When Windows first starts after a new hardware device (such as a Broadcom Ethernet
controller) has been installed, or after the existing device driver has been
removed, the operating system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts
you to install the driver software for that device.
Note: A network device driver must be installed before the Broadcom Ethernet
controller can be used with your Windows system. Drivers are located on
the Dell Resource CD as well as the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Using the Driver Installer
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Locate the driver installer program on the Dell Resource disc and then double-click
Setup.exe.
Click Next, and then click Yes to agree
to the License Agreement.
Using the Found New Hardware Wizard
When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the instructions
provided by the wizard.
Updating the Driver Software
To update the driver software:
Start Windows and log on. You must have network administrator permissions
to update the driver software.
In Control Panel, click System to view
System Properties.
Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
Right-click the name of the Broadcom Ethernet controller and click Update
Driver.
Follow the instructions provided by the Hardware Update Wizard.
Viewing or Changing the Properties of the Controller
To view or change the properties of the Broadcom Ethernet controller:
In Control Panel, double-click System to display System
Properties.
Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager.
Double-click Network Adapters.
Right-click the name of the Broadcom Ethernet controller of interest and
click Properties.
Click the Advanced tab.
Click the property you want to change, and then change the value by clicking
an item in the Value list or by typing a new value, as appropriate
(selection options are different for different properties).
The available properties and their respective settings are described below.
802.1p QoS. The 802.1p QoS property enables quality of service—an
IEEE specification that treats different types of network traffic differently
to ensure required levels or reliability and latency according to the type of
traffic. This property is disabled by default.
Flow Control Parameter. The Flow Control parameter allows the user to
enable or disable the receipt or transmission of PAUSE frames. PAUSE frames
enable the adapter and the switch to control the transmit rate. The side that
is receiving the PAUSE frame will momentarily stop transmitting. The recommended
selection is Enable, which enables the receipt or transmission of PAUSE frames.
Once enabled, select Disable from the Value drop-down list to disable this parameter.
Enable (default). PAUSE frame receipt and transmission is enabled
(recommended).
Disable. PAUSE frame receipt and transmission is disabled
Locally Administered Address. The Locally Administered
Address is a user-defined address that is used in place of the MAC address originally
assigned to the adapter. Every adapter in the network must have its own unique
MAC address. This locally administered address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal
number.
Value. Assigns a unique node address for the adapter.
Not Present. (Default) Uses the factory-assigned node address on the
adapter.
Speed & Duplex. The Speed & Duplex property allows
the user to set the connection speed to the network and mode. Note that Full-Duplex
mode allows the controller to transmit and receive network data simultaneously.
10 Mb Full. Sets the speed to 10 Mbps and mode to Full-Duplex.
10 Mb Half. Sets the speed to 10 Mbps and mode to Half-Duplex.
100 Mb Full. Sets the speed to 100 Mbps and mode to Full-Duplex.
100 Mb Half. Sets the speed to 100 Mbps and mode to Half-Duplex.
Auto (default). Sets the speed and mode for optimum network
connection (recommended).
Notes:
Auto is the recommended setting. This setting allows
the controller to dynamically detect the line speed of the network.
Whenever the network capability changes, the controller automatically
detects and adjusts to the new line speed and duplex mode. A speed of
1 Gbps is enabled by selecting Auto, when that speed is supported.
10 Mb Half and 100 Mb Half settings force the controller to connect
to the network in Half-Duplex mode. Note that the controller may not
function if the network is not configured to operate at the same mode.
10 Mb Full and 100 Mb Full settings force the controller to connect
to the network in Full-Duplex mode. The controller may not function
if the network is not configured to operate at the same mode.
Wake Up Capabilities. The Wake Up Capabilities property allows
you to set the Broadcom Ethernet controller to wake up from a low-power mode
when it receives a network wake-up frame. Two types of wake-up frames are possible:
Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame.
Both (default). Selects both Magic Packet
and Wake Up Frame as wake-up frames.
Magic Packet. Selects Magic Packet as the
wake-up frame.
None. Selects no wake-up frame.
Wake Up Frame. Selects Wake Up Frame as
the wake-up frame and allows the controller to wake the system when events
such as a ping or an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) request are received.
When you have finished viewing or changing the properties of the controller,
click OK to accept the settings.
Verify that the controller port LEDs operate as described in Table 1
in the Introduction.
Note: In the event of Windows shutdown state (S5), the system may wake
up from Magic Frame (Magic Packet), even if the Wake Up Capabilities of
the Wake Up Frame is selected.
You can set Power Management options to allow the operating system to turn
off the controller to save power or to allow the controller to wake up the computer.
If the device is busy doing something (servicing a call, for example), however,
the operating system will not shut down the device. The operating system attempts
to shut down every possible device only when the computer attempts to go into
hibernation. To have the controller stay on at all times, do not click the Allow
the computer to turn off the device to save power check box.
Note: If Only allow management stations to bring the computer out
of standby is selected, then only Magic Frame can wake up the system
from Standby or Hibernation even if the Wake Up Capabilities option is
set to BOTH (Wake Up Frame and Magic Packet).
Removing the Driver Software
In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs .
Click Broadcom Driver Installer, and then click Remove
(Windows XP) or Change/Remove (Windows 2000).
