Broadcom (R) NetXtreme II (TM) Gigabit Ethernet Software CD for the IBM eServer System x NetXtreme II BCM570x-based Gigabit Ethernet products RELEASE T2.8.4 (8/15/2006) ==================================================================================== System x release package based on the Broadcom vT2.8.4 Drivers Software Release Kit. This is the drivers software release for IBM eServer xSeries and System x Broadcom-based NetXtreme II products. The Microsoft Windows Drivers are digitally signed. CONTENTS -------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Drivers Software Details 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 related software for all IBM eServer System x Broadcom (R) NetXtreme II (TM) BCM570x-based Gigabit Ethernet, including BCM5706 and BCM5708. This sw release supports the NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter Option PN 39Y6066 ( Card PN 39Y6067 ). The operating systems supported include Windows 2000 and 2003 Server, Netware, and Linux. Windows PE is also supported with this release. The server platforms supported include x86, x64, and AMD64. 2.0 Drivers Software Details ______________________________ CD Release Version between vT2.8.4 release and previous vT2.6B.5 release: =========================================================== Software vT2.8.4 Previous Version Version ODI16 v2.01 v1.04 Netware ODI16 Driver ODI32 v2.85 v2.6.1 Netware ODI32 Driver Linux v1.4.43b v1.4.36b Broadcom Linux Driver NDIS2 v2.01 v1.4.3 NDIS2 driver b06bdrv v2.8.15 v2.6.17 VBD driver for Windows 2003 and Windows 2000 l2nd_w2k v2.8.13 v2.6.14d NDIS 5.0 driver for Windows 2000 l4nd_w2k3 v2.8.13 v2.6.14d NDIS 5.2/5.1 driver for Windows 2003 (x86, x64, AMD64) b06nd50x v2.6.2.0 v2.6.2.0 NDIS Monolithic RIS Driver for Windows PE (W2K) b06nd51x v2.6.2.0 v2.6.2.0 NDIS Monolithic RIS Driver for Windows PE (W2K3 x86) b06nd51a v2.6.2.0 v2.6.2.0 NDIS Monolithic RIS Driver for Windows PE (W2K3 x64, AMD64) Solaris v2.8.5 N/A Solaris 10 driver SCO UW v2.8.7 N/A SCO Unixwae Driver BACS v9.5.8 v8.3.11 Broadcom Advanced Control Suite BASP v6.1.23 v6.1.21 Broadcom Advanced Server Programs for Windows MgmtInst v9.05.03 v8.76.06 Broadcom Management Applications Installer DrvInst v9.07.02 v8.23.04 Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer Software Compatibility: - BCM5706 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. - BCM5706S NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. - BCM5708 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. - BCM5708S NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Key Enhancements with latest vT2.8.4 sw CD release include: =========================================================== - Enhanced drivers software for lower CPU utilization in TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) mode for optimal performance. - Added device drivers support for Solaris and Unixware. - Enhanced drivers software to support latest firmware upgrade program for NetXtreme II on-board ethernet. Notes: (1) Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Microsoft Windows 2000 Support The Broadcom VBD architecture supports Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server platforms. The software components under "b06bdrv" and "l2nd" from \W2K are designed to run normal L2 NDIS traffic for NDIS 5.0. The software components under "b06bdrv" and "l4nd" from \W2K3 and \W2K3x64 are designed to run either normal L2 NDIS traffic for NDIS 5.1 or in Microsoft SNP for NDIS 5.2, for Windows 2003 with Microsoft SNP installed. (2) Before installing the Management Applications, please install the Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE diagnostic software using the Driver Installer located in the \W2K\DrvInst folder or the \W2K3x64\DrvInst folder. Run the Setup.exe from there to install the software. (3) For Windows PE (WinPE), please read the WPEusage.txt file from \winPE directory. Please check this support URL for the latest drivers sw release update: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-64538 3.0 Installation and Configuration ____________________________________ Please go to \Manuals\English for installation and configuration. For Windows PE, please read WPEusage.txt from \WinPE directory. 4.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ________________________________________ IBM Support Web Site: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-64538 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 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 II 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. nt Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.