Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows. Table of Contents

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1 Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows 1. Package Contents 2. OS Support 3. Supported Features 4. Using the Driver 4.1 Creating the Driver Disk 4.2 Installing the Driver 4.3 Removing the Driver 5. Limitations 6. Additional Notes 7. Contacting Support QLogic Corporation All rights reserved Table of Contents 1. Package Contents The Converged Network Adapter (for the QLogic 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows package contains the following files: File Name qlge.inf qlge.sys qlge.cat qlnic.exe Release.txt Readme.txt Description Driver installation file QLogic 10GbE NDIS Miniport driver Catalog file QLogic NIC Utility Release Notes Installation instructions and other useful information (this file) NOTE: VLAN and Teaming support for the Converged Network Adapters is available via the VLAN/Teaming driver in the Windows SuperInstaller. The Windows SuperInstaller can be found on the adapter downloads page at: VLAN and Team Management graphical user interface (GUI) is available as a custom device property tab or through the QConvergeConsole command line utility. Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows Page 1 of 6

2 2. OS Support This release of the Converged Network Adapter (for the QLogic 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver works with the following versions of Windows: Operating Systems OS Name OS Type Hardware Platform Windows Server 2003 R2 and SP2 (x86) 32-bit NDIS5 Intel x86 Windows Server 2003 R2 and SP2 (x64) 64-bit NDIS5 Intel x64 Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (including Server Core) Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (including Server Core) 32-bit NDIS6 64-bit NDIS6 Intel x86 Intel x64 NOTE: For specific service packs (SP) and operating system (OS) updates, refer to the descriptions where this software version is posted on the QLogic Web site: 3. Supported Features This driver supports all NDIS 5.1, 5.2, 6.0, and 6.1 features. 4. Using the Driver This section provides the following procedures for using the Converged Network Adapter (for the QLogic 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver: 4.1 Creating the Driver Disk 4.2 Installing the Driver 4.3 Removing the Driver 4.1 Creating the Driver Disk To create a driver disk: 1. Insert a blank disk in the disk drive, or use another available drive type. 2. Select the appropriate driver directory on the QLogic CD-ROM (CD) (or the CD burned from the.iso image downloaded from QLogic.com). 3. Click and drag the contents of the driver directory from the CD to the blank diskette or other drive type. The disk or drive should have the following file structure: qlge.inf - Driver installation file qlge.sys - QLogic 10GbE NDIS Miniport driver qlge.cat - Catalog file qlnic.exe - QLogic NIC Utility Release.txt - Release Notes Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows Page 2 of 6

3 ReadMe.txt - Installation instructions and other useful information (this file) 4.2 Installing the Driver The operating system manages and controls the driver installation process. The driver follows the process dictated by the operating system. The driver installation cannot deviate from this process. This section provides the most common ways of installing and upgrading the driver, as documented for each operating system. Please consult the operating system manuals for other installation procedures. This section is divided as follows: Initial Installation of the Driver Updating the Existing NDIS Miniport Driver NOTE: The QLogic Converged Network Adapter is a multi-function device. When installed in a Plug and Play system, the OS detects two functions for each adapter: Ethernet Controller and Fibre Channel Controller. The Ethernet Controller refers to the Ethernet (NDIS) function Initial Installation of the Driver Windows Server Power down the system. 2. Insert the card into an appropriate PCIe slot. 3. Power on the system. 4. When the system boots up, the Plug and Play subsystem opens a message box informing the user that new hardware (Ethernet Controller) has been found and prompts to install the driver. 5. Insert the disk, or specify the location of the downloaded files. (See section 4.1.) 6. If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to connect to Windows Update to search for software, click No, and then click Next. 7. If installing from removable media, click Install the software automatically (recommended), then click Next. The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation. 8. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 9. Click Search for the best driver in these locations. 10. Click Include this location in the search, browse to the location of the driver, then click Next. A warning message may appear regarding the Digital Signature for Windows Logo certification. 11. To continue the driver installation, click Yes. 12. To complete the installation, click Finish. Windows Server Power down the system. Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows Page 3 of 6

4 2. Insert the card into a proper PCI slot. 3. Power on the system. 4. When the system boots up, the Plug and Play subsystem displays a message box informing the user that new hardware (Ethernet Controller) has been found and prompts to install the driver. 5. If the driver is on removable media, insert it into the appropriate drive. 6. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). 7. If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to search online, select Don't search online. 8. If installing from removable media, click Next. The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation. If not installing from removable media, do the following: 1. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options. 2. Click Browse my computer for driver software (advanced), browse to the location of the driver, and then click Next. A warning message may appear regarding the Digital Signature for Windows Logo certification. 3. To continue the driver installation, click Yes Updating the Existing NDIS Miniport Driver Windows Server Launch the Device Manager (right-click My Computer, and then click Device Manager). 2. Double-click Network Adapters. 3. Right-click the QLogic 10GbE PCI Ethernet Adapter, then click Update Driver. 4. If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to connect to Windows Update to search for software, click No, and then click Next. 5. If installing from removable media, select Install the software automatically (recommended), then click Next. The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation. If not installing from removable media, do the following: 1. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 2. Click Search for the best driver in these locations. 3. Click Include this location in the search, browse to the location of the driver, and then click Next. A warning message may appear regarding the Digital Signature for Windows Logo certification. 4. To continue the driver installation, click Yes. Windows Server Launch the Device Manager (right-click My Computer, then click Device Manager). 2. Double-click Network Adapters. 3. Right-click the QLogic 10GbE Ethernet Adapter, then click Update Driver. Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows Page 4 of 6

5 4. If installing from removable media, select Search automatically for updated driver software. 5. If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to search online, select Don't search online. 6. The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation. If not installing from removable media, do the following: 1. Click Browse my computer driver software. 2. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click I don t have the disc. Show me other options. 3. Click Browse my computer for driver software (advanced), browse to the location of the driver, and then click Next. A warning message may appear regarding the Digital Signature for Windows Logo certification. 4. To continue driver installation, click Yes. Windows Server 2008 SP2 1. Launch the Device Manager (right-click My Computer, then click Device Manager). 2. Expand the Network Adapters list by double-clicking (if not expanded already). 3. Right-click the QLogic 10Gb PCI Ethernet Adapter, then click Update Driver Software. 4. Click Browse my computer for driver software, allowing the user to install the driver from a specific location. 5. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. 6. On the Update Driver Software QLogic 10Gb PCI Ethernet Adapter dialog box, click the Network Adapter appropriate for the device, and then click Next. 7. After Windows successfully installs the QLogic 10Gb NDIS driver, click Close. 4.3 Removing the Driver To remove the driver in a Windows environment, uninstall it as a Plug and Play device: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the device from the computer according to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: In general, a Plug and Play device does not have to use the Device Manager or the Hardware wizard to uninstall. After removing the device and restarting the computer, Windows recognizes that it has been removed. 5. Limitations None 6. Additional Notes None Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows Page 5 of 6

6 7. Contacting Support Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or QLogic Technical Support at any phase of integration for assistance. QLogic Technical Support can be reached by the following methods: Web: Go to Top Copyright All rights reserved worldwide. QLogic, the QLogic logo, and the Powered by QLogic logo are registered trademarks of QLogic Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver for Windows Page 6 of 6