release.txt Driver File Contents (9528154.exe)

                             Broadcom (R) Corporation
                         Broadcom Ethernet Software CD for
                           the BCM440x Ethernet Adapter
                                RELEASE 6.9.4
                                 (7/10/2003)

                                RELEASE NOTES

This is Broadcom's second software project for 440x (Phase 2.0)

Summary:
- Gold release for the Broadcom 4401 6.9 project.
- Updated Windows Drivers, NDIS2 Driver, Linux Driver, and PXE.
- Updated HTML Manual.

Caveats:
- Performing a driver upgrade using the Driver Installer requires copying the installer to a local hard disk.  Running directly from the CD will generate a "Insert Disk 1" message, and not upgrade the driver.
 

Software Compatibility
======================

This release of software supports:
- Broadcom 440x  10/100 Ethernet Network Adapter with A1 step silicon

Contents of the CD
==================
*** Release Version Information Table ***
                  
Product                 	   Version   Previous Rel.
                  
Miniport Driver - WinNT            3.63*     3.60*
Miniport Driver - Win2k/98SE/ME    3.63*     3.60* 
Miniport Driver - WinXP            3.63*     3.60*       
DOS NDIS2 Driver                   2.45      2.44
Netware ODI-32 Driver              1.01      1.01
Netware DOS ODI Driver             1.15      1.15  
Linux Driver                       2.0.5     2.0.2 
DOS Diagnostics                    1.33      1.33
PXE                                1.0.6     1.0.5  
BACS                               6.13      6.13      
BMAPI                              6.1.5     6.1.5     
CABW32            		   6.1.0     6.1.0
440x Driver Installer              3.29      3.24  
BACS Installer                     4.13      4.10
HTML Manual                        3.06.25   3.1.29

Note: An asterisk (*) following a version number represents a certified driver.       

This release contains the following software programs:

Miniport Driver for Windows XP and Windows 2000 - bcm4sbe5.sys  Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the engineering CD in the \Drivers subdirectory for latest changes.

DOS NDIS2 Driver - b44.dos 
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the engineering CD in the \Drivers for latest changes.

DOS ODI Driver
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the engineering CD in the \Drivers subdirectory for latest changes.

DOS Diagnostics 
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the engineering CD in the \DOSDiag subdirectory for latest changes.

HTML User Manual - Located in the \Manuals subdirectory (when available)

BROADCOM Advanced Control Suite (BACS) 
This is an integrated GUI application that allows you to view information of 
all NICs on the desktop.  The NICs diagnostic, Cable Analysis, and NICs statistic  
are supported in this release.  Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the 
engineering CD in the \BACS subdirectory for latest changes.  This 
application should be installed by running setup from the \WinDiag 
subdirectory on the engineering CD. 

BROADCOM Management Application Programming Interface (BMAPI)
This DLL (bundled with the MgmtApps Installer) provides a common interface to BROADCOM Advanced Server Program, SNMP agents,DMI and Broadcom Advanced Control Suite.  Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the engineering CD in the \BACS\Notes subdirectory for latest changes.

CABW32 - Cable Management Dynamic Linked Library (DLL) Module.  Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the engineering CD in the \BACS\Notes subdirectory for latest changes.

440x Driver Installer - Installs Windows drivers on Windows 2000 and Windows XP platforms only.  The new hardware wizard may appear if the system has not detected the NIC. If this wizard appears, click cancel, and the installer will continue to install the driver.

Broadcom Management Programs Setup Application- located in the \MgmtApps subdirectory on the CD.  This setup application will allow you to install BACS onto your system.

* 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.

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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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