TITLE: NVIDIA nForce Network Controller Drivers

VERSION: 50.19 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the NVIDIA nForce Network Controller and Network Bus 
Enumerator drivers for the listed workstation models and operating systems. 

NOTE: After downloading and unpacking the SoftPaq, the NVIDIA nForce Network 
Controller driver included in this SoftPaq must be updated manually. 
Instructions for updating the driver are included in the HOW TO USE section. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP32333
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 24, 2006
CATEGORY: Driver - Network
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP xw9300 Workstation: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

FIXES: 
- Fixes issue that produces a hardcoded 100FD connection error.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

HOW TO USE: 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to unpack 
and install the SoftPaq files. The files are placed in the download directory 
specified in Step 1.

3. When prompted to restart (reboot) the workstation, select Yes.

4. After the workstation restarts (reboots), open the Device Manager. In the 
list, the "Nvidia nForce Network Controller" is displayed with a yellow bang 
(yellow exclamation point) next to it. Right-click "Nvidia nForce Network 
Controller" in the list and from the pop-up menu, select Update Driver.

5. On the first screen of the Hardware Update Wizard select "No, not this time" 
in response to the question, "Do you want Windows to search for the driver."

6. On the next screen, select "Install from a list or specific location 
(Advanced)."

7. On the next screen, browse to the download directory specified in Step 1 
(driver location) and select the "Ethernet" folder.

8. Click Next. At this point, the driver is loaded.

9. Click Finish. The NVIDIA nForce Network Controller driver version 50.19 is 
now installed.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.