Intel(R) PRO Network Connections Software Version 11.0 Release Notes
====================================================================

April 25, 2006

This release includes software and drivers for Intel(R) PRO/100 and
Intel(R) PRO/1000 adapters and integrated network connections.

Contents
========

- What's New in This Release
- Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager
- Saving and Restoring Adapter Settings
- Jumbo Frames
- Microsoft Windows XP x64 and Windows Server* 2003 x64 Notes
- Microsoft Windows XP Notes
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Notes
- Known Issues
- Customer Support


What's New in This Release
==========================

- New Intel(R) PROSet Power Management tab
- Support for the Intel(R) 82562V 10/100 Network Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB1 Network Connection with I/O Acceleration
- Support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB1 Backplane Connection with I/O Acceleration


Intel(R) PROSet for Windows* Device Manager
===========================================

Intel PROSet functionality is now integrated with the Windows Device 
Manager. To configure Intel PRO/100 and Intel PRO/1000
adapters on Windows 2000 systems or newer, open the Windows Device Manager.
Do not open adapter, team, or VLAN properties from the network control 
panel as you may be prompted to reboot your system.

You must have administrator rights to install or use Intel PROSet for 
Windows Device Manager. 


Saving and Restoring Adapter Settings
=====================================

You can save and then restore adapter settings through the script 
SavResDX.vbs.  Intel PROSet is required for SavResDX.vbs to function 
correctly.  


Jumbo Frames
============

Some Intel gigabit adapters and connections that support Jumbo Frames have a 
frame size limit of 9238 bytes, with a corresponding MTU size limit of 9216 
bytes. The adapters with this limitation are based on the Intel 82571EB, 
82572EI, 82573L and 80003ES2LAN controller.  These correspond to the 
following product names: 
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter 
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Desktop Adapter 
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Network Connection
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Network Connection
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PF Network Connection
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PB Server Connection
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Backplane Connection with I/O Acceleration
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection

Adapters based on the Intel(R) 82542, 82573V/E, 82562V, and 82566 controllers 
do not support Jumbo Frames.  These correspond to the following product names:
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter
 Intel(R) PRO/1000 PM Network Connection
 Intel(R) 82562V 10/100 Network Connection
 Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection
 Intel(R) 82566DC Gigabit Network Connection


The Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection supports jumbo frames in Microsoft* 
Windows* operating systems only when Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device 
Manager is installed.


Microsoft Windows XP x64 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Notes
==========================================================

Microsoft Windows XP x64 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Known Issues
-----------------------------------------------------------------

  WinMgmt warning messages in Event Viewer
  ----------------------------------------
  Several warning messages are displayed in the Event Viewer after installing
  Intel PROSet.  This occurs because Intel PROSet installs WMI classes.
  Intel PROSet has installed correctly.


Microsoft Windows XP Notes
==========================

Microsoft Windows XP Known Issues
---------------------------------

  TCP Segmentation Offload is not supported
  -----------------------------------------
  TCP Segmentation Offload (Large Send Offload) has performance issues with
  Windows XP due to Microsoft issues.  The feature is disabled by default 
  upon install and upgrade regardless of previous settings.  This is only
  for Windows XP and is for all versions and service packs of Windows XP.
  For more information reference MS Knowledge base article 842264. 


Microsoft Windows 2000 Notes
=============================

Service Pack 4 Required for Microsoft Windows 2000
--------------------------------------------------
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 is required for Intel network drivers 
and software to function correctly.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Known Issues
-----------------------------------

  Incorrect command line parameters when running DXSetup.exe
  ----------------------------------------------------------
  The version of Windows Installer in the base install of Windows 2000
  is out of date. Please update to version 3.0 or 3.1. They can be 
  found on the Microsoft website http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/




Known Issues
============

  System does not wake up
  -----------------------
  If your system has WoL enabled, DSPD enabled, and your on-board NIC
  has entered a DSPD state because the network cable was unplugged, and
  then your system enters standby or hibernate, your system will not
  wake up when a packet is sent to it. When the system is in an S3 or
  S4 state, the on-board NIC can not come out of a DSPD state when the
  network cable is plugged in. To resolve this issue either do not
  unplug the network cable before entering an S3 or S4 state or disable
  DSPD.

  Dropped Receive Packets on Half-duplex 10/100 Networks
  ------------------------------------------------------
  If you have an Intel PCI Express adapter installed, running at 10 or 
  100 Mbps, half-duplex, with TCP Segment Offload (TSO) enabled, you may 
  observe occasional dropped receive packets.  To work around this 
  problem, disable TSO, or update the network to operate in full-duplex 
  and/or 1 Gbps.

  Procedure for installing and upgrading drivers and utilities
  ------------------------------------------------------------
  Intel does not recommend installing or upgrading drivers and Intel(R)
  PROSet software over a network connection. Instead, install or upgrade
  drivers and utilities from each system. 

  "Malicious script detected" warning from Norton AntiVirus during 
  PROSet Uninstall
  ----------------------------------------------------------------
  The Intel PROSet uninstall process uses a Visual Basic script as part of 
  the process.  Norton AntiVirus and other virus scanning software may 
  mistakenly flag this as a malicious or dangerous script. Letting the script 
  run allows the uninstall process to complete normally.

  "Out Of Disk Space" Message during Installation
  -----------------------------------------------
  The boot partition requires a minimum of 15 MB free space in order to install 
  Intel PROSet, regardless of which drive you specify for installation.  If 
  there is insufficient space on the partition you will see this error 
  message, and the product will not install.  

  Windows Code 10 Error Message on Driver Install or Upgrade
  ----------------------------------------------------------
  If you encounter a Windows Code 10 error message when installing or 
  upgrading drivers, reboot to resolve the issue.

  Throughput reduction after Hot-Replace
  --------------------------------------
  If an Intel gigabit adapter is under extreme stress and is hot-swapped,
  throughput may significantly drop.  This may be due to the PCI property
  configuration by the Hot-Plug software.  If this occurs, throughput can
  be restored by restarting the system.

  Intel PRO Adapters ignore consecutive Wake Up signals while
  transitioning into standby mode
  -----------------------------------------------------------
  While sending a system into standby, occasionally a wake up packet 
  arrives before the system completes the transition into standby mode.
  When this happens, the system ignores consecutive wake up signals
  and remains in standby mode until manually powered up using the
  mouse, keyboard, or power button.

  Link Difficulties With 82541 or 82547 Based Connections
  -------------------------------------------------------
  The PROSet Advanced tab now contains a setting allowing the 
  master/slave mode to be forced. This improves time-to-link with 
  some unmanaged switches. For older adapters and controllers, you 
  may encounter difficulty with 82541 or 82547 based connections.

  Intel PRO/1000 Adapters (copper only) do not detect active link 
  during load time
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  Some Intel PRO/1000 adapters, especially copper adapters, cannot
  detect an active link during load time. To resolve this issue, try
  the following workarounds.
  - Re-attach to the server without reloading the driver.
  - For DOS-based installations, add a delay of 4 to 5 seconds in the 
    batch file after the load driver command.
  - Load the configuration by manually entering commands.
  - Set adapter to link at 1000 Mbps only. 


Customer Support
================

- Main Intel support website: http://support.intel.com

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

- 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 
  (07:00 - 17:00 M-F Pacific Time) 


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