Windows 2000 and 2003 Drivers Software Update for all IBM Broadcom 5703-based
and 5704-based Gigabit Ethernet Adapters solutions for xSeries
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This package provides the latest v7.40 b57w2k.sys and b57xp32.sys drivers for 
Microsoft Windows 2000 & 2003 32-bit for IBM xSeries Broadcom 5703-based and
5704-based Gigabit Ethernet devices ( integrated on-boards & options ).

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 b57w2k.sys & b57xp32.sys version 7.40 as device 
drivers update to the current drivers 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, 31P6401,
and xSeries 5703-based and 5704-based integrated on-boards.

For 5703 copper, the NIC firmware level should be at 2.35.
For 5703 fiber, the NIC firmware level should be at 2.30.
For 5704 copper, the NIC firmwar level should be at 3.27.


1.1   Limitations
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No known limitation.


2.0   Change History
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v7.0.5:

b57w2k.sys           v7.33

b57xp32.sys          v7.33

v7.0.5 Update:

b57w2k.sys           v7.40

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.