How to Check If If You Are Using a Genuine Intel Retail Adapter I350-T4.

Needing to check the authenticity of an I350-T4 NIC

Additional questions;

1. Do the photographed serial numbers and markings align with an OEM Firmware Version = "1.63, 0x80000cbc"?
2. Should the firmware be updated?
3. If the heat sink is removed what chip number should you see?
4. Does Intel recommend checking and replacing the thermal compound under the heat sink?

There are various ways to check the authenticity of an Intel Network Adapter, please try the following steps;

1. Check the the NIC if it has a BradyID or Yottamark sticker and validate the code using their site.

   BradyID

   YottaMark

2. If still in doubt you can also contact Intel's support to validate the physical markings and the PCB of the NIC.

For the additional questions please refer below;

1. Yes, the firmware version is 1.63 for the I350-T4 Adapter. Specifically firmware-package EEPROM Version: 1.99 (1.63).
2. Retail adapters such as the I350-T4 should not need a firmware update, only driver updates.
3. The adapter uses a Powerville I350 controller. The silicon part number begins with: G13917
4. Intel does not recommend replacing the thermal compound under the heat sink as this may void the warranty.