CabMasterPro User Guide
This saves the entire NVM image of adapter 1 to a file. Always do this first.
If you need a deeper dive into any specific area – e.g., NVM image structure, reverse‑engineering its commands, or integration into automated UEFI provisioning – let me know.
eeupdate64eefi /NIC=1 /UPDATE /FILE=x710_nvm_v8_0.bin
: To program a specific MAC address (often required during custom board production), use: eeupdate64e /NIC= /MAC= Common Use Cases Custom Board Production eeupdate64eefi work
Once the shell loads, a list of mapped device handles will populate on-screen (e.g., fs0: , fs1: , blk0: ). Track your USB drive down—it is typically labeled as fs0: . Type the path command and hit enter: fs0: Use code with caution.
eeupdate64eefi works because it is compiled as a UEFI application (typically an .efi file). When launched from the UEFI shell, it bypasses the operating system’s drivers and kernel, speaking directly to the Intel network adapter via the PCIe bus using UEFI runtime services. This direct access is crucial when:
Here is a technical feature overview of the utility. This saves the entire NVM image of adapter 1 to a file
: Before updating firmware, it's advisable to back up important data. Although firmware updates are designed to be safe, there's always a small risk of data loss.
eeupdate64efi is a specialized UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) utility provided by Intel. It is designed for system administrators, OEMs, and advanced users to update, save, or configure the firmware (EEPROM) of Intel Ethernet Network Adapters. Unlike Windows-based drivers, this tool operates at the UEFI shell level, allowing updates to occur before the Operating System loads.
eeupdate64 typically runs with options to specify the target image, device path, and operation. Example template: eeupdate64eefi /NIC=1 /UPDATE /FILE=x710_nvm_v8_0
Network engineers, system administrators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rely heavily on this executable to deploy hardware configurations across modern systems that prohibit legacy DOS environments. When managing server deployments or custom motherboard manufacturing, knowing how eeupdate64e.efi functions ensures your network architecture maintains precise control over hardware identifiers and configuration firmware. What is EEUPDATE64E.EFI?
This writes a new MAC address to the NVM. Changing MACs might violate your local laws or network policies.
The eeupdate64e.efi utility is a powerful and specialized tool for performing low-level firmware operations on Intel Ethernet network adapters. Its ability to permanently change MAC addresses and recover corrupted EEPROMs makes it invaluable for network administrators, OEMs, and enthusiasts who need hardware-level control.
: Use the fs0: (or appropriate drive label) command to switch to the directory containing the .efi file.
If you are currently setting up a deployment, let me know you are targeting or the specific error message you are encountering. I can provide the exact command strings or workarounds needed for your hardware setup. Programming the I210 using EEUPDATE - Intel Community