Broadcom 3Com 3C1000 Gigabit NIC Driver Download
Supported Models
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver
3Com 10/100/1000 PCI Driver
3Com 3C1000 Gigabit NIC Driver
3Com 3C940 Gigabit LOM Driver
3Com 3C996 10/100/1000 Server NIC Driver
3Com 3C996 Gigabit Fiber-SX Server NIC Driver
3Com 3C996B Gigabit Server NIC Driver
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Versions
7.15.0.0 (2003-08-29) via .inf
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DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 28-Jan-2006
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Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1644&SUBSYS_000214E4
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1644&SUBSYS_000314E4
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1644&SUBSYS_00D11028
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1644&SUBSYS_01091028
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1644&SUBSYS_100010B7
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1645&SUBSYS_000714E4
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1645&SUBSYS_100410B7
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1645&SUBSYS_100610B7
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1645&SUBSYS_100710B7
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1645&SUBSYS_100810B7
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1647&SUBSYS_000A14E4
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| win2k/b57w2k.cat | 12.7 KB | 11 Sep 2003 |
| win2k/b57w2k.inf | 55.3 KB | 29 Aug 2003 |
| win2k/b57w2k.sys | 113.1 KB | 29 Aug 2003 |
| win2k/release.txt | 71.2 KB | 29 Aug 2003 |
| README.txt | 1.4 KB | 3 Nov 2003 |
How to Update 3Com 3C1000 Gigabit NIC Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for 3Com 3C1000 Gigabit NIC. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Broadcom website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
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Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
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