Release Note for BCM5703f BOOT Code Firmware
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Version 2.15:
1. Exploited power state and pci power presence features supported
in A2.
2. Included write protect of EEPROM for some LOM design.
3. Fixed pxe speed initialization (CQ#3488).
4. Restored range check for VPD access.
Version 2.14 (sync up features and fixes with BCM5703 v2.18):
1. Support fastboot initiative.
2. Added block read method and CRC checking when loading other
firmware (e.g. ASF). All speed LEDs will light up when CRC check
fails.
3. Added 5702FE and Ethernet@WireSpeed supports.
4. Implemented two-phase loading to speed up the boot process.
5. Added block read method and CRC checking when loading phase 2
bootcode. All speed LEDs will light up when CRC check fails.
6. Fixed a bug where Windows does not wake up from standby due to
bootcode cutting off aux power.
7. Eliminated flash interface reset as this may cause non-volatile
memory module to become out of sync.
8. Fixed a failure of loading PXE when WOL is enabled.
9. Speed up the PXE loading (CQ#3108).
10. Firmware stops running after loading ASF to avoid interference.
11. Cut off auxilary power when an OS turns off the device due to
absence of driver.
12. Use software arbitration support by the hardware when accessing
non-volatile memory.
13. Included cold WOL support.
14. Fixed a problem where the system fails to boot when both PXE and
WOL are enabled (CQ#2977).
15. Fixed a bug where the firmware did not clear VPD request after
it is serviced.
16. Uses 0x16A7 as the new device ID in the boot image.
Version 2.13:
1. Moved multiple boot agent codes and fixed uninitialized variable bug.
2. Updated default subsystem device ID.
3. Temporarily remove cold WOL support to ensure proper bootcode execution.
Version 2.12:
1. Added new GPIO sequences for WOL.
2. Added cold WOL support.
3. Embedded version string into the executable binary.
4. Support multiple boot agents.
5. Set LED to PHY mode when card first receives auxilary power.
6. Enable PXE loading from flash memory.
7. Disabled the setup for max PCI retry, default to zero.
Version 2.11:
1. Added ASF support.
Version 2.10: (Initial Version)
1. Based on ee5703.bin version 2.11 and converted to 8k
2. Added full feature that could not fit in ee5703.bin 4k version.
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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.
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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.
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