Intel(R) PRO Network Connections Software Version 10.1 Release Notes
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June 26, 2005
This release includes software and drivers for Intel(R) PRO/100 and
Intel(R) PRO/1000 adapters and integrated network connections.
Contents
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- What's New in This Release
- Intel Fiber Optic Adapters
- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PM Network Connection Notes
- Microsoft Windows XP Notes
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Notes
- Intel(R) Quad Port Server Adapter Installation Notes
- Known Issues
- Customer Support
What's New in This Release
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- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Network Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Desktop Adapter
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Network Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PF Network Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PB Server Connection
Intel Fiber Optic Adapters
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Caution: The fiber optic ports may utilize Class 1 or Class 1M laser
devices. Do not stare into the end of a fiber optic connector
connected to a "live" system. Do not use optical instruments to
view the laser output. Using optical instruments increases eye hazard.
Laser radiation is hazardous and may cause eye injury. To inspect a
connector, receptacle or adapter end, be sure that the fiber optic
device or system is turned off, or the fiber cable is disconnected
from the "live" system.
The Intel PRO/1000 adapters with fiber optic connections
operate only at their native speed and only at full-duplex. Therefore
you do not need to make any adjustments. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The laser module
contains no serviceable parts.
Intel PRO/1000 PM Network Connection Notes
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Known Issues
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Jumbo Frames
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The Intel PRO/1000 PM Network Connection does not support jumbo frames.
Intel(R) Priority Packet
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The Intel PRO/1000 PM Network Connection does not support Intel Priority Packet.
Microsoft Windows XP Notes
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Microsoft Windows XP Known Issues
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TCP Segmentation Offload is not supported
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TCP Segmentation Offload (Large Send Offload) has performance issues with
Windows XP due to Microsoft issues. The feature is disabled by default
upon install and upgrade regardless of previous settings. This is only
for Windows XP and is for all versions and service packs of Windows XP.
For more information reference MS Knowledge base article 842264.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Notes
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Service Pack 4 Required for Microsoft Windows 2000
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Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 is required for Intel network drivers
and software to function correctly.
Intel Quad Port Server Adapter Notes
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The Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter operates in 3.3 volt
PCI-X slots only. For best performance, this adapter should be installed
in a 64-bit PCI-X slot.
Hot Plug operations are not supported by Intel quad port server adapters.
Wake on LAN is not supported on the Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server
Adapter.
Intel Quad Port Server Adapter Known Issues
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Multiple Intel quad port adapters in one system
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Installing more than two Intel quad port server adapters in the same
system is not recommended. Many systems are unable to support the power
requirements for more than two of these adapters.
Use only in a PCI-X Slot
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Reduced performance has been observed when the Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad
Port Server Adapter is installed in a slot other than a PCI-X slot.
Shared Interrupt Limitation
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In some systems, the BIOS and OS assign the same interrupt number to
two or more different ports on the Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server
Adapter. If this occurs, these ports do not function properly. To
address this issue, reassign the system resources so that each port
of the adapter has its own unique interrupt number or disable one of
the ports sharing the same interrupt number.
Downshifting
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When connecting to any Gigabit switch via a faulty CAT 5 cable where
one pair is broken, the adapter does not downshift from 1 Gig to
100Mbps. For the adapter to downshift, it must identify two broken
pairs in the cable.
Installing the Base Driver on systems running Windows XP
or Windows Server 2003
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After inserting the adapter in the system, you must install the base
driver. This is true even if you previously installed base drivers
for other Intel Ethernet adapters.
Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter Not recommended
for use on some systems
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The Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter does not function
correctly in the following systems:
Dell* PowerEdge* 2500
Dell PowerEdge 6400
Dell PowerEdge 6450
Dell PowerEdge 6650SC
Intel Saber, Saber-R, and Saber-Rx Systems
SuperMicro* 370DE6
SuperMicro P4DP6
IBM* eServer* xSeries* 365
Using the Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter in these
configurations is not recommended.
Heavy traffic may cause system reboot in some systems
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Using an Intel PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter may cause a reboot
in systems with the Intel Profusion chipset including: Intel OCPRF100
and SRPM8 server systems; Compaq* ProLiant* 8000, 8500, ML750, DL760;
Dell PowerEdge 8450, 6300, 6350; IBM* x370. Using the Intel PRO/1000
MT Quad Port Server Adapter in these configurations is not recommended.
Known Issues
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Procedure for installing and upgrading drivers and utilities
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Intel does not recommend installing or upgrading drivers and Intel(R)
PROSet software over a network connection. Instead, install or upgrade
drivers and utilities from each system.
Windows Code 10 Error Message on Driver Install or Upgrade
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If you encounter a Windows Code 10 error message when installing or
upgrading drivers, reboot to resolve the issue.
Throughput reduction after Hot-Replace
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If an Intel gigabit adapter is under extreme stress and is hot-swapped,
throughput may significantly drop. This may be due to the PCI property
configuration by the Hot-Plug software. If this occurs, throughput can
be restored by restarting the system.
Intel PRO Adapters ignore consecutive Wake Up signals while
transitioning into standby mode
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While sending a system into standby, occasionally a wake up packet
arrives before the system completes the transition into standby mode.
When this happens, the system ignores consecutive wake up signals
and remains in standby mode until manually powered up using the
mouse, keyboard, or power button.
Link Difficulties With 82541 or 82547 Based Connections
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The PROSet Advanced tab now contains a setting allowing the
master/slave mode to be forced. This improves time-to-link with
some unmanaged switches. For older adapters and controllers, you
may encounter difficulty with 82541 or 82547 based connections.
Intel PRO/1000 Adapters (copper only) do not detect active link
during load time
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Some Intel PRO/1000 adapters, especially copper adapters, cannot
detect an active link during load time. To resolve this issue, try
the following workarounds.
- Re-attach to the server without reloading the driver.
- For DOS-based installations, add a delay of 4 to 5 seconds in the
batch file after the load driver command.
- Load the configuration by manually entering commands.
- Set adapter to link at 1000 Mbps only.
Customer Support
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- Main Intel web support site: http://support.intel.com
- Network products information: http://www.intel.com/network
- Worldwide access: Intel has technical support centers worldwide. Many of
the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For
a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the times
they are open, visit http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm.
- Telephone support: US and Canada: 1-916-377-7000
(07:00 - 17:00 M-F Pacific Time)
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