Broadcom (R) Corporation
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD for
the BCM570x NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
RELEASE 6.6.4
2/27/2003)
RELEASE NOTES
These notes describe release 6.6.4 software for the BCM570x NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. In addition to the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter User Guide, Online versions of the user guide in HTML formats are located in the \manuals directory of the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD. These notes provide last minute corrections (if any) to the user guide located in the printed Release Notes found in the product package. For release version information for individual products, see the "Release Version Information Table" below.
Software Compatibility
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This release of software supports:
- BCM5702 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with A1, A1 Prime, A2 step silicon
- BCM5705 NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with A0 step silicon
- On chip firmware version 0.8 or greater
- PCI Local Bus version 2.2
- PCI-X Local Bus version 1.0
- EEPROM utility is included in this build.
Note: Upgrading to the latest version of firmware is required for this release
of software to work properly. Refer to the chart below to find the correct
firmware version that works for your controller type/NIC type.
B95702A20C - VID = 0x14E4, SID = 0x16A6, SVID = 0x14E4, SSID = 0x8009
B95705 - VID = 0x14E4, SID = 0x1653, SVID = 0x14E4, SSID = 0x1653
If PXE is an enabled option, then it's recommended to upgrade both boot code and
pxe as follows:
1) Copy ee570xy.zz and pxe.bin to the same
directory of your B57diag.exe. x=c or s (copper or fiber). y.zz=(version of the bin file).
2) At the dos command type:
b57diag -e b57kia -f -ppxe b57pxe.bin (use b57pxe.bin for a NIC, LOM file name may differ)
Once you complete the boot code and pxe upgrade. Use "secfg" from the
b57diag.exe -e b57eng to enable the PXE expansion ROM option.
The firmware version can be found by using b57diag -ver.
The latest firmware versions are included on this CD at \Dos\BootCode directory.
For BCM5702/05 based adapters copy ee5702cx.yy/ee5705cx.yy respectively to eeprom.bin before upgrading. Note: c=Copper, s=Fiber, x.yy= (version of the bin file)
For information regarding b57diag refer to the \DOS\UserDiag\b57diagman.pdf
Upgrading from the Previous Driver Release
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It is highly recommended that you install the BCM570x NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and the latest version of software, on a server where no earlier-version Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Adapters and drivers are installed.
Contents of the CD
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*** Release Version Information Table ***
Product Version Previous
Miniport Driver Windows 2K 6.34* 5.33*
Miniport Driver Windows XP32 6.34* 5.33*
DOS NDIS2 Driver 6.32 5.26
User Diagnostics 6.05 5.14
BACS 6.03 3.18
BMAPI 6.0.2 3.0.16
PXE 6.1.1 3.1.30
Boot Code for 5705M 3.14 3.11
CABW32 0.22 0.22
BACS Installer 3.62 3.36
Driver Installer 3.48 3.37
Note: An asterisk (*) following a version number represents a certified driver.
This release contains the following software programs:
BCM570x Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows 2K - b57w2k.sys
This driver supports offloading with:
- Onchip checksum IP, UDP, TCP
- Jumbo frames
- VLAN
WOL (requires board revision of BCM95700 REV12 and above).
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation
CD in the \Windows2000 subdirectory for latest changes.
BCM570x Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows XP32 - b57xp32.sys
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \WindowsXP32
subdirectory for latest changes.
BCM570x DOS NDIS2 Driver - b57.dos
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \NDIS2 for latest changes.
BCM570x User/Manufacturing Diagnostic
This DOS program provides a comprehensive user diagnostic to diagnose the
BCM570x adapter in pass or no pass criteria. The test result can be saved
in a file by executing command b57diag with -l <filename> as an option.
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \dos\UserDiag
subdirectory for latest changes.
BROADCOM Advanced Control Suite (BACS)
This is an integrated GUI application that allows you to view information of all NICs in the system, configure the load balance and failover team, view statistics per VLAN, and LOAD BALANCE teams. The Cable diagnostic is supported in this release. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \BACS subdirectory for latest changes. This application should be installed by running setup from the \BACS subdirectory on the installation CD.
Note: This setup will also install the file baspmgnt.dll (see item 15 below) The help/F1 is supported starting with version 1.17 or greater.
PXE - Broadcom Preboot Execution
Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \pxe
subdirectory for latest changes, as well as required registry settings.
Boot Code - BCM570x Boot Code Firmware(eeprom.bin) - Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \dos\bootcode subdirectory for latest changes.
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owners.
Broadcom, Broadcom Advanced Server Program, Broadcom Advanced Server Control
Suite, and Smart Load Balance are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
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.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
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.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.