Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters, v.3.6, A02

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This package provides an updated tg3 device driver module for Broadcom 5751 and 5721 network cards. It supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Gold, Update 1, and Update 2 for the x86 architecture, and Update 2 for the EM64T (x86_64) architecture.
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Version

3.6, A02

Release date

27 Sep 2004

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

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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.
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File Format: A gnu zip file for software installation
File Name: tg3-3.6-1.tar.gz
File Size: 851.29 KB
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The package is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

This package is needed only for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (RHEL 3) Gold, Update 1, and Update 2 for all architectures. The Broadcom 5751 and 5721 support is present in RHEL 3 Update 3 (2.4.21-20.EL kernel) and later.
Custom Instructions for tg3-3.6-1.tar.gz:


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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. Log in as the root user
2. At a command prompt, type "tar xzvf tg3-3.6-1.tar.gz to extract the files from the compressed archive
3. At a command prompt, type "cd tg3-3.6-1"
4. Download the latest dkms RPM from support.dell.com, or install the one from the archive by typing "rpm -Uvh dkms-1.10-1.noarch.rpm". If you receive a message that a newer dkms is installed on your system already, proceed to the next step
5. At a command prompt, type "rpm -Uvh tg3-3.6-1dkms.noarch.rpm" to install the device driver.

Using a Driver Disk to perform a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Network Install
The driver disk images are signified by the corresponding Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update release and the OS architecture. For example, GU1U2 means the image supports installations for Gold, Update 1, and Update2, while i386 or x86_64 means it supports a specific OS architecuture

1. Put a floppy disk into the floppy drive on your system
2. At a command prompt, type "dd if= of=/dev/fd0". The driver disk is now ready to use
3. Boot to your Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 installation media in the system you wish to install. At the "boot:" prompt, type "linux dd" to start the installation process.
4. When prompted, put the floppy into the floppy drive and follow the onscreen instructions.

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