Users Guide

9–Windows Driver Software
Installing the Driver Software
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Installing the Driver Software
When Windows first starts after a hardware device (such as a Marvell BCM57xxx
adapter) has been installed, or after the existing device driver has been removed,
the operating system automatically detects the hardware and prompts you to
install the driver software for that device.
The two methods of driver installation include:
 Graphical interactive installation mode (see “Using the Installer” on page 95)
 Command-line silent mode for unattended installation (see “Using Silent
Installation” on page 97)
NOTE
These instructions are based on the assumption that your Marvell BCM57xx
and BCM57xxx adapters were not factory installed. If your controller was
installed at the factory, the driver software has been installed for you.
NOTE
 Before installing the driver software, verify that the Windows operating
system has been upgraded to the latest version with the latest service
pack applied.
 Ensure that a network device driver is physically installed before the
Marvell BCM57xx and BCM57xxx controllers are used with your
Windows operating system. Drivers are located on the installation CD.
 To use the TCP/IP offload engine (TOE), you must have Windows
Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. TOE is not supported on
Windows Server 2016 or later. You must also have a license key
installed on the motherboard (for LOMs). For add-in NICs, the license
key is preprogrammed in the hardware.
 QCC GUI is not supported on the Server Core installation option for
Microsoft Windows Server.