AOC-MGP-I2 - Network card Supermicro - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Network Adapter
Brand	Supermicro
Model	AOC-MGP-I2
Form Factor	Super I/O Module (SIOM)
Controller	Intel i350-AM2
Ports	2 x RJ45 1GbE
Data Rate	1 Gbps per port
Supported Standards	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Virtualization Features	SR-IOV, VM-to-VM packet forwarding, IEEE 802.1q VLAN, jumbo frames
Power Consumption (Typical)	3 W
Power Consumption (Maximum)	3.7 W
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Storage Humidity	90% non-condensing at 35°C
Dimensions (W x D)	92 mm x 87.1 mm (3.62 in x 3.43 in)
Cable Support	RJ45 Category 5/5e up to 100 m
Supported Operating Systems	Windows Server, Linux, FreeBSD, VMware, UEFI
Additional Features	Jumbo frames, Energy Efficient Ethernet, iSCSI remote boot, PXE boot, NC-SI for remote management
Compliance	RoHS 6/6, Pb Free, FCC Class A
Safety Precautions	ESD sensitive; handle with anti-static protection
Maintenance	Store in antistatic bag when not in use; avoid touching components
Spare Parts / Repairability	Not user-serviceable; contact Supermicro for replacement

Frequently Asked Questions - AOC-MGP-I2 Supermicro

What is the form factor of the AOC-MGP-I2?

The AOC-MGP-I2 uses the Super I/O Module (SIOM) form factor, designed for Supermicro motherboards and server systems with a SIOM slot.

How many RJ45 ports does the AOC-MGP-I2 have?

It has two RJ45 ports, each supporting 1 Gbps Ethernet connections.

What network controller is used on this card?

The card features the Intel i350-AM2 GbE controller, providing advanced features like SR-IOV and Energy Efficient Ethernet.

Which operating systems are supported?

Supported OS include Windows Server 2012 R2/2012/2008 R2 (x64), Windows 8.1/8/7 (x64), Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, FreeBSD, VMware, and UEFI.

How do I install drivers on Windows?

Download the drivers from the Supermicro FTP site (ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/Networking_Drivers/), run CDR-NIC, click the computer icon next to your model, and then click Install Drivers and Software. Follow the prompts.

How do I install drivers on Linux?

Build a binary RPM package using rpmbuild -tb , or manually compile the driver: untar the archive, run make install in the src directory, then load the module with modprobe ixgbe.

How can I enable or disable the LAN ports?

Use jumper JPL1 on the card. Setting pins 1-2 enables the LAN ports (default), while pins 2-3 disables them.

What do the LED indicators on the LAN ports mean?

Each port has two LEDs. The left Link LED shows: Green (100 Mbps), Amber (1 Gbps), Off (no connection). The right Activity LED flashes Yellow when active.

What is the power consumption of the AOC-MGP-I2?

Typical power consumption is 3W, with a maximum of 3.7W.

What are the operating temperature and humidity ranges?

The card operates from 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) and can be stored from -40°C to 70°C. Storage humidity should be 90% non-condensing at 35°C.

USER MANUAL AOC-MGP-I2 Supermicro

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AOC-MGP-i4

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User's Guide

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FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

User's Guide Revision 1.0

Release Date: January 13, 2016

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Preface

About this User's Guide

This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the AOC-MGP-i2/i4 add-on card.

About this Add-on Card

The Supermicro® Super I/O Modules provide flexible I/O networking options and the AOC-MGP-i2 and AOC-MGP-i4 are the most flexible and scalable GbE SIOM controllers with dual and quad-port options. Based on the Intel® GbE network controller i350, the AOC-MGP-i2 and AOC-MGP-i4 are designed with performance enhancing features and power management technologies.

An Important Note to the User

All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's guide.

Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, you can also request a RMA authorization online http://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm/.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

Conventions Used in the User's Guide

Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and for safety instructions to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself:

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself.

Note: Additional information given for proper system setup.

Naming Convention for Standard Network Adaptors

Character Representation Options
1st Product	Family AOC: Add On Card
2nd Form Factor S: Standard, P: Proprietary, C: MicroLP,M: Super IO Module (SIOM), MH: SIOM Hybrid
3rd Product	Type/Speed G: GbE (1Gb/s), TG: 10GbE (10Gb/s), 25G: 25GbE (25Gb/s),40G: 40GbE (40Gb/s), 50G: 50GbE (50Gb/s), 100G: 100GbE(100Gb/s), IBE: EDR IB (100Gb/s), IBF: FDR IB (56Gb/s),IBQ: QDR IB (40Gb/s), HFI: Host Fabric Interface
4th C	hipset Model (Optional) N: Niantec (82599), P: Powerville (I350), S: Sageville (X550)
5th Chipset	Manufacturer (Optional) i: Intel, m: Mellanox, b: Broadcom
6th Number of Ports 1: 1 port, 2: 2 ports, 4: 4 ports
7th Connector Type (Optional) S: SFP+/SFP28, T: 10GBase-T, Q: QSFP+, C: QSFP28
8th 2	^nd Controller/Connector Type(Optional)	G: GbE RJ45, S: 10G SFP+, T: 10GBase-T

Networking Adapter List

Model	Type	Form Factor	Controller	Connection	Dimension (w/o Brackets) (L x H)	Power (W)
SGP-i2	GbE	Standard LP	Intel® i350 AM2	2 RJ45 (1Gb/port)	3.9" (99mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	3.5
SGP-i4	GbE	Standard LP	Intel® i350 AM4	4 RJ45 (1Gb/port)	3.9" (99mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	5
STG-b4S	10GbE	Standard LP	Broadcom® BCM57840S	4 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	5.4" (137mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	14
STG-i2T	10GbE	Standard LP	Intel® X540-AT2	2 RJ45 (10GBase-T)	5.9" (150mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	13
STGN-i2S	10GbE	Standard LP	Intel® 82599ES	2 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	4.0" (102mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	11.2
STGN-i1S	10GbE	Standard LP	Intel® 82598EN	1 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	4.0" (102mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	10
STG-i4S	10GbE	Standard LP	Intel® XL710-AM1	4 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	5.9" (150mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	8
S40G-i2Q	40GbE	Standard LP	Intel® XL710 AM2	2 QSFP+ (40Gb/port)	5.9" (150mm) x 2.73" (69mm)	7
PTG-i1S	10GbE	Proprietary	Intel® 82599EN	1 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	10.04" (255mm) x .78" (20mm)	7.5
UG-i4	GbE	UIO FH Intel® 82571EB	4 RJ	45 (1Gb/port) 6.6" (167mm) x 3.9" (98mm)	10
CGP-i2	GbE	MicroLP	Intel® i350 AM2	2 RJ45 (1Gb/port)	4.45" (113mm) x 1.54" (39mm)	4
CG-i2	GbE	MicroLP	Intel® 82580	2 RJ45 (1Gb/port)	4.45" (113mm) x 1.3" (34mm)	4
CIBF-m1	FDR IB	MicroLP	Mellanox® ConnectX-3	1 QSFP (56Gb/port)	4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm)	7
CIBQ-m1	QDR IB	MicroLP	Mellanox® ConnectX-3	1 QSFP (40Gb/port)	4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm)	7
CTG-i1S	10GbE	MicroLP	Intel® 82599EN	1 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm) 10
CTG-i2S	10GbE	MicroLP	Intel® 82599ES	2 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm)	11
CTG-i2T	10GbE	MicroLP	Intel® X540	2 RJ45 (10GBase-T)	4.8" (123mm) x 2.75" (77mm)	13
CTGS-i2T	10GbE	MicroLP	Intel® X550	2 RJ45 (10GBase-T)	4.45" (113mm) x 1.54" (39mm)	12
MGP-i2	GbE	SIOM	Intel® i350 AM2	2 RJ45 (1Gb/port)	3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm)	3.7
MGP-i4	GbE	SIOM	Intel® i350 AM4	4 RJ45 (1Gb/port)	3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm)	4.4
MTGN-i2S	10GbE	SIOM	Intel® 82599ES	2 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm)	7.2
MTG-i4S	10GbE	SIOM	Intel® XL710-AM1	4 SFP+ (10Gb/port)	3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm)	7

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

Table of Contents

Preface

About this User's Guide .... 3

About this Add-on Card....3

An Important Note to the User....3

Returning Merchandise for Service.... 3

Naming Convention for Standard Network Adaptors 4

Networking Adapter List 4

Conventions Used in the User's Guide....4

Contacting Supermicro 5

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Overview 1-1

1-2 Product Highlights 1-1

1-3 Technical Specifications.... 1-2

Chapter 2 Hardware Components

2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout.... 2-1

2-2 Major Components....2-3

2-3 LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators....2-4

2-4 Jumpers....2-5

Chapter 3 Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.... 3-1

Precautions 3-1

Unpacking 3-1

3-2 Before Installation 3-2

3-3 Installing the Add-on Card 3-2

3-4 Installing Drivers on Windows.... 3-4

3-5 Installing Drivers on Linux 3-4

Build a Binary RPM Package....3-4

3-6 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD 3-6

Chapter 1

Overview

1-1 Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your add-on card from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. For product support and updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/networking.cfm#adapter.

1-2 Product Highlights

The product highlights of this add-on card include the following:

• Super I/O Module (SIOM) Form Factor
Intel® i350 GbE controller
• Dual and Quad RJ45 Connectors
• VMDq and SR-IOV for Virtualized Environments
- Jumbo Frames support
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
• iSCSI Remote Boot Support
- PXE Boot Support
• Support for most Network Operating Systems
• Asset Management Features
• NC-SI for Remote Management
• RoHS compliant 6/6

1-3 Technical Specifications

General

Intel® i350 GbE controller
• Super I/O Module (SIOM) Form Factor
• Dual RJ45 ports (AOC-MGP-i2)
• Quad RJ45 ports (AOC-MGP-i4)
- Load balancing on multiple CPUs
• Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel I/OAT)

Ethernet Features

• IEEE 802.3 auto-negotiation for speed, duplex, and flow control
  • IEEE 802.3x and 802.3z compliant flow control support
  • Automatic cross-over detection function (MDI/MDI-X)
  • 1Gb/s Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab PHY specifications Compliant
  • IEEE 1588 protocol and 802.1AS implementation

Power Management and Efficiency

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
• DMA Coalescing reduces platform power consumption
• Active State Power Management (ASPM) support
• LAN disable function
• MAC Power Management controls
- Low Power Link Up – Link Speed Control

Virtualization Features

• PCI-SIG SR-IOV support
• VM to VM Packet forwarding (Packet Loopback)
• Flexible Port Partitioning
• IEEE 802.1q VLAN support
• IEEE 802.1q advanced packet filtering
- Jumbo Frames support

Performance Features

• TCP/UDP, IPv4 and IPv6 checksum offloads to improve CPU usage
  • Low Latency Interrupts
• Tx TCP segmentation offload (IPv4, IPv6) increases throughput and lowers processor usage
• Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for Windows environment, Scalable I/O for Linux environments
  • Intelligent interrupt generation
  • TCP segmentation/large send offload
• Interrupt moderation

OS Support

The AOC-MGP-i2/i4 add-on card supports the following operating systems:

• Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2 (x64 Edition)
• Windows 8.1, 8, 7 (x64 Edition)
- RedHat Linux
- SUSE Linux
- FreeBSD

• UEFI
VMware

Cable Support

• RJ45 Category 5/5e up to 100m

Power Consumption

• AOC-MGP-i2: Typical 3W, Maximum 3.7W
• AOC-MGP-i4: Typical 3.7W, Maximum 4.4W

Operating Conditions

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
• Storage temperature: -40^ to 70^ ( -40^ to 158^ )
• Storage humidity: 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35°C

Physical Dimensions

• Card PCB dimensions: 92mm (3.62in) x 87.1mm (3.43in) (W x D)

Compliance Platforms

• RoHS Compliant 6/6, Pb Free

Supported Platforms

• Supermicro® motherboards with Super I/O Module slot
• Supermicro® server systems with Super I/O Module slot

Chapter 2

Hardware Components

2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout

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The AOC-MGP-i2 Image

The AOC-MGP-i2 Layout

Components
1. Intel i350-AM2 3. RJ45	LAN Port 2
2. RJ45 LAN Port 1 4. JP_1

Green printed circuit board with multiple Ethernet ports and various electronic components (no readable text or symbols)

The AOC-MGP-i4 Image

The AOC-MGP-i4 Layout

Components
1. Intel i350-AM4 4. RJ45	LAN Port 3
2. RJ45 LAN Port 1 5. RJ45	LAN Port 4
3. RJ45 LAN Port 2 6. JPL1

2-2 Major Components

The following major components are on the AOC-MGP-i2:

1. Intel i350-AM2
2. LAN Port 1
3. LAN Port 2
4. JPL1 - LAN Port Enable/Disable

The following major components are on the AOC-MGP-i4:

1. Intel i350-AM4
2. LAN Port 1
3. LAN Port 2
4. LAN Port 3

5. LAN Port 4

6. JPL1 - LAN Port Enable/Disable

2-3 LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators

LAN Ports

There are two 1GbE LAN ports on the AOC-MGP-i2 and four 1GbE LAN ports on the AOC-MGP-i4. These LAN ports support connection speeds of 1Gbps. Use a direct-attach RJ45 type LAN cable.

Note: Please refer to "Optional Accessories" on page 1-4 for recommended cables.

Green printed circuit board with various electronic components and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

Green printed circuit board with multiple Ethernet ports and a central chip (no visible text or symbols)

The AOC-MGP-i4 ImageThe AOC-MGP-i2 Im

LAN Port LED Indicators

Each LAN port has two LEDs to indicate speed and data activity. Refer to the table below for LED color and definition.

Link LED

Activity LED

LAN Port Link LED (Left)LED State
LED Color	Definition
Green 100 Mbps
Amber 1 Gbps
Off No Connection

LAN Port Activity LED (Right)LED State
Color	Status	Definition
Yellow Flashing Active

2-4 Jumpers

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the add-on card, a jumper can be used to choose between optional settings. A jumper creates shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the add-on card layout on pages 2-1 and 2-2 for the jumper location.

Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.

LAN Port Enable/Disable

Use jumper JPL1 to enable or disable LAN ports 1 and 2 on the AOC-MGP-i2. On the AOC-MGP-i4, this jumper will enable or disable LAN ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. See the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.

LAN Port Enable/DisableJumper Settings
Jumper setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

Notes

Chapter 3

Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your add-on card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the add-on card from the antistatic bag.
• Handle the add-on card by its edges only; do not touch its components.
• Put the add-on card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the add-on card.

Unpacking

The add-on card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking your component or system, make sure you are static protected.

Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installation, always connect the power cord last, and always unplug it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

3-2 Before Installation

Before you install the add-on card, follow the instructions below.

1. Power down the system.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment such as gloves or a wrist strap and follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
4. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documentation.
5. Confirm that your operating system includes the latest updates and hotfixes.

3-3 Installing the Add-on Card

Follow the steps below to install the add-on card into your system.

1. Remove the server cover and, if any, set aside any screws for later use.
2. Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the slot cover has a screw, place it aside for later use.
3. Position the add-on card in front of the SIOM slot and gently push in both sides of the card until it slides into the slot.

Note: This add-on card does not support hot plug. Please turn off the AC power and remove the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove the add-on card.

Follow this step to install the add-on card if your system does not support a swappable bracket. Insert the SIOM card in the motherboard and then install the motherboard in the chassis. An internal bracket comes with the SIOM card 1U chassis SKU. It needs to be installed onto the chassis.

Note: It is recommended that the SIOM card installation above be completed by a system integrator or the manufacturer.

1. Secure the add-on card to the chassis. If required, use the screw that you previously removed.
2. Attach any necessary external cables to the add-on card.
3. Replace the system cover.
4. Plug in the power cord and power up the system.

3-4 Installing Drivers on Windows

Follow the steps below to install the drivers for Windows. Download the drivers from the Supermicro FTP site at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/Networking_Drivers/.

1. Run CDR-NIC.
2. When the SUPERMICRO window appears, click on the computer icon next to the product model.

Note: If the FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD screen displays on your system, click CANCEL.

1. Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

3-5 Installing Drivers on Linux

Follow the steps below to install the drivers in Linux.

Build a Binary RPM Package

1. Run 'rpmbuild -tb '
2. Replace with the specific filename of the driver.

Note: For the build to work properly, the current running kernel MUST match the version and configuration of the installed kernel sources. If you have just recompiled the kernel, reboot the system at this time.

Follow the instructions below to build the driver manually.

1. Move the base driver tar file to the directory of your choice. For example:

/home/username/ixgbe
or
/usr/local/src/ixgbe 

1. Untar/unzip archive, where is the version number for the driver tar file:

tar zxf ixgbe-x.x.x.tar.gz 

1. Change to the driver src directory, where is the version number for the driver tar:

cd ixgbe-x.x.x/src/ 

1. Compile the driver module:

make install 

The binary will be installed as:

/lib/modules/[KERNEL_VERSION]/kernel/drivers/net/ixgbe/ixgbe.[k]o

The install locations listed above are the default locations. They may not be correct for certain Linux distributions. For more information, see the ldistrib.txt file included in the driver tar.

Note: IXGBE_NO_LRO is a compile time flag. The user can enable it at compile time to remove support for LRO from the driver. The flag is used by adding CFLAGS_EXTRA=-"DIXGBE_NO_LRO" to the make file when it's being compiled.

make CFLAGS_EXTRA="-DIXGBE_NO_LRO" install

1. Load the module:

For kernel 2.6.x, use the modprobe command:

modprobe ixgbe <parameter>=<value> 

For 2.6 kernels, the insmod command can be used if the full path to the driver module is specified. For example:

insmod /lib/modules/<KERNEL VERSION>/kernel/drivers/net/ixgbe/ixgbe.ko 

In addition, when using 2.6-based kernels, make sure that older ixgbe drivers are removed from the kernel before loading the new module. To do this, use:

rmmod ixgbe; modprobe ixgbe

1. Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following, where x is the interface number:

ifconfig ethx netmask

1. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is being tested:

ping

3-6 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD

Follow the instructions below to install the drivers in FreeBSD kernel 4.8 or later. In the instructions below, x.x.x is the driver version as indicated in the name of the drive tar file.

Note: You must have kernel sources installed in order to compile the driver module.

1. Move the base driver tar file to the directory of your choice. For example, use /home/username/ixgb or /usr/local/src/ixgb.

2. Untar/unzip the archive:

tar xfz ixgb-x.x.x directory

1. To install man page:

cd ixgb-x.x.x gzip -c ixgb.4 > /usr/share/man/man4/ixgb.4.gz

1. To load the driver onto a running system, perform the following steps:

cd ixgb-x.x.x
make
or
cd ixgb-x.x.x/src
make load 

1. To assign an IP address to the interface, enter the following:

ifconfig ixgb<interface_num> <IP_address> 

1. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is being tested:

ping <IP_address> 

1. If you want the driver to load automatically when the system is booted:

cd ixgb-x.x.x/src
make load
cp if_ixgb.ko /modules 

Edit /boot/loader.conf, and add the following line:

if_ixgb_load="YES" 

or

compile the driver into the kernel (see item 8). Edit /etc/rc.conf, and create the appropriate ifconfig_ixgb entry:

ifconfig_ixgb<interface_num>="<ifconfig_settings>" 

Example usage:

ifconfig_ixgb0="inet 192.168.10.1 netmask 255.255.255.0" 

1. If you want to compile the driver into the kernel, enter:

cd ixgb-x.x.x/src
mkdir /usr/src/sys/dev/ixgb
cp if_ixgb* /usr/src/sys/dev/ixgb
cp ixgb* /usr/src/sys/dev/ixgb
cp Makefile.kernel /usr/src/sys/modules/ixgb/Makefile 

Edit the /usr/src/sys/conf/files.i386 file, and add the following line:

dev/ixgb/ixgb_hw.c optional ixgb
dev/ixgb/ixgb_ee.c optional ixgb
dev/ixgb/if_ixgb.c optional ixgb 

Remove the following lines from the /usr/src/sys/conf/files.i386 file, if they exist:

/dev/ixgb/if_ixgb_fx_hw.c optional ixgb
/dev/ixgb/if_ixgb_phy.c optional ixgb 

Edit the kernel configuration file (i.e., GENERIC or MYKERNEL) in /usr/src/sys/i386/conf, and ensure the following line is present:

device ixgb

Compile and install the kernel. Reboot the system for the kernel updates to take affect.

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