Release.txt Driver File Contents (Lan_Broadcom_14.2.0.7_W7x86_A.zip)

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                          Broadcom SD 3.0 Driver

                  Copyright (c) 2009-2010 Broadcom Corporation
                               All rights reserved.


Restrictions + known issues (may be fixed in later versions):
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  1.  No support for UHS
  2.  A couple of small memory leaks occur in ScsiPort when driver is disabled.
      SRZ opened with Microsoft, but fixes are uncertain.


Version 1.0.0.101 - June 16, 2010
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  1.  Problem:
        CQ48270 - Fails to continue data transfer after system resume from S1,
        S3, & S4.
      Cause:
        Bus change notification issued on both stopping the adapter and
        restarting it.  SRBs submitted during host controller and flash memory
        card initialization are rejected.
      Change:
        Omit the bus change notifications if start and stop adapter processing
        is in progress.  Return a busy indication to SRBs during initialization.
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Restrictions + known issues (may be fixed in later versions):
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  1.  No support for UHS
  2.  A couple of small memory leaks occur in ScsiPort when driver is disabled.
      SRZ opened with Microsoft, but fixes are uncertain.


Version 1.0.0.87 - June 14, 2010
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  1.  Problem:
        CQ48295 - Performance is lower with the 1.0.0.86 or 1.0.0.80 driver.
      Cause:
        The new code was resetting the 4-bit flag when setting the 8-bt flag.
      Change:
        Use an OR statement to retain the 4-bit flag when adding the 8-bit flag.
      Impact:
        Speed improvement of 4x.
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Restrictions + known issues (may be fixed in later versions):
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  1.  No support for UHS
  2.  A couple of small memory leaks occur in ScsiPort when driver is disabled.
      SRZ opened with Microsoft, but fixes are uncertain.


Version 1.0.0.86 - June 10, 2010
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  1.  Problem:
        CQ48232 & CQ48233 - Unable to access or detect specific MMC cards.
      Cause:
        Cards unstable at higher speeds and bus widths.
      Change:
        Run all MMC cards at lower speeds and 1-bit data bus width.
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  2.  Problem:
        CQ47211 - Microsoft inbox driver cannot detect some MMC cards.
      Cause:
        Improper access to specific MMC cards.
      Change:
        Added MMC support to Broadcom SD driver.
      Impact:
        Some cards will require Broadcom driver and not inbox driver.
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  3.  Problem:
        CQ48192 - Unable to detect SD card after ungraceful remove and re-insert.
      Cause:
        Removal of "Software Reset for All" will not allows host controller to
        be reset to a known state.
      Change:
        Allow "Software Reset for All" when media is present.
      Impact:
      Notes:
        New chip revision will do this in hardware.


  Enhancements:
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Restrictions + known issues (may be fixed in later versions):
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  1.  No support for UHS
  2.  A couple of small memory leaks occur in ScsiPort when driver is disabled.
      SRZ opened with Microsoft, but fixes are uncertain.


Version 1.0.0.80 - June 8, 2010
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  1.  Problem:
        CQ47211 - Compatibility test- Unable to detect Viking 256M MMC &
        Kingston 128M MMC+ Cards
      Cause:
        Microsoft's driver has several bugs.
      Change:
        Added support for MMC & MMC+ media in the Broadcom Secure Digital driver.
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  Enhancements:
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  1.  Request:
        Support MMC & MMC+ flash memory cards.
      Change:
        Add code to properly initialize MMC cards.
      Impact:
        Significant to MMC path, but minor to main code paths.
      Notes:


Restrictions + known issues (will be fixed in later versions):
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  1.  No support for MMC
  2.  No support for UHS
  3.  Added power management, but suspend/resume while copying files is
      still not supported
  4.  A couple of small memory leaks occur in ScsiPort when driver is disabled.


Version 1.0.0.13 - May 26, 2010
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  Enhancements:
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  1.  Request:
        AMD64 support.
      Change:
        Significant.
      Impact:
        Major
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Restrictions + known issues (will be fixed in later versions):
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  1.  No support for MMC
  2.  No support for UHS
  3.  Added power management, but suspend/resume while copying files is
      still not supported
  4.  Small memory leak when the driver is disabled
  5.  x86 only


Version 1.0.0.12 - May 20, 2010
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  1.  Problem:
        Exceeded boundary in query adapter control.
      Cause:
        If statement should be less than and not less than or equal.
      Change:
        Made the change.
      Impact:
        Eliminate assert when used with checked build of ScsiPort.
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        None
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Version 1.0.0.11 - May 17, 2010
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  1.  Problem:
        Unnecessary registry key value in inf.
      Cause:
        Old value is for non-PnP devices only.
      Change:
        Remove BusType registry entry.
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  2.  Problem:
        CQ47599 - Safely remove hardware does not appear in taskbar.
      Cause:
        ScsiPort does not support this capability.
      Change:
        Modify query capabilities to indicate required values.
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  3.  Problem:
        CQ47691 - Data loss after remove/insert media in XP.
      Cause:
        Media not completely flushed to disk.
      Change:
        Modify query capabilities to indicate required values.
      Impact:
      Notes:
        This CQ affects Memory Stick also.


  Enhancements:
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      Change:
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        None
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Version 1.0.0.5 - May 7, 2010
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  Bug fix:
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  1.  Request:
        Add support for susend/resume.
      Change:
        Feature implemented
      Impact:
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  2.  Problem:
        Software reset for all resets Memory Stick function
      Cause:
        Hardware limitation
      Change:
        Turn off clock and power instead of a reset all
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Version 1.0.0.4 - May 4 , 2010
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  Bug fix:
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  1.  Request:
        Implement SD media write protect.
      Change:
        Feature implemented.
      Impact:
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Version 1.0.0.3 - May 1, 2010
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  Bug fix:
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  1.  Request:
      Change:
        Temporarily disable UHS mode until UHS104 mode becomes
        functional.
      Impact:
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Version 1.0.0.2 - May 29, 2010
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  Bug fix:
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  1.  Request:
        Fix for intermittent BSOD during data transfer. This is the
        same issue reported against the prior driver version.
      Change:
        Driver fix to manage the DMA memory correctly. The prior fix
        was incorrect.
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Version 1.0.0.1 - May 27, 2010
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  Bug fix:
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  1.  Request:
        Fix for intermittent BSOD during data transfer.
      Change:
        Driver fix to manage the DMA memory correctly.
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Version 1.0.0.0A - May 26, 2010
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  Enhancements:
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  1.  Request:
        Changed the device class to "SD Host Controller" to avoid confusing
        the user. The device class in the prior version suggested a SCSI
        device.
      Change:
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Version 1.0.0.0 - May 23, 2010
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  Enhancements:
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  1.  Request:
        Initial release
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