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How can I use RIS for NetXtreme_II (BCM5708) device?

April 26, 2017bcm5708 device netxtreme_ii RIS

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How can I use RIS for NetXtreme_II (BCM5708) device?

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Due to limitations in Microsoft’s operating systems not supporting the Virtual Bus Device architecture of the NetXtreme II adapter under certain circumstances, separate drivers were created to address these limitations. The NetXterme II monolithic driver allows the adapter to behave similarly to standard network adapters and only provides network connectivity without the advanced offerings of the device. The monolithic driver should be used for connectivity during the text mode portion of a RIS installation (by placing in the I386 or MAD directory), in a Windows Pre-Installation Environment (PE), and for the agent used for Microsoft’s Automated Deployment Services. There are no additional special instructions necessary when these drivers are used in the above scenarios.