This chapter provides the following information:
This manual describes how to install and use your Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller in Microsoft® Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE, and Windows ME.
This manual is organized as follows:
"Introduction" describes the features of the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller . This chapter also describes the adapter faceplate and LED indicators.
"Installing the Hardware" lists the hardware and software requirements for adapter installation and use, and provides instructions to physically install the adapter in your system.
"Windows 2000 Driver Software" explains how to install the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller software under Microsoft Windows 2000.
"Windows 98 Second Edition Driver Software" explains how to install the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller software under Microsoft Windows 98 SE.
"Windows ME Driver Software" explains how to install the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller software under Microsoft Windows ME.
"Windows XP Driver Software"
explains how to install the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller software under
Microsoft Windows XP.
"Broadcom
Advanced Control Suite" explains how to install the Broadcom Advanced Control
Suite (BACS) software, how to
view vital adapter information, how to perform user diagnostics, how
to detect various cable conditions, and network statistics. "Specifications" provides adapter hardware specifications.
"Regulatory" provides information on the adapter's regulatory
compliance.
"Troubleshooting" provides information for troubleshooting
the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter hardware.
"SROM Utility User's Guide" provides
information on how to use the SROM utilities DOS program on the Broadcom 440X
Fast Ethernet Controller and its related components.
"BCM440X Diagnostic User's Guide"
provides the information on configuration file specification, and command line
options on the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller in particular to check
out the functionality of the BCM440X and its related components.
This manual may not include all necessary hardware procedures or software commands.
Instead, it may name specific tasks and refer you to operating system documentation
or the hardware handbook that was shipped with your system.
You might need to use supplemental documentation for the following types of
information:
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this manual.
Table 1. Typographic Conventions
Operating System Commands
Typographic Conventions
Typeface or Symbol
Meaning
Example
AaBbCc123
This type is used for names of commands, files, and
directories used within the text.
View the readme.txt
file.
It also depicts on-screen computer output and prompts.
Main#
AaBbCc123
This bold type appears in command examples. It shows
text that must be typed in exactly as shown.
Main# sys
AaBbCc123
This italicized type appears in command examples as
a parameter place holder. Replace the indicated text with the appropriate
real name or value when using the command.
To establish a Telnet session, enter:
host# telnet IP-address
This also shows book titles, special terms, or words
to be emphasized.
Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.
[ ]
Command items shown inside brackets are optional and
can be used or excluded as the situation demands. Do not type the brackets.
host# ls [-a]
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