NDIS2 DOS/OS2 Drivers Software Update for all IBM Broadcom 570x-based Gigabit Ethernet Adapters solutions for xSeries ==================================================================== This package provides the latest v7.12 B57.DOS and B57.OS2 drivers for NDIS2 DOS and OS2 for IBM xSeries Broadcom 570x-based Gigabit Ethernet. This release supports ia386 CPU platforms. CONTENTS -------- 1.0 Overview 1.1 Limitations 2.0 Change History 3.0 Build and Installation Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 4.1 Driver Parameters 4.2 Additional Configuration Information 5.0 IBM Web Support 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 License and Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ This package provides the B57.DOS / B57.OS2 version 7.12 as drivers update to the current drivers version 7.09 from 7.0.5 CD. This software release support xSeries options 22P7801, 31P6301, and 31P6401. 1.1 Limitations ----------------- No known limitation. 2.0 Change History ____________________ v7.0.5: B57.OS2 v7.09 B57.DOS v7.09 v7.0.5 Update: B57.OS2 v7.12 B57.DOS v7.12 Key update with v7.12 release: Timing enhancement to the drivers to fix a problem with 2074, where cable dis/reconnect can cause loss of LAN connection with v7.09 or older drivers. Enhancement to allow the driver to load with PXE enabled in DOS and OS2 environment. Enhancement to allow LAA ( Local Administered Address ) to work in DOS and OS2. In 7.09 or older drivers, NIC can not connect to the network with LAA. 3.0 Build and Installation Instructions _________________________________________ Refer to the guide and help files that come with the 7.0.5 CD. For more fix details, read the release files that come with each driver in the \DOS or \OS2 directory. 4.0 Configuration Information _______________________________ Refer to 3.0 above. 4.1 Driver Parameters --------------------- Refer to 3.0 above. 4.2 Additional Configuration Information ---------------------------------------- Refer to 3.0 above. 5.0 IBM Web Support _____________________ IBM Support Web Site: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/ 6.0 Trademarks and Notices ____________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM eServer xSeries Broadcom and NetXtreme are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 7.0 License and Disclaimer ___________________________ This software is provided by Broadcom to IBM for redistribution under IBM/Broadcom agreement for IBM Broadcom 570x-based Ethernet products.