Windows 2003 Driver Software Update for all IBM Broadcom 570x-based
Gigabit Ethernet Adapters solutions for xSeries
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This package provides the latest v7.40 b57xp32.sys driver for Windows
2003 32-bit for IBM xSeries Broadcom 570x-based Gigabit Ethernet.

This release supports ia386 CPU platforms.


CONTENTS
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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
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This package provides the b57xp32.sys version 7.40 as a driver
update to the current driver version 7.33 from 7.0.5 CD.

For adapters teaming, BASP 6.09 should be used.

This software release support xSeries options 22P7801, 31P6301, 
and 31P6401.


1.1   Limitations
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No known limitation.


2.0   Change History
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v7.0.5:

b57xp32.sys          v7.33

v7.0.5 Update:

b57xp32.sys          v7.40


Key update with v7.40 release:

Enhancements added to support xSeries systems with more than 4G RAM.

With previous drivers, Broadcom ethernet has problem transmitting
data with systems with more than 4G RAM.


3.0   Build and Installation Instructions
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Refer to the guide and help files that come with the 7.0.5 CD.


4.0   Configuration Information
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Refer to 3.0 above.


4.1 Driver Parameters
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Refer to 3.0 above.


4.2 Additional Configuration Information
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Refer to 3.0 above.


5.0   IBM Web Support
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IBM Support Web Site:
   
   http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/



6.0   Trademarks and Notices
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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
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This software is provided by Broadcom to IBM for redistribution under
IBM/Broadcom agreement for IBM Broadcom 570x-based Ethernet products.