The 82540EM is a network device manufactured by Intel. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This version of "em-7.1.7.tar.gz" has been downloaded 25 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews. The total disk space used for this update is 248.1 KB.
Intel 82540EM
Other Unix
7.1.7 (9-Feb-2011)
OS: FreeBSD
Network Adapter Driver File
Gitanjali (DG Staff Member) on 27-Jan-2012
To get the Intel 82540EM driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Intel 82540EM into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Intel Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Intel website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.