To run this command, you must be in a UEFI Shell with the eeupdate64e.efi utility available on your storage (typically a FAT32-formatted USB drive).
Flash or update firmware (e.g., on I350, X550, X710 series NICs). Update or restore MAC addresses. Change device configurations and vendor IDs.
Note the exact index ID of the target controller from the generated output list. Next, isolate that hardware piece and back up its factory image: eeupdate64eefi top
: The model name of the Intel Ethernet controller (e.g., I210, X710). Usage Example To run this in a UEFI Shell, you would typically use: fs0:\> eeupdate64e.efi /TOP Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
System integrators frequently use this syntax to restore or alter a network chip's physical address. eeupdate64e.efi /NIC=1 /MAC=001122334455 Use code with caution.
Network controllers need specialized firmware payloads to maintain compatibility with modern data center routing protocols. Running this tool injects updated binaries safely into the adapter's structural shadow RAM. 3. Salvaging Brick-State Hardware
: Incorrect usage can corrupt the EEPROM, rendering the NIC unusable. Always back up existing configurations if possible before flashing new images.
Always back up the existing working state before committing any configuration changes. eeupdate64e.efi /NIC=1 /DUMP /FILE=backup.eep Use code with caution.