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Realtek® PCIe GBE Family Controller (Windows 8 64bit)

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

About this download

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller.

During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
Download the EP0000551651.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000551651.exe file to begin the installation.
At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
If the "Select Language" screen appears, select the language you wish to use, and then click "OK".
At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
At the "Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Ver. 8.2.612.2012" screen, click "Next".
At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
At the "Finish" screen, click "Finish".
At the "This system must be restarted to complete the installation" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.

After the computer restart, the installation of the Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller is complete.