.01 MBMay 11, 2020

Intel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

21.80.0.3Windows 10 64bit5.33 MBMay 11, 2020

Intel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

21.90.2.1Windows 10 64bit4.76 MBJun 16, 2020

Intel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.

21.90.3.2Windows 10 64bit27.33 MBJun 16, 2020

Intel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

22.20.0.3Windows 10 64bit6.92 MBJan 28, 2021

Intel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.

20.20.0.6Windows 10 64bit29.28 MBJan 28, 2021

Intel Bluetooth Driver

22.70.2.1Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit52.96 MBOct 6, 2021

Intel WIFI driver

22.70.0.6Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit82.29 MBOct 6, 2021

Intel WIFI driver

22.80.1.1Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit29.07 MBMay 6, 2022

Intel WIFI driver

22.200.0.6Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit52.51 MBMay 30, 2023

Intel Bluetooth Driver

22.170.0.2Windows 10 64bit Windows 11 64bit12.41 MBMay 30, 2023
DescriptionIntel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version21.80.0.4
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size25.01 MB
DateMay 11, 2020
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DescriptionIntel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version21.80.0.3
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size5.33 MB
DateMay 11, 2020
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DescriptionIntel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version21.90.2.1
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size4.76 MB
DateJun 16, 2020
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DescriptionIntel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
Version21.90.3.2
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size27.33 MB
DateJun 16, 2020
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DescriptionIntel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version22.20.0.3
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size6.92 MB
DateJan 28, 2021
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DescriptionIntel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
Version20.20.0.6
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size29.28 MB
DateJan 28, 2021
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DescriptionIntel Bluetooth Driver
Version22.70.2.1
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size52.96 MB
DateOct 6, 2021
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DescriptionIntel WIFI driver
Version22.70.0.6
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size82.29 MB
DateOct 6, 2021
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DescriptionIntel WIFI driver
Version22.80.1.1
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size29.07 MB
DateMay 6, 2022
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DescriptionIntel WIFI driver
Version22.200.0.6
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size52.51 MB
DateMay 30, 2023
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DescriptionIntel Bluetooth Driver
Version22.170.0.2
OSWindows 10 64bit, Windows 11 64bit
Size12.41 MB
DateMay 30, 2023
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