Broadcom BCM5700, NetXtreme Family of Adapters, v.2.2, A01
AUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package provides an updated tg3 driver for Broadcom Gigabit network cards for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.
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Fixes & Enhancements
This RPM fixes an issue with the tg3 driver in the Red Hat 2.4.21-4.EL series of kernels where the duplex setting cannot be manually configured with ethtool.
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Custom Instructions for tg3_RHLinux_DKMS_RHEL3_A01.tar.gz:
Download 1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file. 2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement. 3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation 1. Log in as the root user 2. At a command prompt, type "tar xzvf tg3_RHLinux_DKMS_RHEL3_A01.tar.gz" to extract the files from the compressed archive 3. Download the latest dkms RPM from support.dell.com, or install the one from the archive by typing "rpm -Uvh dkms-1.0-1.noarch.rpm". If you receive a message that a newer dkms is installed on your system already, proceed to the next step 4. At a command prompt, type "rpm -Uvh tg3-2.2-3dkms.noarch.rpm" 5. If you wish to install the source RPM for the tg3 driver, at a command prompt type "rpm -ivh tg3-2.2-3dkms.src.rpm"
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