**************************************** README **************************************** Chelsio T4 Unified Wire for Windows Version : 5.0.0.20 Date : 11/18/2013 Overview ================================================================================ Chelsio's T4 Unified Wire contains Chelsio's NDIS function driver (v5.1.26.0). and UM for Win PE(v2.4.61). The driver supports NIC and NDK functionalities. ================================================================================ CONTENTS ================================================================================ - 1. Requirements - 2. Supported Operating System - 3. Supported Cards - 4. How to Use - 5. Support Documentation - 6. Customer Support 1. Requirements ================================================================================ - Chelsio T4 10/1Gb adapter and system with below mentioned supported platform. 2. Supported Operating System ================================================================================ Chelsio T4 Unified Wire has been developed to run on Windows based platforms. Following is the list of Drivers/Software and supported Windows version(s). ###############################|###############################################| Windows Version | Driver/Software | ###############################|###############################################| Windows Server 2012 R2 |NIC,NDK,UM | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 3. Supported Cards ================================================================================ 3.1. Following is the list of Drivers/Software and supported Chelsio adapters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ########################|######################################################| Chelsio T4 Adapter | Driver/Software | ########################|######################################################| T420-CR |NIC,NDK,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T440-CR |NIC,NDK,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T422-CR |NIC,NDK,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T420-LL-CR |NIC,NDK,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T440-LP-CR |NIC,NDK,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T420-CX |NIC,NDK,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T420-SO-CR |NIC,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T420-BT |NIC,NDK,UM | ------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| T404-BT |NIC,NDK,UM | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 4. How to Use ================================================================================ 4.1.1. Installation ------------------------------- Chelsio Unified Wire can be installed using Windows Update or Chelsio's Unified Wire Installer. Alternatively, you can install or remove driver files in an offline Windows image using procedures mentioned in the following links: - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825070.aspx - http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2012/09/27/use-the-powershell-dism-cmdlets-to-manage-windows-8.aspx 4.1.2. Chelsio UM for WinPE ---------------------------- Chelsio "UM for Win PE" is a light-weight management tool developed for Windows PE (Windows Preinstallation Environment) platform and provides features to view and configure different aspects of the system, including Chelsio adapter installed. The tool provides command-line options to view system related information like list of drivers installed, Chelsio adapters present, etc. You can also view and configure Chelsio adapter settings like card and port properties, flash and erase option ROM, etc. To view the complete list of commands available, invoke the help by typing chelsio_uwlite.exe in the command prompt. In order to use the tool, you will have to add it to boot image when creating bootable Windows PE media. For more information, visit the following link: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749312%28v=ws.10%29.aspx NOTE:Only local systems can be managed currently using this tool. NOTE: To view syntax and usage examples, please refer User's Guide. 4.1.3. Firmware Update ------------------------ The driver will auto-load T4 firmware(1.8.24.242) if an update is required. The firmware version can be verified using cxgbtool: C:\Users\Administrator> cxgbtool nic0 version 5. Support Documentation ================================================================================ The documentation for this release can be found in the ChelsioUwire-x.x.x.x\docs\ directory. It contains: - README - Release Notes - User's Guide 6. Customer Support ================================================================================ Please contact Chelsio support at support@chelsio.com for any issues regarding the product. ******************************************************************************** Copyright (C) 2013 Chelsio Communications. All Rights Reserved The information in this document is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Chelsio Communications. Chelsio Communications assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that may be provided in association with this document. Except as permitted by such license, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Chelsio Communications.