Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 Drivers Software Update for IBM NetXtreme 
1000 SX Fiber Ethernet Adapter ( Option PN 22P7801 )
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This package provides the latest v7.43 b57w2k.sys & b57xp32.sys drivers for
Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 32-bit for the IBM NetXtreme 1000 SX Fiber 
Ethernet Adapter.

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 and b57xp32.sys drivers version 7.43
as device drivers update to the current drivers versions 7.33 & 7.40 from
the 7.0.5 software release, for Option PN 22P7801 ( FRU PN 22P7809 ).

For adapters teaming, BASP 6.09 should be used.

This v7.43 software release is for xSeries Option PN 22P7801 ONLY.
( card assembly PN 22P7819, FRU PN 22P7809 )

The adapter firmware level should be at v2.30.
Refer to b570x-fw.exe for the latest firmware update release.


1.1   Limitations
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This release is ONLY for the NetXtreme 1000 SX Fiber Ethernet Adapter
( Option PN 22P7801 - FRU PN 22P7809 )


2.0   Change History
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v7.0.5:

b57w2k.sys           v7.33

b57xp32.sys          v7.33

v7.0.5 Update 1:

b57w2k.sys           v7.40

b57xp32.sys          v7.40

v7.05 Update 2:

b57w2k.sys           v7.43

b57xp32.sys          v7.43


Key update with v7.43 release:

Enhancements added to the driver link timer and autonegotiation 
mechanism to prevent the adapter from intermittently dropping 
from network connection during a system reboot or during an
adapter disable / enable event.

For more change details, read the release.txt file that comes
with each driver, in this package.


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.