Intel I225-V/I225-LM Rev 1.x Lan Controllers Firmware 1.94

[Lord44]

By searching a bit on the web, I came across this version 1.94 for our dear i225-V network cards. It is not an original firmware but modified it seems from the LM version.The link is here: Intel i225-V/LM NVM 1.94 FW personally tested it before proposing it. As you will see in the screenshot, there are no problems.
Updated this morning to 1.94, no more disconnect problems

Fixes & Enhancements Enhancements
1. Integrate Intel Ethernet Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Update for 2024.1 IPU. Version 1.94, A00 Release date 08 May 2024
Thanx to djesko

 

[Lord44]

Intel Network Connections Software Version 30.0​

What's New in This Release:
* Driver Support for Intel® Ethernet 600 Series Controllers

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...el-ethernet-adapter-complete-driver-pack.html

I have discovery one driver (TwinCAT-Intel PCI Ethernet Adapter (Gigabit) V2) is compatibile with all product Intel Lan Chipset

1fichier.com: Cloud Storage

1fichier.com

1000Mb_Full_Duplex = "1.0 Gbps Full Duplex" maxim

 

[dojarat11154902d3]

Intel I225-VI225 Win11x64 driver version 2.1.5.3 dated 11/27/2024 provided by DriverBooster.

 

[Lord44]

Thanx and for Windows 10 you have new driver ?

 

[sipipa613155f02dc]

This driver is also for Windows 10. Enjoy.

 

[Lord44]

i tested and not working on win 10

 

[sipipa613155f02dc]

i tested and not working on win 10

Sorry, I thought the driver was also for Windows 10. At least that's what I thought when I opened the "inf" file

 

[crimson8814f802d4]

Hi folks, I have the latest i225V driver for my MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi. As far as I know, I’ve never had issues with Ethernet. I only play Tekken 8 online though, and that’s a fairly small task for Ethernet in that it’s 1v1 and in fairly small maps. Ping is always reasonable.

Only thing I notice is in event viewer I get an Ethernet disconnect / reconnect (e2fnexpress network link disconnected warning event, followed immediately by a reconnect info event) when I first turn on my PC - I always assumed this is the driver initialising and windows calling for it before it’s had a chance to properly activate. I also get this warning message in event viewer if my internet goes down for whatever reason / I physically unplug it. I do not get any Ethernet related events in event viewer aside from this. I’m assuming this is normal behaviour?

As I said, no issues to report.

 

[FlyingScot]

Only thing I notice is in event viewer I get an Ethernet disconnect / reconnect (e2fnexpress network link disconnected warning event, followed immediately by a reconnect info event) when I first turn on my PC - I always assumed this is the driver initialising and windows calling for it before it’s had a chance to properly activate. I also get this warning message in event viewer if my internet goes down for whatever reason / I physically unplug it. I do not get any Ethernet related events in event viewer aside from this. I’m assuming this is normal behaviour?

Before I made the recommended settings changes to the Ethernet adapter, I would see half a dozen or more e2fexpress disconnects/reconnects soon after boot up. So I would have to say that your system's behaviour is at least as good as I have managed to get it. Whether the occasional disconnect/reconnect (outside of an Internet loss) is normal, I can't say.

 

[crimson8814f802d4]

Before I made the recommended settings changes to the Ethernet adapter, I would see half a dozen or more e2fexpress disconnects/reconnects soon after boot up. So I would have to say that your system's behaviour is at least as good as I have managed to get it. Whether the occasional disconnect/reconnect (outside of an Internet loss) is normal, I can't say.

I also get some weird WiFi events in event viewer - several NetWTW14 70** information events (6 each boot). Appears to be related to my WiFi driver - I've tried uninstalling it / reinstalling it using the MSI drivers on my MB support page, but they always appear. Weird thing is that my WiFi works fine, although I never really use it. I also don’t have the antennas on my MB, so maybe that's causing the events.

I should probably just disable WiFi entirely in BIOS since I only use Ethernet. What do you reckon @FlyingScot? (Hope you're good too, mate )

Edit: looked in bios and couldn’t find the disable button. Guess I’ll just live with it.

 

[FlyingScot]

Hi Crimson, thanks for asking! I'm doing just fine. I hope you're also doing fine over there. I mean, you've got to be happy now that winter weather is coming to a close, right?

I also don't use the WiFi. In fact, I didn't even install the drivers. But here's where my setting resides for disabling it, the "Onboard Wi-Fi/BT Module Control' at the bottom. I hope this helps you locate your own off switch. It would be major odd if your BIOS setting is truly missing. We might have to stir up a posse!

Perhaps your other issues are related to the antenna. I'm really no help to you because I'm definitely an Ethernet PC guy.

Cheers, mate!
FS

 

[crimson8814f802d4]

Hi Crimson, thanks for asking! I'm doing just fine. I hope you're also doing fine over there. I mean, you've got to be happy now that winter weather is coming to a close, right?

I also don't use the WiFi. In fact, I didn't even install the drivers. But here's where my setting resides for disabling it, the "Onboard Wi-Fi/BT Module Control' at the bottom. I hope this helps you locate your own off switch. It would be major odd if your BIOS setting is truly missing. We might have to stir up a posse!? Perhaps your issues are related to the antenna. I'm really no help to you because I'm definitely an Ethernet PC guy!

View attachment 200147
Cheers, mate!
FS

Ahh the weather is improving. Still cold af at the moment tho! One day spring will start!

Here’s all I get: see pic

Perhaps the Onboard CNVi Module Control - seems to be related to WiFi / BT?

 

[FlyingScot]

Ahh the weather is improving. Still cold af at the moment tho! One day spring will start!

Glad to hear it, mate!

Perhaps the Onboard CNVi Module Control - seems to be related to WiFi / BT?

Oh yes. I just remembered Citay discussing that setting. I think you are spot on. See post here: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?...varying-issues-with-build.404336/post-2289573

 

[crimson8814f802d4]

Glad to hear it, mate!

Oh yes. I just remembered Citay discussing that setting. I think you are spot on. See post here: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?...varying-issues-with-build.404336/post-2289573

Thanks mate.

 

[Lord44]

Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225/I226 & Killer 3xxx Serie Drivers Version 1.1.4.45 & 21.53 (Update)

 

[victor.to151d02d6]

For my MSI motherboard, this driver update has a release date of 3/18/25 on MSI's support site. It makes me more comfortable getting driver updates directly from MSi because it is possible that MSI may have customized drivers for their motherboards.

 

[Lord44]

Intel Ethernet Controller I225/I226 & Killer 3xxx Serie Drivers 2.1.5.7​

For:
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-LM'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-V'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-IT'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-LMvP'
Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter I225-T1'
Killer E3100 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller'
Killer E3100X 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-LM'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-V'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-IT'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-LMvP'
Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter I226-T1'

Windows 11
https://1fichier.com/?g8axki98bnwq5urtbonm

 

[Lord44]

Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225/I226 & Killer 3xxx Serie Drivers Version 2.1.5.10

For:
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-LM'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-V'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-IT'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I225-LMvP'
Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter I225-T1'
Killer E3100 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller'
Killer E3100X 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-LM'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-V'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-IT'
Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-LMvP'
Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter I226-T1'

Code IDs:
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F2&REV_01
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F3&REV_01
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0D9F&REV_02
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F2&REV_02
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F3&REV_02
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F2&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F3&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0D9F&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F2&SUBSYS_00018086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_15F2&SUBSYS_00028086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3100&REV_01
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3101&REV_02
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3101&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3102
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_125B
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_125C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_125B&SUBSYS_00018086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_125B&SUBSYS_00028086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_125D
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_5502&REV_02
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_5502&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_5503

Windows 11 64bits

 

[Lord44]

Intel I226–LM/ V/ IT Lan Controllers Firmware Version 2.27​

First firmware for the I226 series of network chipsets, version 2.27, dating from 2024

Intel(R) Ethernet NVM Update Tool
NVMUpdate version 1.41.3.1
Copyright(C) 2013 - 2024 Intel Corporation.

nvmupdatew64e.exe -i -l inventory.txt

Config file will not be read.
Inventory
[00:133:00:00]: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-V
Alternate MAC address is not set.
Flash inventory started.
Shadow RAM inventory started.
Shadow RAM inventory finished.
Flash inventory finished.
[00:133:00:00]: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-V
Vendor : 8086
Device : 125C
Subvendor : 1043
Subdevice : 8867
Revision : 6
LAN MAC : xxxxxxxxxxxx
Alt MAC : 000000000000
SAN MAC : 000000000000
ETrackId : 8000039D
SerialNumber : A0AD9FFFFFA10858
NVM Version : 2.35(2.23)
PBA : G23456-000
VPD status : Not set
VPD size : 0
NVM update : No config file entry
checksum : Valid

Upon checking my chipset, I noticed that mine is newer and therefore doesn't require an update, but for those interested, here is the download link below.

Alternatively, run the command `nvmupdatew64e.exe -i -l inventory.txt`.

To update, simply change the firmware of the NVM directory in the Intel network pack and replace it with the one you want.

Download
https://usersdrive.com/dws6snaaz28g.html

 

[Lord44]

Intel I226–V Lan Controllers Firmware NVM Version 2.29/2.32 ​

Intel(R) Ethernet NVM Update Tool
NVMUpdate version 1.42.8.0
Copyright(C) 2013 - 2024 Intel Corporation.

nvmupdatew64e.exe -i -l inventory.txt

Config file will not be read.
Inventory
[00:133:00:00]: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-V
Alternate MAC address is not set.
Flash inventory started.
Shadow RAM inventory started.
Shadow RAM inventory finished.
Flash inventory finished.
[00:133:00:00]: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I226-V
Vendor : 8086
Device : 125C
Subvendor : 1043
Subdevice : 8867
Revision : 6
LAN MAC : xxxxxxxxxxx
Alt MAC : 000000000000
SAN MAC : 000000000000
ETrackId : 8000039D
SerialNumber : A0AD9FFFFFA10858
NVM Version : 2.35(2.23)
PBA : G23456-000
VPD status : Not set
VPD size : 0
NVM update : No config file entry
checksum : Valid

My NVM firmware cannot be updated, probably due to my newer version.
For those interested, you just need to modify the "config_i226.txt" file with your chipset ID codes and then run the command "nvmupdatew64e.exe -u -l -c config_i226.txt" in CMD.
Release note:
Fixes an issue in MDI lane swap handling that caused the P (positive) and N (negative) signal polarities to be swapped incorrectly.

Please note that the update has risks that it may fail, Station-Drivers and Fdrsoft cannot be held responsible in the event of a crash. !

Firmware 2.32 is included in the package, which you can download here Version 1Mo & 2Mo.

Intel-I226-V-NVM-Firmware/I226-V at main · BillyCurtis/Intel-I226-V-NVM-Firmware · GitHub

Download 40d1b2d8intel i226 zip

Download File 40d1b2d8intel i226 zip

usersdrive.com

 

[Lord44]

Intel I226–V / I226-LM / I226-IT (1Mo & 2Mo) Lan Controllers Firmware Version 2.29 & 2.32

Release note:
Fixes an issue in MDI lane swap handling that caused the P (positive) and N (negative) signal polarities to be swapped incorrectly.

https://usersdrive.com/jqbq04330ec5.html