MSI Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package)
MSI LAN packages are selected by exact motherboard and controller. Verify the board revision, controller identity, package notes, and Windows release. A board download listing does not by itself substantiate firmware alignment or improved link stability.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page
- Hardware category
- Ethernet & LAN
- Manufacturer
- MSI
- Related families listed
- 14 in this category, 12 elsewhere from MSI
This coverage label describes releases discussed by this publication, not certified compatibility. Confirm the exact device or PC model, hardware revision, current Windows release, and current package requirements on the publisher source before making a change. Windows 10 Home and Pro reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Extended security updates and other editions have separate lifecycle terms; a driver listing does not extend Windows support.
MSI Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Controller class | Board LAN driver for a Realtek or Intel NIC |
| Max link speed | Gigabit or 2.5 Gbps depending on the board |
| Bus and port | Integrated LAN on an MSI motherboard |
| Driver source | The exact board model on MSI support |
| Stability watch | Check exact board revision, controller, OS, and package notes |
| Common failure mode | Link instability has physical, setting, driver, and hardware causes |
How to tell this is what you have
- Selected by exact MSI board model and revision
- Controller identity must match the package
- May cover Realtek, Intel, or another fitted NIC
Worth knowing: Select your exact board model on MSI support.
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Official sources and citations
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- MSI downloads and documentation
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- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
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Other ethernet & lan families to compare
MSI Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package) next to the other 14 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package) (this page) | MSI | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Selected by exact MSI board model and revision |
| Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller | Realtek | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Reads as Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller in Device Manager |
| Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller | Realtek | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Reads as Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller |
| Realtek USB GbE Family Controller | Realtek | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Reads as Realtek USB GbE Family Controller |
| Intel Ethernet Connection I219 | Intel | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Reads as Intel Ethernet Connection I219 in Device Manager |
| Intel Ethernet Controller I225-V | Intel | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Reads as Intel Ethernet Controller I225-V |
| Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V | Intel | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Reads as Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V |
| Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210 | Intel | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Reads as Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210 |
| Dell Integrated LAN (OEM package) | Dell | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Delivered as a Dell package matched to a Service Tag |
| HP Integrated Network Adapter (OEM package) | HP | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Located by HP product or serial number |
| Lenovo Integrated Ethernet (OEM package) | Lenovo | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Matched by Lenovo machine type and model |
| ASUS Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package) | ASUS | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Downloaded from a specific ASUS motherboard support page |
| Gigabyte Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package) | Gigabyte | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Chosen by exact Gigabyte or Aorus board model and revision |
| ASRock Motherboard LAN Driver (OEM package) | ASRock | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Found on the specific ASRock board's support page |
| Acer Integrated LAN (OEM package) | Acer | Varies by exact controller, hardware revision, system or board package, and release; verify the official support page | Located by Acer model or serial number |
Other MSI families in the catalog
MSI hardware documented outside ethernet & lan
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MSI Graphics Card Utilities | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| MSI Motherboard USB and Thunderbolt Package | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| MSI Motherboard Networking Package | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| MSI Motherboard Bluetooth Package | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| MSI Motherboard Chipset Drivers | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration) | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
| MSI Click Bios (MPG / MAG / PRO motherboards) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| MSI Laptop Bios (Stealth, Katana, Prestige) | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
| MSI motherboard storage/chipset drivers | Storage & NVMe | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package |
| MSI integrated card reader driver (laptops) | Card Readers | 10, 11 |
2 further MSI families are listed on the MSI manufacturer page.