Intel
®
Ethernet Network Adapter E810-CQDA2T
User Guide
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Refer to the Intel
®
Ethernet Controller E810 Feature Support Matrix for additional NVM and
software driver details.:
https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/607252
NVM Update Tool:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19624/non-volatile-memory-nvm-
update-utility-for-intel-ethernet-network-adapter-e810-series.html
Always choose the latest.
Note: To update the NVM, refer to the Intel
®
Ethernet NVM Update Tool Quick Usage Guide
for Linux.
2. Download and install the complete driver package:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/15084/intel-ethernet-adapter-complete-
driver-pack.html
Always choose the latest.
Or, download the Linux driver only:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000/files/ice%20stable/
Note: For the newest features, always use the latest driver and NVM version. This document is
based on driver version ice-1.12.7 or newer.
Important: The latest ice-1.12.7 driver with the 4.31 NVM version has some limitations that will
be addressed in later releases.
For details, see the Release Notes:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19622/intel-ethernet-
product-software-release-notes.html
3. Install the complete driver package with the following commands:
# cd ice-1.x.x/src
# make -j install
Now reboot the system, or if not possible:
# rmmod ice
You might need to remove additional drivers that are using the ice driver:
# insmod ./intel_auxiliary.ko //Depends on the kernel version if you need it.
# modprobe gnss //Depends on the kernel version if you need it.
# insmod ./ice.ko
4. Update the NVM to the latest image:
# cd E810_NVMUpdatePackage_v4_30_Linux/Linux_x64/
#./nvmupdate64e -u -l -c nvmupdate.cfg