This document describes the steps involved in the Chelsio driver installation on a Windows platform. Please download the Chelsio driverfrom http://service.chelsio.com
Download the Windows Driver
After you have finished installing the Chelsio NIC in the system (as per the manufacturer’s recommendations), power the machine on.
Step 1:
Select: No, not this time
Click Button: Next >
Step 2:
Select:Install from a list or specified location (Advanced)
Click Button: Next >
Step 3:
Select: Search for the best driver in these locations
Select:Include this location in the search
Click Button: Browse and select the path to where the Chelsio driver resides
Click Button: Next >
Step 4:
You might see a warning saying: “the Chelsio driver has not passed Windows Logo”
Click Button:Continue anyway
Step 5:
You will see a message saying: “Chelsio Ethernet Function Enumerator was installed”
Click Button:Finish
Step 6:
Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the T3Ndis function driver till you reach the following screen.
Click Button:Finish
The Chelsio driver is now successfully installed!
Please note: If you have a dual port card you have to repeat steps 1 though 6 for the second port.
Changing driver parameters (e.g. MTU)
Step 1:
Click on: Start menuRight Click:My Computer
Click on:Properties
Step 2:
Click Tab: Hardware
Click Button:Device Manager
Step 3:
Note:You will see the Chelsio drivers installed under:
• Mulitfunction Adapters
• Network Adapters
Step 4:
Right Click on: “Chelsio Ethernet Function Enumerator”under Multifunction Adapter
Click On: Properties
Step 5:
Click Tab: Advanced
Note:This example shows you how to change the MTU size. For any other change in Property follow the same procedure and then change the value.
Click On: Ethernet Port 0 MTU
Select Value: Change Value to the one of your choice. This example changes it to 9000
Note:If you are using a dual port card you may choose to change the MTU size of Ethernet Port 1 in the same fashion. Your MTU has been successfully updated!
Driver Update
Step 1: Make sure you have downloaded the latest versionof the Chelsio driverfromhttp://service.chelsio.com
Click On: Start menu
Right Click: My Computer
Click On: Properties
Step 2:
Click Tab: Hardware
Click Button:Device Manager
Step 3:
Note:You will see the Chelsio drivers installed under:
• Mulitfunction Adapters
• Network Adapters
Step 4:
Right Click On:Chelsio Product ID Ethernet Function Enumerator
Click On: Update Driver
Follow Steps 2-5 of the New Driver Installation instructions
Step 5:
Repeat step 1 to 3of Driver Update instructions to come to this screen Right Click: Chelsio T3 Ndis Function Driver
Click On:Update Driver
Follow Steps 2-5 of the New Driver Installation instructions
You have now successfully upgraded your driver!
If you have any questions please email Chelsio support at support@chelsio.com
