Intel-based Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Drivers

v15.1 Drivers Software Release for all IBM Intel-based Gigabit and
10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters and on-boards for IBM eServer System x servers
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This is the v15.1 Drivers software CD release for all IBM Intel-based
Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Server solutions, including the latest PCI
Express Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Options for eServer System x.
The adapters supported include but not limited to the following IBM eServer
xSeries andSystem x adapter option PNs:
PCI Express adapters family:
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Adapter Product Name Option PN
PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter by Intel 42C1750
PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter by Intel 39Y6136
PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel 39Y6126
IBM 10 GbE PCIe SR Server Adapter 42C1760

PCI-X adapters family:

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Adapter Product Name Option PN
PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter by Intel 73P5201
PRO/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel 73P5101
PRO/1000 GT Server Adapter by Intel 39Y6105
This software release also supports the Intel-based 82563, 82575, and
82574L on-board Ethernet in IBM System x servers.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 does not support the following devices:
Intel(R) Gigabit PT Quad Port Server Express Module
Intel(R) PRO/10GbE SR Server Adapter

CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
1.1 Limitations
2.0 Drivers Details
3.0 Build and Installation Instructions
4.0 Configuration Information
4.1 Driver Parameters
4.2 Additional Configuration Information
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
6.0 Trademarks and Notices
7.0 License and Disclaimer

1.0 Overview
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This v15.1 software package is for all IBM Gigabit Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet Server solutions from Intel for System x Modular.
Note that, with this v15.1 sw release, PROSetDX and advanced server
features, for Windows 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2, when installed, will
be a part of the Adapter Properties in Device Manager.
When updating drivers via UXSPi, the utility will prompt version
number(s) of drivers loaded on system that are pertinent to the
Operating System being updated. After the utility completes and
drivers are updated, there may be some driver version(s) where the
New Version does not match the Installed Version. This may be because
the adapter corresponding to the driver is not installed. Adapters
must be installed to gain proper version numbers from the utility.
Please disregard version numbers that do not pertain to the adapter(s)
you have installed.
When extracting files from this package, Windows 2008 R2 extract
to floppy may not work. This is due to change in Windows security
settings, and may become a limitation.

This sw release supports x86, x64, and AMD64 platforms.

All Microsoft Windows device drivers are MS digitally signed.
This released is based on Intel v15.1 TIC=00199524 software release.

1.1 Limitations
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For Windows 2003, pick up the latest Service Pack available.
For windows 2008, pick up the latest Service Pack available.
For Windows 2008 x64 with Autorun installation, please read the notes
provided in Section 3.0 below.
For other OSes, pick up the latest service pack or fix pack.
Intel(R) I/OAT support, with 39Y6126, 39Y6136, and 42C1750, is limited
to OSes that are IOAT capable, and systems that are IOAT capable.
Unsupported Operating Systems
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This CD does not contain software or drivers for Microsoft* Windows* 2000,
Windows 98, Windows NT* 4.0, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP 64-bit
Itanium Edition, or IBM* OS/2*. The most recent software and drivers for
these operating systems can be found on the Intel Customer Support website at
http://www.intel.com/support/go/network/adapter/home.htm

2.0 Drivers Details

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Please read the version.txt file for detailed information for all device drivers
and associated software that come with this software package.
The key updates with this v15.1 software release include:
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1) Support for the Intel(R) 82599 Virtual Function device

2) Support for the Intel(R) Ethernet Mezzanine Adapter X520-KX4-2
3) Support Intel 82574L-based Gigabit Ethernet for IBM System x servers.
4) Support Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2.
5) Fix a device driver memory leak issue found with Microsoft Windows operating
system.
6) Install Drivers and Software, from Autorun for Windows, now also includes PRO
SetDX
installation for Windows 2008 x64 and Windows 2008 R2.

3.0 Build and Installation Instructions

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Refer to the online guide & help files that come with the CD and CD Autorun prog
ram.
Some key notes:
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1) From the CD Autorun GUI, for Windows, click on Install Drivers for automatic
device
driver and management sw install or update - and click on View User Guides for a
ll
online guide and installation instruction details and product information.
2) For enabling/disabling WoL or Remote Boot features on each applicable etherne
t port,
in DOS, go to \APPS\TOOLS or \APPS\BOOTAGNT\, and use ibautil.exe.
Please read ibautil.txt for command line instructions.
In general, WoL enabling/disabling is -WOLE / - WOLD and PXE boot enabling/disab
ling
is -FE / - FD.
For example, to disable WoL on all ports, run:
ibautil -all -wold
Or, to disable WoL on a specific port, run:
ibautil -nic=xx -wold ( where xx = 1-40 )
For EFI, go to \APPS\EFI\ and obtain similar tool and instructions for EFI.
You can also use these tools to flash the adapter to latest boot ROM flash code.

4.0 Configuration Information

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See 3.0 above.
4.1 Driver Parameters
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Refer to 4.0 above.

4.2 Additional Configuration Information

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Refer to 4.0 above.

5.0 IBM Support Web pages

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IBM Support Web Site:

http://www.ibm.com/support/us/
Use Search Technical Support and enter a product number for Search.
IBM eServer System x Web Site:
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/
Click on System x for System x servers.

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
eServer System x
eServer iDataplex
Intel, PROSetDX, and IOAT are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.

7.0 License and Disclaimer

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Copyright (c) 2009, IBM Corporation
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
 the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
distribution.
3. Neither the name of IBM Corporation nor the names of its
contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived
from this software without specific prior written permission.
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``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
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