Filename: Release.txt Broadcom (R) NetXtreme (TM) Gigabit Ethernet Software CD for IBM eServer xSeries / system x / BladeCenter BCM57xx-based Gigabit Ethernet products. RELEASE 9.7.5 (9/29/2006) ================================================================================ IBM release package based on the Broadcom v9.7.5 Drivers Software CD Release. The Microsoft Windows Drivers are digitally signed. CONTENTS -------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Configuration 4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 5.0 Trademarks and Notices 6.0 License and Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ This package includes device drivers and documentation for all IBM eServer System x / BladeCenter Broadcom 57xx-based Gigabit Ethernet, including both integrated ethernet on-boards and adapter options. This .exe package is created by PackageForTheWeb, which allows users to be able to extract all files and directories into either the default destination provided or any drive destination the users wish to specify. An .iso package version of this release is also provided. This release contains the following software programs: Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows NT4 - b57nt4.sys Microsoft Windows NT service pack 6 or greater is recommended to use with this release of theminiport driver. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \WinNT\Driver subdirectory for latest changes. Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows 2003 - b57xp32.sys Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Win2003 subdirectory for latest changes. Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows 2000 - b57w2k.sys Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Win2000 subdirectory for latest changes. DOS/OS2 NDIS2 Driver. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \NDIS2 for latest changes. Server ODI Driver - b57.lan Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Netware\ODI32 subdirectory for latest changes. DOS ODI Driver - b57.com Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Netware\ODI16 subdirectory for latest changes. Linux Driver This driver supports LINUX Redhat Version 2.1, 3.0 and Fedora Core 2. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \linux subdirectory for latest changes. BROADCOM Advanced Server Program (BASP) for Microsoft Windows NT4, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003. In this release, Broadcom Smart Load Balance (SLB) supports failover among BCM570x Adapters independent of transport protocols (TCP/ip, IPX, Netbeui). BROADCOM Advanced Server Program for Novell Netware 4.2 (basp4x.lan)/5.X /6.0 (basp.lan). In this release, Broadcom Smart Load Balance (SLB) supports failover among BCM570x Adapters independent of transport protocols(TCP/ip, IPX, Netbeui). A Broadcom version (v2.05b) of Alteon Tigon 2 ODI Driver is required to support failover from BCM570x Adapters to Alteon Tigon 2. VLAN is not supported in this release. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Netware\BcmServ subdirectory for latest changes. BASP Silent Config Program - BaspSCfg.exe - Broadcom BASP Silent Configuration is a Win32 console application that allows end users to configure team(s), VLAN(s) and static IP address for team(s) and VLAN(s) from command line or a input file. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \tools\BaspSCfg directory for latest changes. BROADCOM Advanced Control Suite (BACS) This is an integrated GUI application that allows you to view information of all NICs in the system, configure the load balance and failover team, view statistics per VLAN, and LOAD BALANCE teams. The Cable diagnostic is supported in this release. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \MgmtApps subdirectory for latest changes. This application should be installed by running setup from the \MgmtApps subdirectory on the installation CD. Unattend - Unattended Installation is a hands-free and convenient method of installing Microsoft Windows 2000. It allows the administrator to set options in the unattended.txt for specific needs. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Tools\Unattend subdirectory for latest changes. Broadcom Management Programs Setup Application- located in the \MgmtApps subdirectory on the CD. This setup application will allow you to install 3 components onto your system. You may install the Broadcom Advanced Server Control Suite, SNMP sub-agents, and/or the PCI Hot Plug service. Note: The Microsoft SNMP Service must be installed for the Advanced Server SNMP sub-agents to work properly. Also, if you wish to utilize the Hot Plug feature, DMI Service Provider software v2.0 MUST be installed "prior" to installing the Broadcom DMI PCI Hot Plug service. See release notes for each of these products for more information. Note: The Broadcom DMI PCI Hot Plug service is not available on Windows 2000 systems. * Third-party trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Broadcom, Broadcom Advanced Server Program, Broadcom Advanced Server Control Suite, and Smart Load Balance are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation. 2.0 Change History ____________________ A summary of the driver level changes are in the VERSION.TXT file in the root directory and shown below. For detailed changes for each device driver, see the RELEASE.TXT file in the sub-directory that contains the device driver. *** Release Version Information Table *** Version reference between v9.7.5 release and previous v9.4b.2 release: ====================================================================== CD Release v9.7.5 Previous 9.4b.2 Product Version Version Windows NT4 Driver 9.81 9.56 Windows 2000 Driver 9.81* 9.56* Windows Server 2003 IA32 Driver 9.81* 9.56* Windows Server 2003 IA64 Driver 9.81* 9.56* Windows Server 2003 x64 Driver 9.81* 9.56* BASP Windows NT 6.0.11 6.0.11 BASP Windows 2000 6.1.24* 6.1.23* BASP Windows Server 2003 IA32 6.1.24* 6.1.23* BASP Windows Server 2003 IA64/x64 6.1.24* 6.1.23* BASP Silent Config 6.1.7 6.1.6 DOS/OS2 NDIS2 Driver 9.12 9.07 Netware ODI32 Driver 9.72 9.45 Netware ODI16 Driver 9.12 9.06 BASP for Netware 2.25 2.25 Linux Driver 3.66d 3.62b SCO OpenServer 9.7.0 9.4.5 Unixware 7 9.7.0 9.4.4 BACS 9.7.4 9.4.6b CABW32 6.2.0 6.1.8 SNMP-BASP 7.1.3 7.1.3 SNMP-Extensible-Agent 7.1.4 7.1.4 MgmtApps Installer 32/64 bit 9.10.03 9.05.02 Driver installer 9.05.02 9.03.04 Note: An asterisk (*) following a version number represents a certified driver. Key enhancements with this v9.7.5 sw CD release include: ======================================================== - Updated Windows driver to fix bug that prevented "Wake on LAN" (WoL) from working properly after Operating System shutdown. - Enhanced Windows driver to handle more chipset and nvram combinations for upgrade utilities and corrected a compatibility issue with certain chipsets and nvram combinations. - Updated Windows driver to fix problem with 5721 “timeout” under unusual traffic patterns, where in rare circumstances, a traffic pattern would cause an overrun leading to the device “timing out”. - Updated Netware ODI32 driver to correct hang problem on successive cable disconnects. - Enhanced Linux driver by adding restart handler for robust device restarts and adding support for IPv6 checksum and shutdown WoL. - Updated Linux driver to handle failures when initializing RX rings and added memory barrier to fixed rare subtle race condition on transmit. - Updated MgmtApps installer with Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) v6.1.24 to fix fail-over problem with guest Operating Systems using Microsoft Virtual Server. - Updated HTML User Guide to include enhancements to Management Applications. 3.0 Installation and Configuration ____________________________________ Execute the LAUNCH.EXE in the root directory to view the User Guide, install applications, create diskettes, or browse the contents of this release. 4.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ________________________________________ IBM Support Web Site: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-43815 http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-50506 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. 5.0 Trademarks and Notices ____________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM eserver xSeries eServer System x BladeCenter Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Broadcom and NetXtreme are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 6.0 License and Disclaimer ___________________________ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. NG THIS DOCUMENRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. 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