Broadcom NetXtreme Base Driver Dell Update Package, v.14.2.0, A03
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This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
Dell Update Package for updating and fresh installing Broadcom NetXtreme I device drivers. This package will not update devices if the intermediate (teaming) driver and/or the BACS Application are installed, this package is intended for Plug and Play or unattended installation.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Receive Side Scaling (RSS) issues in Windows 2008 R2 were addressed for the NetXtreme II 1 Gb and 10G adapters. Improved performance with multiple core CPU utilization and with multiple connections is expected.
- Issues observed with hibernating a system with the presence of an iSCSI enable NetXtreme II 1 Gb driver in Windows 2003 have been resolved.
- Several teaming driver, BASP, issues on Windows 2008/2008 R2 fixed.
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
ATTENTION: THIS FILE IS FOR UPDATE AND FIRST TIME INSTALLS OF BROADCOM NETXTREME BASE DRIVERS ONLY.
THIS PACKAGE WILL NOT WORK IF THE BROADCOM ADVANCED DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS ARE INSTALLED OR IF THE SETUP.EXE INSTALLSHIELD
PACKAGE WAS USED TO INSTALL THE DRIVERS.
TO UPDATE INSTALLATIONS WITH THE ADVANCED DRIVERS AND/OR APPLICATIONS USE THE 'FAMILY OF ADAPTERS' UPDATE PACKAGE.
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the I agree link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the installation.
Base driver only update package for NetXtreme I devices for Windows 2003 32/64 bit operating systems
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