Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters, v.8.48.0.0, A00-8.3

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Windows 2000 Server Family Broadcom Driver set version 8.3.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Update to support the BCM5721C1.
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Version

8.48.0.0, A00-8.3

Release date

20 Nov 2006

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: NIC_DRVR_WIN_R125878.EXE
File Size: 1.2 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
DBDD212385C87EA17B1A965DADC16B19
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: Bcom_LAN_83_W2K_A00.exe
File Size: 10.3 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
b95f62c803a8ccaba8513e79fcdc33e4
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
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The Broadcom NetXtreme devices have many dependancies on other files and the drivers and applications must match. Due to this fact, the Windows drivers for NetXtreme are provided in an InstallShield package, for ease of installation. To install the drivers, just run the setup.exe in this package.

If an unattended install or remote install is required, the individual Plug and Play drivers can be extracted from the installer by running the setup.exe with the option "/a". This will extract the drivers to a specified directory.
Custom Instructions for Bcom_LAN_83_W2K_A00.exe:

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.

Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package.
2. Specify the location to upzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.

Using the Files
1. To install the drivers, run the SETUP.EXE from the directory where the files were unzipped and follow the on screen instructions.
2. Download the HTML User's Guide (file
Bcom_LAN_83_Manual_A00.exe) for detailed instructions on installation

Custom Instructions for NIC_DRVR_WIN_R125878.EXE:

ATTENTION: THIS FILE IF FOR UPDATE ONLY AND WILL NOT INSTALL THE DRIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME. PLEASE USE THE FILE ABOVE TO INSTALL A DRIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME.

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 update.

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