DEVICE + PACKAGE INTELLIGENCE

Broadcom - Network - Embedded Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 PCI-E Gigabit NIC

Broadcom · other

Catalog identityNot observed in this datasetWHQL: Not observed in this dataset

ManufacturerBroadcomHardware IDharvest:broadcom - network - embedded broadcom netxtreme 5721 pci-e gigabit nicDevice classotherArchitectureAMD64

OBSERVED DRIVER

20.8.0.0

Released 2017-10-24

1.36 MB package

View Official Catalog Record Get ASR Driver Update Tool(Certification planned)

Driver overview

Broadcom Network software update released in October, 2017

VendorBroadcom

Device categoryother

Driver version20.8.0.0

Release date2017-10-24

Device identity

Hardware IDharvest:broadcom - network - embedded broadcom netxtreme 5721 pci-e gigabit nic

Device classother

Update ID326fcf8e-c398-4e48-9a5f-7822d2935df0

Supported environment

ArchitectureAMD64

ClassificationDrivers (Other Hardware)

RestartCan request restart

Package and signature evidence

INF nameNot observed in this dataset

INF providerNot observed in this dataset

SignatureNot observed in this dataset

WHQLNot observed in this dataset

Package size1.36 MB

File countNot observed in this dataset

Architecture mixNot observed in this dataset

Update Catalog ID326fcf8e-c398-4e48-9a5f-7822d2935df0

Signer

Not observed in this dataset

SHA-256

010b73c6f9ad577469832129b97b451539ba272ec62952bf2788a22df9ab20a0

Evidence boundary: This report describes the exact catalog/package record supplied in the WinLab evidence dataset. Missing fields are explicitly marked and are never inferred.

Applicable Windows products

Windows Server 2008

Microsoft driver documentation

Publisher support path

Ways to check and update this driver safely

Manually check for the correct driver

Use the exact hardware ID and supported Windows product shown in this report. Start with Windows Update, the Microsoft Update Catalog record, or the device manufacturer.

Create a restore point.
Confirm the device and architecture match.
Review the publisher and signature.
Install only the applicable official package.

Open Microsoft Update Catalog

Automatically scan for related Windows problems

Advanced System Repair can scan Windows for damaged components, registry references, services, performance problems, and driver-related issues that may affect device operation.

The scan does not guarantee that this exact catalog driver is required; always match the hardware ID before installing a package.

Get Advanced System RepairOptional paid software offer from Advanced System Repair, Inc. Purchase is not required to use the manual driver guidance above.

Step-by-step: identify and update Broadcom - Network - Embedded Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 PCI-E Gigabit NIC safely

These illustrated Windows screens are personalized with the observed fields from this driver record. Menu wording can vary by Windows version and device class.

Locate the device in Device Manager

Open Device Manager, expand other, and select Broadcom - Network - Embedded Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 PCI-E Gigabit NIC. Do not choose a similarly named device.

▦ Device Manager— □ ×

⌄ This PC

› Audio inputs and outputs

› Bluetooth

⌄ other

▣ Broadcom - Network - Embedded Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 PCI-E Gigabit NIC

› Network adapters

› System devices

Broadcom - Network - Embedded Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 PCI-E Gigabit NIC

Manufacturer: Broadcom

Device class: other

Status: verify the device shown here matches this report.

Illustrated Device Manager view — personalized from this report’s device identity fields.

Compare the installed Driver tab

Open Properties → Driver and compare the provider, date, version, and signer. A version number alone is not enough to establish compatibility.

Broadcom - Network - Embedded Broadcom NetXtreme 5721 PCI-E Gigabit NIC Properties— □ ×

GeneralDriverDetailsEvents

Driver Provider:BroadcomDriver Date:2017-10-24Driver Version:20.8.0.0Digital Signer:Not observed in this datasetINF File:Not observed in this dataset

Update DriverRoll Back Driver

*Illustrated Properties view — compare every displayed value with the actual device before changing its driver.

Confirm the hardware ID and choose a trusted source

On the Details tab, select Hardware Ids and match harvest:broadcom - network - embedded broadcom netxtreme 5721 pci-e gigabit nic. Then use an official source appropriate for the device.

Choose a trusted update path— □ ×

Windows UpdatePreferred for compatible packages selected by Windows.

Microsoft Update CatalogUpdate ID: 326fcf8e-c398-4e48-9a5f-7822d2935df0

Broadcom supportUse the manufacturer’s support channel when applicable.

Final identity checkharvest:broadcom - network - embedded broadcom netxtreme 5721 pci-e gigabit nic

Never install solely because a device name or version looks similar.

Check Windows Update for an applicable driver

Open Settings.
On Windows 11, choose Windows Update. On Windows 10, choose Update & Security → Windows Update.
Select Check for updates.
When available, review Advanced options → Optional updates → Driver updates.
Install only an applicable update and restart only if Windows requests it.

Verify the result and recover safely

After updating

Test the device, check Device Manager for warning symbols, and confirm the installed version only if an update was applied.

If the device works worse

Open Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver when available. Otherwise use the restore point or reinstall the previous official package.

Stop when the device works correctly. A numerically newer driver is not automatically better for every computer or Windows build.

How to update your drivers automatically with Advanced System Repair

Optional paid software workflow. Review the scan results and create a restore point before applying driver changes. Availability and detected results vary by computer.