Intel (R) 82559/82559ER/82551QM/82551ER Fast Ethernet Controller Sample Drivers & Tools ==================================================================== DISCLAIMER ---------- This file as well as the software described in it is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Intel Corporation. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that may be provided in association with this document. Except as permitted by such license, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Intel Corporation. Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. Intel products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Intel assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document or related software, nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein. The described software is supplied "as is" without warranty and may not be fully functional. Copyright (c) Intel Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved. * Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. ==================================================================== INTRODUCTION ------------ The 82559ER/82551ER Fast Ethernet Controller is intended for embedded designs. It is based on the GD82559 Fast Ethernet Controller that has been extensively deployed in server, desktop, and mobile PCs. The 82559ER/82551ER device is most suitable for applications that do not require the advanced manageability features of the GD82559 as well as WHQL certification. The 82559/82559ER/82551QM/82551ER is a PCI device that consists of a 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Transceiver and an IEEE 802.3 Media Access Controller integrated onto a single piece of silicon. It is offered in a space- saving thin BGA package measuring 15mm x 15mm. FOR MORE INFORMATION -------------------- Intel expects to update these drivers and tools from time to time. For the latest information and driver files for the 82559/82559ER/82551QM/82551ER Fast Ethernet Controller use the Intel Developer Web Site. Intel's Developer Web Site at http://developer.intel.com is the preferred information source for all Intel embedded application products. CONTENTS OF THIS IMAGE ------------------- E100ENT.SYS NDIS4 Driver for 82559/82559ER/82551QM/82551ER E100EXP.INF Windows XP installation script e100.SLD Layers source and destination definition SLD.TXT Instructions for installing the Windows XP Embedded driver e100entsld.TXT This file EVALUATION NOTES ---------------- The 82559/82559ER/82551QM/82551ER Fast Ethernet Controller was evaluated for installation, functionality and stress under the following conditions: NDIS4 System Details * Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows NT Embedded, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 95 OSR2.5 * Adapter: 82559/82559ER/82551QM/82551ER A2 Stepping * NDIS4 Driver: 1.00.00.0001 * Networking Protocol: TCP/IP, NW Link (IPX/SPX), NetbeuiDownload Driver Pack
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