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Installing the Hardware: Broadcom NetXtreme® 57XX User Guide
System
Requirements
Safety
Precautions
Pre-Installation
Checklist
Installing
the Adapter
Connecting
the Network Cables
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NOTE: This section applies only to add-in NIC models of Broadcom NetXtreme
57XX Gigabit Ethernet controllers. |
Before you install the Broadcom NetXtreme 57XX Gigabit Ethernet Controller,
verify that your system meets the requirements listed for your operating system:
Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003 Requirements
- Pentium-based computer that meets Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003,
or Windows XP software requirements
- One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI and/or PCI Express slot
- PCI v2.3 33/66 MHz Bus Interface (BCM5701/BCM5703)
- PCI-X v1.0 64-bit 100-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5701 only)
- PCI-X v1.0 64-bit 133-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5703 only)
- PCI Express v1.0a, x1 (or greater) Host Interface (BCM5721)
- 128-MB RAM (minimum)
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced
Server, or Microsoft Windows Datacenter
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise
Server, Microsoft Windows Datacenter, or Microsoft Web Server
NetWare Requirements
- Pentium-based computer that meets Novell NetWare software requirements
- One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI and/or PCI Express slot
- PCI v2.3 33/66-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5701/BCM5703)
- PCI-X v1.0 64-bit 100-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5701 only)
- PCI-X v1.0 64-bit 133-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5703 only)
- PCI Express v1.0a, x1 (or greater) Host Interface (BCM5721)
- 64-MB RAM (minimum)
- One of the following versions of Novell NetWare: NetWare 4.2, NetWare 5.1,
NetWare 6.0, or NetWare 6.5, with the latest support pack.
Linux Requirements
- Pentium-based computer that meets Linux software requirements
- One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI and/or PCI Express slot
- PCI v2.3 33/66-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5701/BCM5703)
- PCI-X v1.0 64-bit 100-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5701 only)
- PCI-X v1.0 64-bit 133-MHz Bus Interface (BCM5703 only)
- PCI Express v1.0a, x1 (or greater) Host Interface (BCM5721)
- 128 MB RAM (minimum)
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NOTE: Although the driver should work with many Linux® kernel versions
and distributions, it has only been tested on Red Hat® AS 2.1 and RHEL 3.0
distributions for i386 (kernel version 2.4.x). Furthermore, the driver has
only been tested as a loadable module. |
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WARNING: The adapter is being installed in a system that operates
with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system,
you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent
damage to the system components.
- Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
- Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
- Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before accessing
internal components.
- Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a static-free
environment. The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal
antistatic devices and an antistatic mat is strongly recommended.
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Preinstallation Checklist
- Verify that your system meets the hardware and software requirements listed
under System Requirements.
- Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
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NOTE: If you acquired the adapter software on a floppy disk or from the
Broadcom support website (http://www.broadcom.com), verify the path to the
adapter driver files. |
- If your system is active, shut it down.
- When system shutdown is complete, turn off the power and unplug the power
cord.
- Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping package
and place it on an antistatic surface.
- Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card
edge connector. Never attempt to install any damaged adapter.
The following instructions apply to installing a Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
Ethernet adapter (add-in NIC) in most systems. Refer to the manuals that were
supplied with your system for details about performing these tasks on your particular
system.
- Review the Precautions and Pre-Installation
Checklist.
- Open the system case to provide access to the empty PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express
slot. If you do not know how to identify such slots, refer to your system
documentation.
- Remove the blank cover-plate from the slot that you selected.
- Align the adapter connector edge with the connector slot in the system.
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NOTE: The connector slot in a 32-bit PCI slot is shorter than in a
64-bit PCI slot. Although the adapter is designed to fit in either slot
type, when the adapter is installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, part of the
adapter connector edge remain undocked, which is normal. |
- Applying even pressure at both corners of the adapter, push the adapter
into the slot until it is firmly seated. When the adapter is properly seated,
the adapter port connectors are aligned with the slot opening, and the adapter
faceplate is flush against the system chassis.
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CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when seating the adapter, as
this may damage the system or the adapter. If you have difficulty seating
the adapter, remove it , realign it, and try again. |
- Secure the adapter with the adapter clip or screw.
- Close the system case and disconnect any personal antistatic devices.
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NOTE: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapters support Automatic MDI
Crossover (MDIX), which eliminates the need for crossover cables when connecting
machines back-to-back. A straight-through Category 5 cable allows the machines
to communicate when connected directly together. |
- Select an appropriate cable. Table 1 lists the cable requirements for connecting
to 10/100/1000BASE-T ports:
Table 1. 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications
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Connector |
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Maximum Distance |
10BASE-T |
RJ-45 |
Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pairs
(UTP) |
100m (328 ft) |
100/1000BASE-T1 |
RJ-45 |
Category 52 UTP |
100m (328 ft) |
11000BASE-T signaling requires 4 twisted
pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC 11801:1995
and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A (1995) and tested for additional performance
using testing procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
2Category 5 is the minimum requirement. Category 5e and
Category 6 are fully supported. |
- Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the adapter.
- Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port.
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NOTE: After the cable is properly connected at both ends, the adapter
port LEDs should be functional. See Table
1: RJ-45 10/1001000 Ethernet LEDs for a description of adapter port
LED indications. |
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