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Converged Network Adapter NDIS Miniport Driver
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Table of Contents
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
1 Package Contents
The Converged Network Adapter (for the QLogic 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver package
contains the following files:
File Name Description
qlge.inf
Driver installation file
qlge.sys
QLogic 10GbE NDIS Miniport driver
qlge.cat
Catalog file
qlnic.exe
QLogic NIC Utility
qlconic.dll
QLogic teaming support library
Release.txt
Release Notes
ReadMe.txt
Installation instructions and other useful information (this file)
NOTE: VLAN and Teaming support for the Converged Network Adapters is available through
the VLAN/Teaming driver in the Windows SuperInstaller. The Windows SuperInstaller can be
found on the adapter downloads page at:
http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com
VLAN and Team Management graphical user interface (GUI) is available as a custom device
property tab or through the QConvergeConsole™ command line utility.
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2 OS Support
This release of the Converged Network Adapter (for 8100 Series) NDIS Miniport Driver
works with the following versions of Windows:
Operating Systems
Driver Name
OS Type
Platform
NDIS5 Miniport driver
32-bit
Windows Server
®
2003 R2 and SP2 (x86)
NDIS5 Miniport driver
64-bit
Windows Server 2003 R2 and SP2 (x64)
NDIS6 Miniport driver
32-bit
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86)
versions (including Server Core)
NDIS6 Miniport driver
64-bit
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
versions (including Server Core)
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:
http://driverdownloads.qlogic
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
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 you
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:
File Name Description
qlge.inf
Driver installation file
qlge.sys
QLogic 10GbE NDIS Miniport driver
qlge.cat
Catalog file
qlnic.exe
QLogic NIC Utility
qlconic.dll
QLogic teaming support library
Release.txt
Release Notes
ReadMe.txt
Installation instructions and other useful information (this file)
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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:
4.2.1 Initial Installation of the Driver
4.2.2 Updating the Existing NDIS Miniport Driver
NOTE: The QLogic Converged Network Adapter is a multifunction device. When installed in
a Plug-and-Play (PNP) system, the OS detects two functions for each adapter: Ethernet
Controller and Fibre Channel Controller. The Ethernet Controller refers to the Ethernet
(NDIS) function.
4.2.1 Initial Installation of the Driver
Windows Server 2008
1. Power down the system.
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.
9. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click I don't have the disc. Show
me other options.
a. 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.
b. To continue the driver installation, click Yes.
NOTE: A system reboot is not required after installing the driver.
4.2.2 Updating the Existing NDIS Miniport Driver
Windows Server 2003
1. 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, and then click Update Driver.
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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.
4. If installing from removable media, select Install the software automatically
(recommended), and then click Next.
The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation.
5. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click Install from a list or specific
location (Advanced), then click Next.
a. Click Search for the best driver in these locations.
b. 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.
c. To continue the driver installation, click Yes.
NOTE: A system reboot is not required after installing the driver.
Windows Server 2008
1. 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.
4. If installing from removable media, select Search automatically for updated driver
software.
If the Hardware Update Wizard displays a prompt giving the option to search online,
select Don't search online.
The Update Wizard locates the driver and automatically completes the installation.
5. Otherwise, if not installing from removable media, click Browse my computer driver
software.
a. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options.
b. 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.
c. To continue driver installation, click Yes.
NOTE: A system reboot is not required after installing the driver.
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, which allows you 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.
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4.3 Removing the Driver
To remove the driver in a Windows environment, uninstall it as a Plug-and-Play device:
1. Turn off your 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
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:
http://support.qlogic.com
E-mail:
support@qlogic.com
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