Intel(R) Network Adapters Release Notes for version 6.1
February 27, 2002
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Contents
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-What's New in this release
-Upgrading from version 6.0
-Installing drivers in Windows* 98 or ME
-Repairing installation of utilities
-Compatibility notes for Multi Vendor Teaming
-Team setup requirement
-Help


What's New in this release
==========================
This release contains the following new features:
-  Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter
-  Updated Intel Boot Agent utility

Upgrading from version 6.0
==========================
The first time you run the Intel(R) PRO Intelligent Installer, 
the Installer automatically upgrades installed components to 
version 6.1. For example, if you have drivers or Intel(R) PROSet 
II installed, the drivers and the utility are automatically upgraded
to version 6.1.
Options, including the ability to uninstall or modify installed components
or install new components, are available after the Installer 
completes the upgrade process, the second time you run the Installer.

Installing drivers in Windows 98 or ME
======================================
If you cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard during driver installation,
the Intel(R) PRO Intelligent Installer prompts you to reboot the computer
twice to complete driver and software installs. The operating system 
requires reboots when it detects new hardware and you are installing 
drivers using the Intel Installer.
To avoid multiple reboots, use the Found New Hardware Wizard to complete
driver installation.


Repairing installation of utilities
===================================
When attempting to repair the installation of DMI or the WMI NIC provider, 
you must uninstall and reinstall the utility. To uninstall a utility:
1. Run the Intel(R) PRO Intelligent Installer.
2. In the Program Maintenance dialog box, select Modify.
3. In the Custom Setup dialog box, click the graphic next to the utility 
   you would like to uninstall. Click the option Do not install this feature. 
4. Follow the onscreen directions to finish the installation.
After completing the uninstall, use the Intel(R) PRO Intelligent Installer
to reinstall the utility. 

Compatibility notes for Multi Vendor Teaming
============================================
In Intel test labs, it was found that hot-adding a non-Intel adapter to a 
team causes system instability. If you do hot-add a non-Intel adapter to a 
team, make sure you restart the computer or reload the team.

Team setup requirement
======================
Before adding an adapter to a team, make sure each adapter is configured 
the same as other adapters in the team. For team members to successfully 
implement teaming functionality, each team member must be configured similarly. 
To check team member configuration, view each team memberīs settings in the 
Advanced tab in Intel(R) PROSet II. Settings to check include QoS Packet Tagging, 
Jumbo Frames, and the various offloads. If team members implement Advanced 
features differently, failover and team functionality are affected.  

Help
====
- Main Intel web support site: http://support.intel.com

- Network products information: http://www.intel.com/network

- Gigabit products information: 
  http://www.intel.com/network/solutions/gigabit.htm

- Corporate site: http://www.intel.com

- Worldwide access: Intel has technical support centers worldwide.  Many 
  of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages.  
  For a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the 
  times they are open, visit http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm.

- Telephone support: US and Canada: 1-916-377-7000 
  (7:00 - 17:00 M-F Pacific Time) 


Legal / Disclaimers
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