Filename: readme.txt v10.2 Drivers Software Release for all IBM Intel-based 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet On-boards and Adapters for eServer xSeries ======================================================================== This is the v10.2 Drivers software CD release for all IBM Intel-based 10/100 & Gigabit Ethernet Server solutions, including the latest Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter options for eServer xSeries. The adapters supported include the following IBM eServer xSeries adapter option PNs: PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter by Intel 73P5201 PRO/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel 73P5101 PRO/1000 GT Server Adapter by Intel 39Y6105 PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel 73P2701 PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter by Intel 31P9601 This 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. This package includes the latest drivers sw update to support EM64T (x64) platforms for both Microsoft Windows and Linux. This package supports the latest PRO/1000 GT Adapters family offerings as shown above. CONTENTS -------- 1.0 Overview 1.1 Limitations 2.0 Drivers Details 3.0 Build and Installation Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 4.1 Driver Parameters 4.2 Additional Configuration Information 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 License and Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ This v10.2 software package is for all IBM Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Server solutions from Intel. Note that, with this v10.2 sw release, PROSet and advanced server features, for Windows 2000 and 2003, when installed, will be a part of the Adapter Properties. This sw release supports x86, IA32, IA64, AMD64, and EM64T. This sw release supports the latest offerings of PRO/1000 GT Server Adapters family for eServer xSeries, including the new PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter. 1.1 Limitations ----------------- For Windows 2000, use Service Pack 4 or later. For Windows 2003, pick up the latest Service Pack available. For other OSes, pick up the latest service pack or fix pack. Note that iANS sw is no longer available for Linux. For advanced server features with Linux, use Linux Bonding. NT 4.0 and OS2 are no longer supported with this sw release. 2.0 Drivers Details _____________________ Drivers Family Driver Name v10.2 Previous v10.0 Comments ============== =========== ===== ============== ======== Microsoft Windows NDIS drivers: 10/100 ====== NDIS5 32-bit E100BNT5.SYS 8.0.21.0 8.0.19.0 W2K NDIS5 32-bit E100B325.SYS 8.0.21.0 8.0.19.0 W03XP32 NDIS5 EM64T EFE5B32e.SYS 8.0.21.0 8.0.19.0 WS03 EM64T NDIS5 64-bit E100B645.SYS 8.0.21.0 8.0.19.0 W03XP64 Gigabit (PCI/PCI-X) ======= NDIS5 32-bit E1000NT5.SYS 8.6.12.1 8.5.14.0 W2K NDIS5 32-bit E1000325.SYS 8.6.12.1 8.5.14.0 W03XP32 NDIS5 EM64T E1G5132e.sys 8.6.12.1 8.5.14.0 WS03 EM64T NDIS5 64-bit E1000645.SYS 8.6.12.1 8.5.14.0 W03XP64 Microsoft Windows programs: DMiX (W2K-WS03) Many files 10.2.66.6 10.0.26.0 W2K-WS03 DMiX (WS03 EM64T) Many files 10.2.66.6 10.0.26.0 WS03 x64 Novell NetWare: 10/100 ====== CHSM CE100B.LAN 8.12 8.12 NetWare ANS IANS.LAN 8.17 8.15 Gigabit ======= CHSM E1000.LAN 8.14 7.84 NetWare ANS IANS.LAN 8.17 8.15 UNIX: 10/100 ====== SCO5 eeE.vol 2.0.0 2.0.0 Open Server 5 UW7DDI8 eeE8g.pkg 3.0.7 3.0.2 Including Open Unix 8 Gigabit ======= SCO5 eeG.vol 2.2.11 2.0.9 UWDDI8 E1008g.pkg 8.2.14 8.0.11 Including Open Unix 8 LINUX: 10/100 ====== All versions E100-3.4.14.tar 3.4.14 3.4.8 Gigabit ======= All versions E1000-6.2.18.tar 6.2.18 6.0.54 NDIS DOS 10/100 ====== DOS NDIS2 E100B.DOS 4.57 4.57 DOS ODI E100BODI.COM 4.13 4.13 Gigabit ======= DOS NDIS2 E1000.DOS 4.56 4.17 DOS ODI E1000ODI.COM 3.59 3.12 Miscellaneous: ============== DOS diagnostic DIAGS.EXE 1.4.64.6 1.4.39.6 Note: DMiX means PROSet for Windows 2000 and 2003 ( PROSetDX ). For Windows 2000 and 2003, PROSet now is a part of the Adapter Properties function in Device Manager, instead of a stand-alone Graphical User Interface management sw. So, when you install DMiX ( PROSetDX ) for Windows 2000 and 2003, all advanced server features/functions will appear in Adapter Properties. This new v10.2 sw release replaces the previous v10.0 or older sw releases for IBM Intel-based Gigabit & 10/100 Ethernet Adapters. The enhancements from v10.2 sw release include: =============================================== Support new PRO/1000 GT Server Adapters family, including new offering of a PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter (73P5201). Latest drivers updates for supporting EM64T (x64), AMD64, and IA64. New PROSet sw to integrate advanced server features with Adapter Properties for Windows 2000 and 2003. 3.0 Build and Installation Instructions _________________________________________ Refer to the online guide and help files that come with the CD and CD autorun program. Note that PROSet GUI is now part of the Adapter Properties for Windows 2000 and 2003. 4.0 Configuration Information _______________________________ See 3.0 above. 4.1 Driver Parameters --------------------- Refer to 4.0 above. 4.2 Additional Configuration Information ---------------------------------------- Refer to 4.0 above. 5.0 IBM Support Web pages ___________________________ IBM Options Support Web Site: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/ Use Quick Path and enter a product number. IBM eServer xSeries Web Site: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/ From Browse, select Servers then select Server Model. eServer xSeries sw support Web Site for Intel-based Ethernet: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54793 6.0 Trademarks and Notices ____________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM Netfinity eServer xSeries Intel and PROSet are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 7.0 License and Disclaimer ___________________________ Copyright (c) 2006-2007, IBM Corporation All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. Neither the name of IBM Corporation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.