Broadcom (R) Corporation
Broadcom Ethernet Software Kit
Software Release 07/31/2013
(Wednesday, July 31, 2013)
RELEASE NOTES
Summary
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- Windows 8.1 WHQL certified Netlink K57, SD, MS, xD Card Reader Drivers, and Driver Installers
Caveat
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n/a
Software Compatibility
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This release of software supports:
- BCM57786x NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57785x NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Contents of the CD
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**** Release Version Information Table ****
Product Version Previous Release
Windows 8.1/8/7 NL_57 x64 15.6.0.10* << 15.6.0.8
Windows 8.1/8/7 NL_57 x86 15.6.0.10* << 15.6.0.8
SD 1.0.0.254* << 1.0.0.252*
Ms 1.0.8.0* << 1.0.4.0*
xD 1.1.18.0* << 1.1.16.0*
Card Reader Installer 16.0.2.3 << n/a
NL_K57 driver Installer 16.2.1.2 << n/a
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.