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Windows® XP/Server 2003 Advanced Server Driver Software: Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Controller User Guide

Installing the Driver Software
Modifying Configuration Parameters
Removing the Driver Software


Installing the Driver Software

NOTE: The Gigabit Ethernet Controller must be physically installed in your system prior to installing the driver software. See Installing the Hardware for details.

When the Windows XP/Server 2003 system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device.

NOTE: If the Windows XP/Server 2003 system detects a Gigabit Ethernet Controller and installs a default driver, update the driver as described in Updating the Adapter Software.

A network device driver must be installed before the Gigabit Ethernet Controller can be used with your Windows XP/Server 2003 system.

Using the Driver Installer

To install the adapter software for Windows XP/Server 2003, complete the following steps:

NOTE: Before beginning this procedure, verify that the Windows XP/Server 2003 system has been upgraded to the latest version with the latest service pack applied. The following instructions are based on the latest beta versions of Server 2003.

  1. Start Windows XP/Server 2003 and log on. Note that you must have administrator permissions to install the driver software.

Manually Installing the Driver Software

When you boot up the Windows XP/Server 2003 system after installing the network device, a series of Found New Hardware windows appear.

The Welcome to the Found New Hardware window then appears.

  1. Choose the Install the Software Automatically (Recommended) option, then click Next.
  1. If prompted to specify the location of the Windows XP/Server 2003 CD-ROM, click Browse (do not use the text field) and locate the path to the Gigabit Ethernet driver that was previously specified.
  1. When the software installation is complete, click Finish to close the wizard and complete the software installation.

Updating the Adapter Software


NOTE: When updating the adapter software on existing Broadcom devices, the Advanced Property settings may not be updated unless the existing Broadcom device is removed by following the instructions in the Removing the Driver Softwaresection. You must then perform a scan for hardware changes in the device manager, followed by reinstalling the Broadcom device with the current adapter software as described in the Installing the Driver Software section.

Prior to uninstalling the Broadcom device, make sure to note all Advanced Property settings because the parameters will be lost.


NOTE: Update all adapters by repeating the following steps on each supported Broadcom device.

To update the adapter software for Windows XP/Server 2003, complete the following steps:

  1. Start Windows XP/Server 2003 and log on. You must have administrator permissions to update the driver software.

  2. From the Start menu, right click My Computer and select System Properties to display the System Properties window.
  1. When the System Properties window opens, click the Hardware tab.
  1. When the Device Manager window opens, right-click the Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Controller and select Update Driver.
  1. Insert the media that was supplied with the Broadcom hardware.

  2. In the Hardware Update Wizard window, select Install the software automatically (Recommended), then click Next.

The Hardware Update Wizard searches for the appropriate driver and automatically updates the software.

If asked to specify the location of the Windows XP/Server 2003 CD-ROM, click Browse (don’t use the text entry field) and locate the path to the Gigabit Ethernet drivers that was specified above.
  1. After the software update is complete, click Finish to close the wizard and complete the software installation.

After installation of the driver software is complete, you are ready to modify configuration parameters.

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Modifying Configuration Parameters

Although the default values should be appropriate in most cases, you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your specific system. After the adapter driver software has been installed, you can use this procedure to verify or change the following adapter properties:

NOTE: The following steps may be slightly different if the Classic Start Menu is set.

Driver Properties Advanced Tab

To configure the adapter parameters, access the Driver Properties Advanced tab as follows:.

  1. Click Start, then select Control Panel from the pop-up menu.
  2. Double-click the System icon.
  3. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears.
  4. Scroll down the list of hardware devices to Network Adapters. Click the plus (+) to the left of the icon to display the list of adapters currently configured.
  5. Double-click the Gigabit Ethernet Controller you want to configure.
  6. Click the Advanced tab. A window showing the list of configurable properties (and default values) for the adapter appears.

  7. Change the operating parameters as desired. To change adapter operating parameters, click on the options listed under Property and then use the menu under Value to change the default or assigned value.

802.1p QOS Parameter

The 802.1p QOS parameter is a standard that enables Quality of Service (QOS). It is responsible for the QOS provisions on the local segment, and the avoidance of the all packets are treated equally issue, which falls onto the hub or switch servicing segment. 802.1p QOS provides prioritization of packets traversing a subnet. Thus, when the local segment becomes congested and the hub or switch workload results in the delay (dropping) of packets, those packets with flags that correspond to higher priorities will receive preferential treatment, and will be serviced before packets with lower priorities. Disabled by default, select Enable from the Value drop-down menu to enable this parameter. After enabled, select Disable from the Advanced tab Value drop-down menu to disable this parameter.

NOTE: Enabling 802.1p QOS also requires an 802.1p aware switch.

Checksum Offload

Normally the Checksum Offload function is computed by the protocol stack. By selecting one of the Checksum Offload properties, the checksum can be computed by the controller.

NOTE: Not all Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers support Ethernet@Wirespeed. Contact the supplier from whom you purchased this product if you have questions about the availability of this support.

Flow Control Parameter

The Flow Control parameter allows the user to enable or disable the receipt or transmission of PAUSE frames. PAUSE frames enable the adapter and the switch to control the transmit rate. The side that is receiving the PAUSE frame momentarily stops transmitting. The recommended selection is Auto, which allows the PAUSE frame receipt and transmission to be optimized. To disable Flow Control or enable Flow Control to receive, transmit, or receive the transmit PAUSE frames, select the appropriate parameter from the Advanced tab Value drop-down menu.

Locally Administered Address Parameter

The Locally Administered Address is a user-defined address that is used in place of the MAC address originally assigned to the adapter. Every adapter in the network must have its own unique MAC address. This locally administered address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number.

The appropriate assigned ranges and exceptions for the Locally Administered Address include the following:

Speed and Duplex Parameter

The Speed and Duplex parameter allows the user to set the connection speed and duplex mode of the network. Note that Full-Duplex Mode allows the adapter to transmit and receive network data simultaneously. Set the speed and mode as described below:

NOTE: 1 Gbps speed is enabled by selecting Auto.


NOTES: Selecting the Auto setting allows the adapter to dynamically detect the line speed and duplex mode of the network. Whenever the network capability changes, the adapter automatically detects and adjust to the new line speed and duplex mode. Ensure that the link partner is also configured for Auto.

1000 Mbps makes use of Auto-Negotiation, some switches (Cisco 6509) do not allow setting Auto on ports but allow 1000 Mbps.

Wake Up Capabilities Parameter

The Wake Up Capabilities parameter allows the user to set the adapter to wake up from a low power mode when it receives a network wake up frame. Two wake up frames are possible: Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame. By default, the adapter is set to Both. To set the adapter to wake up from a frame, select the appropriate Advanced tab parameter from the Value drop-down menu as described below:

WOL Speed Parameter

The WOL Speed parameter allows the user to select the speed at which the adapter connects to the network during Wake-on-LAN mode. Set the speed as described below:

NOTE: WOL Speed at 100 Mbps is only supported on the BCM5701, BCM5703, and BCM5704. BCM5700-based network adapters only support a WOL connection speed of 10 Mbps. This is the network speed when the system is in a standby mode awaiting wake up on LAN.

Save Settings

  1. When the adapter parameter configuration is complete, click OK at the Gigabit Ethernet Controller Properties screen to accept the settings.
  2. If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Note that, while it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect, rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers.
  3. Verify that the adapter port LEDs operate as described Physical Description.

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Power Management

You can set Power Management options to allow the operating system to turn off the controller to save power or to allow the controller to wake up the computer. If the device is busy doing something (servicing a call, for example) however, the operating system will not shut down the device. The operating system attempts to shut down every possible device only when the computer attempts to go into hibernation. To have the controller stay on at all times, do not click the Allow the computer to turn off the device to save power check box.

NOTE: To enable the Wake-on LAN in standby mode for the Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Controller you must select the Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby and Allow the computer to bring the computer to turn off this device to save power checkboxes.

NOTE: In order for WOL to operate properly this feature must be enabled on the device in the OS, however, with ACPI it is not necessary to enable WOL in the firmware as well. To enable WOL refer to the DOS Diagnostic User's Guide for details.

NOTE: The power management tab will show up for systems that support power management.

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Removing the Driver Software

Before physically removing an adapter from your system, first remove the adapter driver software.

  1. Start Windows XP/Server 2003 and log on. You must have administrator permissions to remove the driver software.
  2. Open the Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  3. At the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab.
  4. Click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears.

  5. Expand Network adapters. All network adapters are shown.
  6. Right-click on the adapter to be removed and select Uninstall.
  7. Click OK to complete the uninstall.

NOTE: Not all driver files are removed as part of this procedure. Note that the driver and adapter can be removed via Hot Plug, if supported.

 


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