Drivers Software Release for IBM eServer xSeries NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet 
for Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003
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This package provides the latest v7.80 b57w2k.sys and b57xp32.sys drivers 
for Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 32-bit for IBM Broadcom-based 5721 and
570x NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet.

This release supports x86 and IA32 platforms.


CONTENTS
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1.0   Overview
      1.1   Limitations
2.0   Drivers Version
3.0   Build and Installation Instructions
4.0   Configuration Information
      4.1 Driver Parameters
      4.2 Additional Configuration Information
5.0   IBM Web Support
6.0   Trademarks and Notices
7.0   License and Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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This package provides b57w2k.sys and b57xp32.sys drivers version 7.80 from
Broadcom v7.64 CD release.
These drivers are Microsoft digitally signed.
These drivers support Broadcom 5721-based  and 570x-based Gigabit Ethernet
for both on-boards and options adapters.


1.1   Limitations
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No known limitation.


2.0   Drivers version
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b57w2k.sys           v7.80

b57xp32.sys          v7.80


3.0   Build and Installation Instructions
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Refer to the guide and help files that come with the 7.64 CD.

4.0   Configuration Information
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Refer to 3.0 above.


4.1 Driver Parameters
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Refer to 3.0 above.


4.2 Additional Configuration Information
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Refer to 3.0 above.


5.0   IBM Web Support
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IBM Support Web Site:
http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support

IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web Site:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries

If you have any questions about this update, or problems
applying the update go to the following Help Center World
Telephone Numbers URL:
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide.



6.0   Trademarks and Notices
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The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both:

IBM
eServer xSeries

Broadcom and NetXtreme are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.


7.0  License and Disclaimer
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This software is provided by Broadcom to IBM for redistribution under
IBM/Broadcom agreement for IBM Broadcom 570x-based Ethernet products.