Release.txt Driver File Contents (R46476.EXE)

//Document all versions here
Windows XP drivers for the Intel Gigabit adapters.
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Version: 6.1.4.0 
Date: 01/07/2002
Comments:
	NDIS 5 Driver for Windows XP.
    This is the initial version for 
    this software release.
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Version: 6.1.6.0 
Date: 01/29/2002
Comments:
	Added a new ASF Manageability state to the
    ASF Manageability OIDS.
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Version: 6.1.9.0 
Date: 02/13/2002
Comments:
    Changes since version 6.1.6.0

    - Fixed NT 4 load issues.
    - Event log messages are now generic.
    - Fixed bug in PSP buffer allocation that caused blue screen when jumbo
      frames were enabled.
    - ASF power state change at init time.
    - Fixed OID_GEN_VENDOR_DESCRIPTION.
    - Kenai32 MDI-X workaround removed.
    - ReportTxEarly is now always 1 except for Wiseman.
    - Removed flow control Kenai32 erratum workaround.
    - Removed link-up reset Kenai32 erratum workaround.
    - Now uses the shared code PCI ID members.
    - Added fix for "received no packets" cert failures.
    - Fixed TBI workaround code.
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Version: 6.1.11.0 
Date: 02/21/2002
Comments:
    Changes since version 6.1.9.0
    - Fixed detection of ARP patterns.  SCR #16282.
    - Fixed how OID_TCP_TASK_OFFLOAD handles turning offload off.  SCR #16281.
    - Removed Kenai32 PSP erratum workaround.
    - Fixes for EEPROM and flash access.
    - Set managability OID now uses Adapter Stop/Start instead of asking NDIS for a reset.
    - New debug code to help isolate RCTL reg issues.
    - NULL pointer reference fixes.
    - Fixed accumulation of OID_XMIT_DEFERRED.
    - The OID to write the EEPROM no longer computes the checksum if none
      of the words covered by the checksum have changed.  This improves 
      response time for the ASF agent.
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Version: 6.1.14.0 
Date: 02/28/2002
Comments:
    Changes since version 6.1.11.0
    - Added option to enable interrupts in CheckForHang 
      instead of at init time.
    - Fixed SMBUS access with Kenai32.
    - Driver now allocates the correct size receive buffers 
      when running on 82542 with Jumbo Frames enabled.
    - Fixed bug with determining receive buffer size.
    - Added SETUP.EXE Driver Installer for the Release driver.
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Version: 6.1.14.0 (No driver version change)
Date: 03/07/2002
Comments:
    Updated INF files to include new device-IDs and strong branding strings.
    ADDED:
          8086/1015   Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection
    Changed:
          8086/100E - New strong branding string is 
                      Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Network Connection

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Version: 6.1.15.0 
Date: 03/11/2002
Comments:
        ASF fix to handle ARP frames correctly.
        Updated INF to include new DriverVer
        Setup.exe updated with new driver version and INF.
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Version: 6.1.15.0  (No driver change) 
Date: 03/22/2002
Comments:
        Added an "OS Controlled" Setting to the INF to enable
        all Wake-On modes, which is required for Microsoft Certifications.
        Setup.exe updated with new INF.
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Version: 6.1.15.0  (No driver change) 
Date: 04/01/2002
Comments:
        Received CAT file from Microsoft.  Replacing dummy CAT file
        with the official CAT file.
        Setup.exe updated with new CAT file.
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