1. brcm_dd_nic_4.4.16.0_windows_32-64.exe Driver
2. readme.txt File Contents

readme.txt Driver File Contents (brcm_dd_nic_4.4.16.0_windows_32-64.exe)

                        
    Broadcom (R) NetXtreme II (TM) Gigabit Ethernet Software CD for the 
  IBM eServer System x NetXtreme II BCM570x-based Gigabit Ethernet products
                                RELEASE T4.4e.7
                                 (09/29/2008)

============================================================================

System x release package based on the Broadcom vT4.4e.7 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.

WARNING:  Any x3850 M2 / x3950 M2 requires Version 1.05 (Build A3E145A) BIOS 
          prior to driver update.

          TOE is enabled for all devices under Window 2K3.
          NOTE:  TOE is disabled by the Operating System in Windows 2K8.


CONTENTS
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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
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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, BCM5708 and BCM5709.

This sw release supports the NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter
Option PN 39Y6066 ( Card PN 39Y6067 ), 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter
Option PN 42C1780 ( Card PN 42C1783 ) and the 10 Gigabit Express Ethernet 
Adapter Option PN 42C1790 ( card PN 42C1793 ).

The operating systems supported include Windows 2003 and 2008 Server.

The server platforms supported include x86, x64, and AMD64.




2.0   Drivers Software Details
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(1) Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Support

    BACS3 will require .NET to be pre-installed prior to launching 
    the application.  When hot adding an adapter with BASP6 Jumbo frame 
    is only supported with all members running the same MTU size.  The 
    latest drivers can also be downloaded from: 
    http://www.ibm.com/support/us.

(2) The Broadcom VBD architecture supports Windows 2003 and 
    Windows 2008 Server platforms.  The software components under 
    "b06bdrv" and "l2nd" from \W2K3_W2K8 and \W2K3_W2K8_64 are designed 
    to run normal L2 NDIS traffic for NDIS 5.2 and NDIS 6.0.  The 
    software components under "b06bdrv" and "l4nd" from \W2K3_W2K8 and 
    \W2K3_W2K8_64 are designed to run normal L4 NDIS traffic for NDIS 5.2 
    for BCM5706, 5708 and some BCM 5709 devices.

(3) TOE is enabled for all devices under Window 2K3.
    NOTE:  TOE is disabled by the Operating System in Windows 2K8.


Please check this support URL for the latest drivers sw release update:


http://www.ibm.com/support/us




3.0   Installation and Configuration
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WARNING:  Any x3850 M2 / x3950 M2 requires Version 1.05 (Build A3E145A) BIOS 
          prior to driver update.


The executable file is self-extracting and can be executed under the Windows 
operating system.  This file will install the windows device driver.

   3.1  Package specific installation instruction
       This update is packaged as a self-extracting PackageForTheWeb (PFTW) 
       executable file. To use this update your TEMP environment variable 
       must be set to a path with read/write access. You must be logged in 
       as an administrator.
       
       The command-line syntax for PackageForTheWeb executable device driver 
       update package is: 
      
       Package.exe [-s] [-a [-s] | [-x directory] | [-?] ]
      
       [-s] This command installs an update silently and does not notify you 
       if your files need to be over written in the %temp% directory. 
       
       [-a] This command passes all subsequent commands to the install 
       package.
      
       [-s] This second -s command installs the update silently and 
       unattended.
      
       [-x directory]  This command extracts the update files to a directory
       named directory. The PackageForTheWeb executable extracts itself to 
       subdirectory in the %TEMP% directory.  Extracted directories will be
       relative to that location.  Typically you must specify an absolute 
       directory.         
       
       [-?]  This command displays information about the command line 
       switches. The command  line swithces -a and -x are unattended.  Other
       command line options such as display help (-?) might require that you
       to hit any key to continue. 

       If Windows packages are run without any command line options, a GUI is
       displayed.  This GUI offers all of the options that are available 
       using the command line.

Note:  If files are extracted to a drive (example: c:\package), drivers can 
be installed manually using Windows device manager.




4.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
________________________________________

IBM Support Web Site:
http://www.ibm.com/support/us

IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web Site:
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support

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.