Intel 82579lm Gigabit Network Connection Driver !new! May 2026

Overview The Intel 82579LM is a Gigabit Ethernet PHY (Physical Layer Controller) commonly found on business-class motherboards, particularly those using Intel’s Q65, Q67, Q77, and Q87 chipsets. It was widely deployed in Lenovo ThinkCentre , Dell OptiPlex , HP Compaq Elite systems, and various Intel desktop boards from approximately 2011 to 2014.