TITLE: Workstation Linux bcm5700 LAN Driver

VERSION: 7.1.9-2 Rev. E
DESCRIPTION:
This contains the Redhat Linux bcm5700 LAN driver for the workstation models 
and operating systems listed below. 

Note: The source code is also provided.

PURPOSE: Routine                                                         
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27801
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2004
CATEGORY: Driver - Network                                                
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Workstation xw4100: All Models
HP Workstation xw6000: All Models
HP Workstation xw8000: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Red Hat Linux 9

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Bundles the Version 7.1.9 bcm5700 LAN driver with the source code for the 
driver.

PREREQUISITES: 
Red Hat Linux 9 kernel 2.4.20_8.1 components must be preinstalled before 
installation.


HOW TO USE: 
1. Download and unpack the TAR & GZIPPED archive by using 'tar -xvzf 
bcm5700-7.1.9-2.4.20_8.1.i386.tgz'.

2. Install the binary rpm, bcm5700-7.1.9-2.4.20_8.1.i386.rpm using the RedHat 
Package Manger. To do this, with root privilages, type at a console prompt:

'rpm -qva | grep bcm'  to find out if you already have a version of the bcm5700 
driver installed.  If you do, use:
 
'rpm -U bcm5700-7.1.9-2.4.20_8.1.i386.rpm'

otherwise use:

'rpm -ivh bcm5700-7.1.9-2.4..i386.rpm

3. Add ‘alias eth0 bcm5700’ to the /etc/modules.conf file if it's not already 
there.
 
4. Reboot and configure the bcm5700 networking driver when Kudzu prompts you. 
Also select to migrate networking configuration when Kudzu prompts you.

5. Begin using the updated driver.




Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.