Broadcom (R) Corporation
Broadcom Ethernet Software Kit
RELEASE 12.2a.4.1 Gold
(Internal Build ID 1126)
(Tuesday, August 18, 2009)
RELEASE NOTES
Summary
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- Gold Release for the Broadcom 12.2a project.
Caveats
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Notes
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- .NET Framework 2.0 is a prerequisite for BACS3 functionality.
- .NET Framework 2.0 can be downloaded from the following link for x86 and x64
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b44a0000-acf8-4fa1-affb-40e78d788b00&DisplayLang=en
- Limited testing with Dos Diagnostic NX1 version 11.75
Software Compatibility
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This release of software supports:
- BCM5751 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5754 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5751F NetLink Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5751M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5752 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5753 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5755 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5705 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5702 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5752M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5753M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5755M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5781 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5786 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5787 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5787F NetLink Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5787M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5788 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5789 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5906M NetLink Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5764M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5784M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5761EM NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5761M NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5761s NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5761se NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57760 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57780 NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57790 NetLink Fast Ethernet Adapter
Contents of the CD
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**** Release Version Information Table ****
Product Version Previous Release
Windows 2000 12.2.2.0* << 12.2.2.0
Windows NT4 10.62.1.2c 10.62.1.2c
Windows XP/Server 2003 x64 12.2.2.0* << 12.2.2.0
Windows XP/Server 2003 x86 12.2.2.0* << 12.2.2.0
Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 ia32 12.2.2.1* << 12.2.2.0
Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 x64 12.2.2.1* << 12.2.2.0
Windows 7/Vista NL_57 x64 12.2.2.2* << 12.2.2.0
Windows 7/Vista NL_57 x86 12.2.2.2* << 12.2.2.0
Windows XP NL_K57 x64 12.2.2.1* << 12.2.2.0
Windows XP NL_K57 x86 12.2.2.1* << 12.2.2.0
Dos Ndis2 NX1 12.2.0 12.2.0
Linux Tg3 3.99k << 3.99d
Netware ODI 16 NX1 12.2.0 12.0.2
PXE NX1 12.2.5 12.2.5
Bootcode for 5702 2.43 2.43
Bootcode for 5705 3.27 3.27
Bootcode for 5751 3.65 3.65
Bootcode for 5751F 3.65 3.65
Bootcode for 5751m 3.65 3.65
Bootcode for 5752 3.30 3.30
Bootcode for 5752m 3.30 3.30
Bootcode for 5753 3.65 3.65
Bootcode for 5753m 3.65 3.65
Bootcode for 5754 3.26 3.26
Bootcode for 5755 3.32 3.32
Bootcode for 5755m 3.32 3.32
Bootcode for 5756m 3.11 3.11
Bootcode for 5761 3.71 3.71
bootcode for 5761E 3.71 3.71
Bootcode for 5761s 3.71 3.71
bootcode for 5761se 3.71 3.71
Bootcode for 5764M 3.35 3.35
Bootcode for 5781 3.65 3.65
Bootcode for 5784M 3.35 3.35
Bootcode for 5786 3.26 3.26
Bootcode for 5787 3.26 3.26
Bootcode for 5787f 3.26 3.26
Bootcode for 5787m 3.26 3.26
Bootcode for 5788 3.27 3.27
Bootcode for 5789 3.65 3.65
Bootcode for 5906m 3.04 3.04
Bootcode for 57760 3.18 3.18
Bootcode for 57780 3.19 3.18
Bootcode for 57790 3.18 3.18
SelfBoot Patch for 5754 2.13 2.13
SelfBoot Patch for 5764M 2.19 2.19
SelfBoot Patch for 5784M 2.19 2.19
SelfBoot Patch for 5786 2.13 2.13
SelfBoot Patch for 5787 2.13 2.13
SelfBoot Patch for 5787m 2.13 2.13
SelfBoot Patch for 57760 2.07 2.05
SelfBoot Patch for 57780 2.07 2.05
SelfBoot Patch for 57790 2.07 2.05
BACS 12.2.51 12.2.51
BMAPI 7.17.12 7.17.12
BPowMon 1.0.6 1.0.6
CABW32 6.2.1 6.2.1
Dos Diagnostic NX1 12.15 12.15
Firmware Upgrade for Linux NX1 2.0.12 2.0.12
Firmware Upgrade for Windows NX1 7.0.19 7.0.19
Linux Bmapi 6.5.7 6.5.7
570x Driver Installer 12.32.01 << 12.30.02
K57xx Driver Installer 12.33.02 << 12.31.01
BACS Installer 32/64 bit 12.35.01 << 12.33.01
User Guide 57XX-CDUM306-R 57XX-CDUM306-R
Note: An asterisk (*) following a version number represents a certified driver.
Arrows (<<) between versions indicate the component has been updated from the previous released software kit.
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Download Driver Pack
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.