Using Keywords For The B57.Dos Drivers - Dell Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters User Manual

DRIVERNAME = B573$
BUSNUM 3
DEVNUM 12
[B57_4]
DRIVERNAME = B574$
BUSNUM 3
DEVNUM 13
The LineSpeed keyword is used to force the speed of the network connection. The LineSpeed keyword requires a decimal
number and of either 10, 100, or 1000. Technically, a line speed of 1000 Mbit/s cannot be forced and can be achieved only
through auto-negotiation. For the sake of simplicity, the driver performs auto-negotiation when the line speed is set to a
value of 1000. Forced 1000 Mbit/s speed is not needed for copper links; auto-negotiation is the proper supported
configuration under the IEEE Ethernet specification.
The Duplex keyword is used to force the duplex mode of the adapter. The Duplex keyword requires a text string of either
HALF or FULL. When the Duplex keyword is used, the LineSpeed keyword must also be used. If neither keyword is used, the
network adapter defaults to auto-negotiation mode.
The NodeAddress keyword specifies the network address used by the adapter. If a multicast address or a broadcast address is
specified, the adapter uses the default MAC address.
The FixCheckSumOff keyword turns off the driver workaround for the TCP/IP stack to recognize the ones complement version
of the checksum.
Example entries for the LineSpeed, Duplex, and NodeAddress keywords are shown below:
[B57]
DRIVERNAME = B57$
BUSNUM = 3
DEVNUM = 10
PORTNUM = 0
LINESPEED = 100
DUPLEX = FULL
NODEADDRESS = "001020304050"

Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers

The Protocol.ini file contains certain keywords that are used by the B57.dos drivers. These keywords are listed below:
BusNum. Specifies the number of the PCI bus on which the network adapter is located. Requires a decimal number having
a value ranging from 0 to 255.
DevNum. Specifies the device number assigned to the network adapter when it is configured by the PCI BIOS. Requires a
decimal number having a value ranging from 0 to 255.
FuncNum or PortNum. Specifies the PCI function or port number assigned to the network controller. Requires a decimal
number having a value ranging from 0 to 7.
NOTE: These keywords, BusNum, DevNum, and FuncNum (or PortNum), are needed when multiple adapters are
installed in the server and when a specific controller must be loaded in a certain order. These keywords are used concurrently
and are included for manufacturing purposes. Do not use them unless you are familiar with how to configure PCI devices. A
PCI device scan utility is needed to find this information.
LineSpeed. Specifies the speed of the network connection in Mbit/s. Requires the decimal number 10, 100, or 1000.
Technically, a line speed of 1000 Mbit/s cannot be forced and is achievable only through auto-negotiation. For the sake of
simplicity, the driver performs auto-negotiation when the line speed is set to a value of 1000.
Duplex. Specifies the duplex mode of the network adapter. Requires a setting of either Half or Full. When this keyword is
used, the LineSpeed keyword must also be used. If neither keyword is used, the network adapter defaults to auto-
negotiation mode.
NodeAddress. Specifies the network address used by the network adapter. If a multicast address or a broadcast address
is specified, the adapter uses the default MAC address.
Example:
[B57]
DriverName = "B57$"
BusNum = 3
DevNum = 14
PortNum = 2
LineSpeed = 1000
Duplex = Full
NodeAddress = 001020304050