Broadcom NetXtreme II Base Driver Dell Update Package, v.14.1.5, A01

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Dell Update Package for updating and first time installing Broadcom NetXtreme II 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

Broadcom NetXtreme II Base driver update for Windows 2008 x32/x64 to support BCM57710, BCM57711 and BCM5709/BCM5708/BCM5716 based devices/adapters

Defects fixed with this release:
- Fixed Windows BSOD for BCM5708 and BCM5709 based devices using Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 inbox drivers. This issue may cause a BSOD when shutting down the system.
- Fixed an issue where advance property of a network adapter will disappear after the driver upgrade
- Receive Side Scaling has been improved to prevent erratic throughput under certain traffic conditions.
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Version

14.1.5, A01

Release date

17 Dec 2009

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
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.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: NIC_DRVR_WIN_R246440.EXE
File Size: 6.39 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.
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MD5:
65131FE23EAD899EBE1E7C9D7EC840F1
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Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2008 R2
Custom Instructions for NIC_DRVR_WIN_R246440.EXE:

ATTENTION: THIS FILE IS FOR UPDATE AND FIRST TIME INSTALLS OF BROADCOM NETXTREME II 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 II devices for Windows 2008 32/64 bit operating systems

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