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Windows® XP Driver Software: Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller User's Guide

This chapter provides the following information:

Installing the Driver Software

Modifying Configuration Parameters

Removing the Driver Software


Installing the Driver Software

NOTE – The Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller must be physically installed in your system prior to installing the driver software. See Installing the Hardware for details.


When the Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new hardware device, such as a Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device.

A network device driver must be installed before the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller can be used with your Windows XP system.

Installing the Adapter Software

To install the adapter software for Windows XP, complete the following steps.

NOTE – Before beginning this procedure, verify that the Windows XP system has been upgraded to the latest version with the latest service pack applied.
  1. Start your computer and log on to Windows XP. You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software. When you boot up the Windows XP system after installing the 440X adapter card, a series of Found New Hardware windows display.

The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Window then displays.

  1. Choose the Install the Software Automatically (Recommended) option, then click Next. The Found New Hardware Wizard then searches for the appropriate driver and automatically installs the software.

    The following window appears notifying you to wait while the wizard installs the software.

  1. If asked to specify the location of the Windows XP CD-ROM instead, click Browse (do not use the text field) and locate the path to the Gigabit Ethernet drivers that was previously specified.

  1. When the software installation is complete, click Finish to close the wizard and complete the software installation.

Updating the Adapter Software

To update the adapter software for Windows XP, complete the following steps.

  1. Start your computer and log on to Windows XP. You must have Network Administrator privileges to update the driver software.

  2. From the Start menu, select Control Panel to display the following menu.

 

  1. Click the Performance and Maintenance category to display the following menu.

 

  1. Click the System control panel icon to display the System Properties menu.

 

  1. When the System Properties window displays, click the Hardware tab to display the following menu.

 

  1. Click the Device Manager button to display the Device Manager window.

  2. Under the Network Adapters list, click the Plus Sign (+) to display the list of currently configured adapters.
  3. Right-click on Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller, and select Update Driver from the menu to display the Hardware Update Wizard window.

  4. Choose the Install the Software Automatically (Recommended) option, and then click Next.

 

The Hardware Update Wizard searches for the appropriate driver, and then automatically updates and installs the software.

  1. If asked to specify the location of the Windows XP CD-ROM instead, click Browse (do not use the text field) and locate the path to the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller drivers that was previously specified.

When the software update is complete, the following window displays.

  1. Click Finish to close the wizard and complete the software installation.

When the installation of the driver software is complete, you are ready to modify configuration parameters.


Modifying Configuration Parameters

Although the default values are appropriate in most cases, you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your specific system. Once the adapter driver software is installed, you can use this procedure to verify or change the Speed and Duplex Parameter adapter properties.

Driver Properties Advanced Tab

The following steps show how to configure the adapter parameters using the Driver Properties Advanced window.

  1. Click Start, and select Control Panel from the menu.
  2. Click the Performance Maintenance category, and then click the System Control Panel icon to display the System Properties window.
  3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button to display the Device Manager window.
  4. Under the Network Adapters list, click the Plus Sign (+) to display the list of currently configured adapters.
  5. Double-click the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller you want to configure. The Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller Properties window displays, showing the General tab.

  6. Click the Advanced tab, and a window showing the list of configurable properties (and default values) for the adapter displays.

  7. Make the preferred changes. To change the adapter operating parameters, select the item to change in the Property list and then select the appropriate default or assigned value from the Value list.

802.1p QOS Parameter

The 802.1p QOS parameter is a standard that enables Quality of Service (QOS). Disabled by default, select Enable from the Value menu to enable this parameter. Once enabled, select Disable from the Advanced tab's Value list to disable this parameter.

 

Speed and Duplex Parameter

The Speed and Duplex parameter allows the user to set the connection speed to the network and mode. The full-duplex mode allows the adapter to transmit and receive network data simultaneously. The adapter is set to Auto (optimum connection) by default. To set the speed and mode, select the appropriate Advanced tab parameter from the Value list:

NOTES –

  • Auto is the recommended selection because it allows the adapter to dynamically detect the line speed and duplex mode of the network. Whenever the network capability changes, the adapter automatically detects and adjusts to the new line speed and duplex mode.
  • Half-duplex forces the adapter to connect to the network in half-duplex mode. The adapter may not function if the network is not configured to operate at the same mode.
  • Full-duplex forces the adapter to connect to the network in full-duplex mode. The adapter may not function if the network is not configured to operate at the same mode.

Save Settings

  1. When the adapter parameter configuration is complete, click OK at the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller Property window to accept the settings.
  2. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. While it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect, rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers.
  3. Verify that the adapter port LEDs operate as described in Table 1 in the "Introduction."


Removing the Driver Software

Before physically removing an adapter from your system, first remove the adapter driver software.

  1. Start your computer and log on to Windows XP. You must have Network Administrator privileges to remove the driver software.
  2. Open the Control Panel and double-click the System icon.
  3. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.

  4. Click the Device Manager button to display the Device Manager window.

  5. Under the Network Adapters list, click the Plus Sign (+) to display the list of currently configured adapters.
  6. Right-click on the adapter to be removed, and select Uninstall from the menu.

  1. Click OK to complete the installation.

NOTE – Not all driver files are removed as part of this procedure. The driver and adapter can be removed via Hot Plug, if supported.

 

 


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