TITLE: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Driver for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
VERSION: 7.80 Rev. B
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq contains the Broadcom Gigabit driver for the listed workstation
models and operating systems.
IMPORTANT:
1. Installation of this Softpaq requires use of the Device Manager. Please
follow the Installation Instructions below.
2. This SoftPaq contains beta software that has not passed final
qualifications by the supplier or by Hewlett-Packard. This software is not
supported by the supplier. Hewlett-Packard will provide best effort support to
help customers using this beta software. Workstations using this software
should not be used for production purposes.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28504
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 9, 2004
CATEGORY: Driver - Network
SSM SUPPORTED: No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Workstation xw4200: All Models
HP Workstation xw6200: All Models
HP Workstation xw8200: All Models
DEVICES SUPPORTED:
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet 5782
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI-Express
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Windows XP Extended 64 (x64)
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
ENHANCEMENTS:
N/A
FIXES:
This Softpaq addresses an installation problem in SP28151. For this Softpaq,
the Device Manager is used to perform the installation.
PREREQUISITES:
N/A
HOW TO USE:
1. Use of the Device Manager is required to install this Softpaq. After you
click "Finish" to exit the Softpaq InstallShield Wizard, the files you'll need
will be in the \SWSETUP\SP28504 folder on your hard drive, such as
C:\SWSETUP\SP28504.
2. Because the network driver hasn't been installed, the "Welcome to the
Hardware Update Wizard" will typically already be displayed. If it isn't
displayed, do the following steps to cause it to be displayed:
A. Go to Start and select:
Control Panel -> Administrative Tools
-> Computer Management -> Device Manager
B. The network hardware will normally be listed as "Ethernet Controller"
under "Other devices" in the Device Manager list. Double-click on "Ethernet
Controller" and click on the "Driver" tab.
C. From the Driver tab, click on "Update Driver..." which will bring up the
"Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard".
3. Once the "Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard" is displayed, select "No,
not this time" on the first screen and click "Next".
4. On the next screen, select "Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)" and click "Next".
5. On the next screen, select "Search for the best driver in these locations"
and also select "Include this location in the search". Then click "Browse" and
browse to the folder C:\SWSETUP\SP28504, or equivalent.
6. The Device Manager will correctly detect that the driver has not passed
Windows Logo testing and will give you the option to "Continue Anyway" or "STOP
Installation". Select "Continue Anyway". Click "Finish" when the "Completing
the Hardware Update Wizard" appears.
7. Click on the "Driver" tab and verify that the Broadcom driver version is
7.80.
Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.