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Intel(R) Network Adapter Software Version 6.4 Release Notes
===========================================================

September 26, 2002


Contents
========

- What's new in this release
- Viewing the user guides
- Upgrading drivers and utilities from previous versions
- Repairing installation of utilities
- Compatibility notes for Multi Vendor Teaming
- Team setup requirement
- Dynamic 802.3ad teaming with Foundry switches
- Locally administered address (LAA) in Windows* 98SE
- Required service pack for Windows 2000
- Known limitations
- Customer support


What's new in this release
==========================

  Additional information on these features is available in the user's guide
  included with the Intel CD.


  New features for Windows* 2000 and XP
  -------------------------------------
  This version of Intel software utilizes a new networking stack called 
  Network Configuration Services (NCS) for Windows* 2000 and Windows XP. 
  The previous generation network stack - Network Management Software (NMS) - 
  is currently utilized for all other supported Windows operating systems.  

  NCS provides:
  - Fault-Tolerant Management Interface (FTMI) support
  - Common Diagnostics Module (CDM) support
  - Enhanced 64-bit CIM support
  - Remote Diagnostics/Configuration support

  These features are covered in detail in the user guide under Advanced 
  Features.

  ANS driver updated for Winows XP
  --------------------------------
  Major performance improvements have been made to the ANS driver for Windows
  XP operating systems. The new binary can be found on the Intel CD and is 
  called "ianswxp.sys".

  Intel(R) PROSet utility updates
  -------------------------------
  The Intel(R) PROSet configuration tool for Windows operating systems has 
  been updated in this release with the following:

  - now available in 15 different languages.
  - Apply button added to allow changes to be saved without closing Intel 
    PROSet
  - ability to resize the GUI window
  - Event Viewer messages are no longer displayed in the Network Driver tab

  New NetWare teaming mode
  ------------------------
  The Switch Fault Tolerance (SFT) teaming mode has been added for NetWare
  operating systems.


Viewing the user guides
=======================

To access the user guides, click View User Guides from the autorun screen 
for the Intel CD. Alternatively, double-click index.htm located in the root 
of the Intel CD.


Upgrading drivers and utilities from previous versions
======================================================

The first time you run the Intel PROSet Installer, the Installer 
automatically upgrades installed utilities to version 6.4. For example, if 
Intel PROSet is installed, it is automatically upgraded to version 6.4. 
Options, including the ability to uninstall or modify installed components 
or install new components, are available after the Installer completes the 
upgrade process, the second time you run the Installer.

However, before installing devices or updating drivers, you must uninstall 
all devices first. After uninstalling all devices, continue with the 
installation of the new devices and utilities.

If you have a Window NT 4.0* or Windows 9x system and you are using IPSec,
updates in this version of the software might cause changes to your 
security setting or potential mismatches with the adapter drivers or 
applications. If you want to continue using IPSec, Intel recommends that
you NOT update to this software version. If you do not wish to continue
using IPSec, uninstall the existing Intel software before installing
this version.


Repairing installation of utilities
===================================

When attempting to repair the installation of DMI or the WMI NIC provider, 
you must uninstall and reinstall the utility. To uninstall a utility:

  1. Run the Intel PROset Installer.
  2. In the Program Maintenance dialog box, select Modify.
  3. In the Custom Setup dialog box, click the graphic next to the utility 
     you would like to uninstall. Click the option Do not install this 
     feature. 
  4. Follow the onscreen directions to finish the installation.

After completing the uninstall, use the Intel PROSet Installer to reinstall 
the utility. 


Compatibility notes for Multi Vendor Teaming
============================================

In Intel test labs, it was found that hot-adding a non-Intel adapter to a 
team causes system instability. If you do hot-add a non-Intel adapter to a 
team, make sure you restart the computer or reload the team.


Team setup requirement
======================

Before adding an adapter to a team, make sure each adapter is configured the
same as other adapters in the team. For team members to successfully 
implement teaming functionality, each team member must be configured 
similarly. To check team member configuration, view each team members' 
settings in the Advanced tab in Intel PROSet.  Settings to check include QoS 
Packet Tagging, Jumbo Frames, and the various offloads. If team members 
implement Advanced features differently, failover and team functionality are
affected.  


Dynamic 802.3ad teaming with Foundry switches
=============================================

Foundry switches require an even number of ports in an aggregated link. If 
you remove an adapter from a 802.3ad team connected to a Foundry switch, 
make sure you maintain an even number of adapters in the team.


Locally administered address (LAA) in Windows* 98SE
===================================================

In Windows 98SE, if you want to use the default LAA after using a manually-
assigned address, perform one of these procedures:

  - From the Network Properties dialog box’s Advanced tab, select Locally 
    Administered Address and change its value to 0. Click OK to apply the 
    setting.

  - In Intel PROSet II, click the Advanced tab, then click Restore Default 
    or clear all characters from the Value field. Click OK to apply the 
    setting.


Required Service Pack for Windows 2000
======================================

For the driver and software to function correctly on Windows 2000, you must 
install Service Pack 3 or later.


Known limitations
=================

  WOL and Standby Options not Available when Connecting to a Gigabit Only
  Switch
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  When an adapter is connnected to a Gigabit only switch, the WOL and Standby
  features are unavailable. This is due to the power consumption level of the
  adapter.

  UnixWare* 7 and Open UNIX* 8 - Improper Adapter Names Used in netcfg
  --------------------------------------------------------------------
  In UnixWare* 7 and Open UNIX* 8, limitations with the Network Configuration 
  Manager cause some PRO/1000 adapter names that are not installed in the 
  system to appear in the list of adapters. In the Network Configuration 
  Manager, the Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Network Connection adapter is 
  also shown as an Intel(R) PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter. The Intel(R) PRO/1000 
  MT Network Connection adapter is also shown as a Intel(R) PRO/1000 F Server 
  Adapter. The Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter is also shown as an Intel 
  PRO/1000 MT Network Connection Adapter.

  The e1008g driver may identify certain PRO/100 adapters as PRO/1000 
  adapters.

  Workarounds:
  - Install and configure all Intel PRO/100 adapters prior to installing 
    PRO/1000 adapters. 
  - If you are installing a MT Dual Port Network Connection adapter, ignore 
    the entry for the MF Server Adapter when you select Add New LAN Adapter. 
  - If you are installing a MT Network Connection adapter, ignore the entry 
    for the F Server Adapter when you select Add New LAN Adapter.
  - If you are installing a MT Server Adapter, ignore the entry for the MT 
    Network Connection Adapter when you select Add New LAN Adapter.

  NetWare* - Modified Instructions for Loading iANS
  -------------------------------------------------
  Novell NetWare* driver 4.2 with sp9 may not properly load the iANS driver 
  (ans.lan version 5.2), as described in the User's Guide. To workaround this 
  condition, load ODINEB.NLM prior to loading the iANS driver.

  Servers Running Windows NT 4.0 with Teamed Adapters
  --------------------------------------------------- 
  On servers running NT4 with teamed adapters, if you experience trouble with 
  teams after physically removing an adapter from a team you may need to 
  adjust the DWORD BindTimerTimeout.

  NOTE: In Windows NT 4.0 there is a timer for each adapter (to prevent a 
        non-working teamed adapter from holding up the install). If you are 
        using mixed speed adapters (the PRO/100 with PRO/1000 or Intelligent
        Server Adapter) and using teaming and/or a large number of VLANs, you
        may encounter a load time longer than the timer’s limit. If this is 
        encountered, disable the timer (for each adapter in the team) as 
        follows:

        In the registry under the DWORD BindTimerTimeout:

          <e100XbN>\parameters\iansprotocol\BindTimerTimeout value 0
            (was 50000 default) 

        where N indicates the card instance. This must be done each time any 
        changes to teaming/VLANs are made in Intel PROSet.

  No I/O Support for Older Adapters on Windows NT 4.0
  ---------------------------------------------------
  Some older adapters do not support I/O. when these adapters are removed 
  with the hot plug lever on a Windows NT 4.0 system, the system no longer 
  functions. Before using the hot plug lever on a system running Windows NT
  4.0, make sure that the adapter supports I/O. If the adapter does not 
  support I/O, power down the system before removing the adapter.

  Team Settings Default to those Common to All Adapters in the Team
  -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Team settings are set to the lowest common denominator of all the adapters 
  in the team. 
  
  If you unplug one of the hot plug adapters in a team, the adapter becomes 
  a disabled member in the team. When the team is reloaded afer a reboot or 
  manual team reload, the team loads with the new settings which are the 
  least common denominator. These settings might not match those of the 
  disabled adapter. 

  When you hot plug the adapter back into the system, the adapter will 
  remain disabled when the team's capabilities are higher than the disabled 
  adapter for one or more of the settings. 

  When opened, Intel PROSet considers all the team members and recalculates 
  the team capabilities. If the capabilities are less than the current 
  capabilities, the team is reloaded without notifying the user.

  Enabling/Disabling an adapter in Windows 98 SE and Windows Me 
  Requires Restart
  -------------------------------------------------------------
  Due to a technical limitation in Microsoft Windows 98 SE and Windows 
  Millennium, If you enable or disable an adapter, you must restart the 
  computer to ensure stable operation.  


Customer Support
================

- 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 
  (7:00 - 17:00 M-F Pacific Time) 


Legal / Disclaimers
===================

Copyright (C) 2002, Intel Corporation.  All rights reserved.

Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in 
this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information 
contained herein.

* Other product and corporate names may be trademarks of other companies 
and are used only for explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent 
to infringe.