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| Product Type | 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
| Data Rate | 10 Gbps (10GBASE-T), also supports 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps |
| Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Form Factor | Standard profile with low-profile bracket included |
| Dimensions | 120 mm x 68 mm |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Power Consumption | 10 W (typical) |
| LED Indicators | Link/Activity (green) |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Linux (kernel 2.6.24+) |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) |
| Safety Certifications | CE, FCC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
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USER MANUAL PEB-10G ASUS
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card
User Guide

E7131
First Edition V1
May 2012
Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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Contents
Contents .... iii
About this guide iv
How this guide is organized ....iv
Where to find more information ....iv
Conventions used in this guide ......v
Typography ......v
PEB-10G/SFP+ Series specifications summary ...... vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! 1-2
1.2 Package contents.... 1-2
1.3 System requirements.... 1-2
1.4 Card layout 1-3
Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
2.1 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent.... 2-2
2.1.1 Device Hardware Configuration Menu 2-3
Chapter 3: Driver installation
3.1 Windows Server OS Driver Installation 3-2
3.1.1 Checking Windows Server OS firmware version ...... 3-4
3.2 Linux OS Driver Installation 3-7
3.2.1 Checking Linux OS firmware version 3-15
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter offers the PEB-10G/SFP+ Ethernet card features and the new technologies it supports.
• Chapter 2: Boot Agent configuration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent.
• Chapter 3: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Ethernet card drivers on different operating systems.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.




Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key.
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example:
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
Format A:
PEB-10G/SFP+ Series specifications summary
| Product | PEB-10G/SPF+/SinglePEB-10G/SPF+/Dual |
| Speeds & Ports | 10 Gigabit/s EthernetFiber; Single & Dual Port |
| Ethernet Controller PHY | BCM 57712BCM 8727 |
| Interface | PCI-E Gen2 x8 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile (6.6"x 2.6") |
| Support Cable Type | MMF 62.5/50um up to 300m (SR)SMF up to 10km (LR)Passive Twin-AX up to 15m (SFP+ Direct Attach) |
| Connector | LC Fiber OpticSupports SFP+ SR Optical module, SFP+ LR Optical module, Direct Attached Copper* |
| Features | PXE bootiSCSI boot |
| OS support* | Windows® Server 2008 R2 SP1Windows® Server 2008 SP2Red Hat Enterprise AS 5.7/5.8Red Hat Enterprise AS 6.1/6.2SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.1/11.2 |
* Please refer to ASUS website for Approved Vendor List (AVL). ** The exact OS support would base on the OS support list of the motherboard. *** Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This chapter offers the PEB-10G/SFP+ Series Ethernet card features and the new technologies it supports.
New Product 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® PEB-10G/SFP+ Series 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card!
Before you start installing the Ethernet card, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
| Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack | ||
| ASUS PEB-10G/SFP+ Series Ethernet card | 1 | 1 |
| Support CD | 1 | 1 |
| Low profile card bracket | 1 | 1 |
| User Guide | 1 | 1 |
| Packing Quantity | 1 pcs per carton 10 pcs per carton | |

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 System requirements
Before you install the PEB-10G/SFP+ Series Ethernet card, check if the system meets the following requirements:
- Server or workstation motherboard with a PCI Express 2.0 x8 or x16 card slot • Supporting operating system:
Windows® and Linux operating systems (refer to the specification table or the ASUS website for the latest updates)
1.4 Card layout
Top view
- LC Fiber Optic Connector 1
- LC Fiber Optic Connector 2
- PCI Express Gen2 x8 interface
LAN port LED indications
| Activity/ Link LED Speed link | |||
| Status Description Status Description | |||
| OFF No link Green 10Gbps link | |||
| Green Linked | |||
| Blinking Data activity | |||
1.5 Replacing card bracket
- Take out the low profile bracket from the Ethernet card package.

- Remove the two screws that secure the high profile bracket on the rear end of the Ethernet card.

- Secure the low profile bracket using the two screws you removed earlier to the rear end of the Ethernet card.

This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent.
Boot Agent Configuration
2.1 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent
The Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent provides hardware-based Ethernet card configurations.
To start the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent and access the main screen:
- Turn on the system. During POST, press when the following screen appears.
Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent
Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Broadcom Corporation
All rights reserved.
Press Ctrl-S to enter Configuration Menu
- The Device List screen appears. Use the up/down arrow key to select an Ethernet device to configure and press .
![Comprehensive Configuration Management v7.2.14 Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Broadcom Corporation All rights reserved. Device List <03:00:00> BCM57712 - C8:60:00:22:86:B7 MBA:v7.2.29 CCM:v7.2.14 <03:00:01> BCM57712 - C8:60:00:22:86:B9 MBA:v7.2.29 CCM:v7.2.14 Select Device to Configure [Enter]:Enter Next M…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/178af4cd60a0ca8bedd103f020c95c141b8a202d34a4420eb3e397833af6f83d.jpg)
- The Main Menu screen appears. Use the up/down arrow key to select an item and press .
![Comprehensive Configuration Management v7.2.14 Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Broadcom Corporation All rights reserved. Main Menu Device Hardware Configuration MBA Configuration iSCSI Boot Configuration Configure MBA Parameters [Enter]:Enter Next Menu; [↑↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit Menu Current Adapter:Prima…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/3f48ecdd218ab7430d26fe87c4ff7212da0ac758c29046bd29214225b43f5a49.jpg)
2.1.1 Device Hardware Configuration Menu
![Comprehensive Configuration Management v7.2.14 Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Broadcom Corporation All rights reserved. Device Hardware Configuration Multi-Function Mode : SF DCB Protocol : Disabled Configure NIC Hardware Mode (Read Only) [Enter]:Enter Next Menu; [↑↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit Menu Current Ad…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/791f869f86b1c3e9c29a5cd8fe07ef72a5d678c173e575be6fc7e1c2bad37c03.jpg)
DCB Protocol [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Protocol [Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)]
Configuration options: [Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)]
[Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)] [iSCSI] [FCoE] [None]
Boot Strap Type [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [BBS] [Int18h] [Int19h]
Hide Setup Prompt [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Setup Key Stroke [Ctrl-S]
Configuration options: [Ctrl-S] [Ctrl-B]
Banner Message Timeout [5 Seconds]
Configuration options: [1 Second] – [14 Seconds]
Link Speed [10Gbps]
Configuration options: [10Gbps] [1Gbps]
Pre-boot Wake On LAN [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
VLAN Mode [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VLAN ID [1]
Configuration options: [0] - [4094]
Boot Retry Count [0]
Configuration options: [0] - [7]
2.1.3 iSCSI Boot Configuration
Comprehensive Configuration Management v7.2.14 Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Broadcom Corporation All rights reserved.
iSCSI Boot Main Menu
General Parameters Initiator Parameters 1st Target Parameters 2nd Target Parameters Secondary Device Parameters
Configure General Boot Parameters
[Enter]: Enter Next Menu; [↑|↓]: Next Entry; [ESC]: Quit Menu
General Parameters
TCP/IP Parameters via DHCP [Enabled]
This option applies to IPv4.
[Enabled] The iSCSI boot host software acquires the IP address from the DHCP server.
[Disabled] The iSCSI boot host software acquires the static IP address.
iSCSI Parameters via DHCP [Enabled]
[Enabled] The iSCSI boot host software acquires its iSCSI target parameters from the DHCP server.
[Disabled] The iSCSI boot host software acquires its iSCSI target parameters via the static IP address, which is entered through the iSCSI Initiator Parameters Configuration screen.
CHAP Authentication [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows the iSCSI boot host software to use CHAP authentication when connecting to the iSCSI target. Enter the CHAP ID and CHAP Secret in the Initiator Parameters configuration screen.
[Disabled] Does not allow the iSCSI boot host software to use CHAP authentication when connecting to the iSCSI target.
Boot to iSCSI Target [Enabled]
[Enabled] The iSCSI boot host software immediately attempts to boot from the iSCSI target after successfully connecting to it.
[Disabled] The iSCSI boot host software does not attempt to boot from the iSCSI target after successfully connecting to it. The control will then return to the system BIOS so that the next boot device may be used.
[One Time Disabled] On the first system boot, the iSCSI boot host software does not attempt to boot from the iSCSI target. On subsequent system reboots, the iSCSI boot host software will attempt to boot from the iSCSI target. This option is useful when doing a remote install of the OS to an iSCSI target.

- When using iSCSI boot, set Boot to iSCSI Target to [Disabled] or [One Time Disabled].
- When using iSCSI boot to install Windows Server 2008 OS, refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974072/EN-US to complete the process.
DHCP Vendor ID [BRCM ISAN]
Controls how the iSCSI boot host software interprets the Vendor Class ID field used in the DHCP server. If DHCP is disabled, this value does not need to be specified. Enter a new value in 0 to 32 characters.
Link Up Delay Time [0]
Decides how many seconds the iSCSI boot host software waits after an Ethernet link is established before sending any data over the network. The valid values are 0 to 255.
Use TCP Timestamp [Disabled]
Enables or disables the TCP Timestamp option.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Target as First HDD [Disabled]
When enabled, the iSCSI target drive appears as the first hard drive in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LUN Busy Retry Count [0]
Specifies the number of connection retries the iSCSI Boot initiator will attempt if the iSCSI target LUN is busy. Configuration options: [0] – [60]
IP Version [IPv4]
Switches between the IPv4 or IPv6 protocol.
Configuration options: [IPv4] [IPv6]
![ASUS PEB-10G - IP Version [IPv4] - 1](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/021ca9854effa9085584f885d6ae02e002a496876cfc0a16562c50fc3c978573.jpg)
Modifying this parameter erases all IP-related values.
Initiator Parameters
Key in the necessary parameters.

1st / 2nd Target Parameters
Key in the necessary parameters.
![Comprehensive Configuration Management v7.2.14 Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Broadcom Corporation All rights reserved. 1st Target Parameters Connect : Disabled IP Address : 0.0.0.0 ICP Port : 3260 Boot LUN : 0 iSCSI Name : CHAP ID : CHAP Secret: Enable/Disable Target Establishment [←→][Enter][Space]:Toggl…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/54a2113d359968aafc58d1b073a6c8da51fd267b07f99bdc7007e1c85d949095.jpg)

The iSCSI Name varies depending on the iSCSI target in use.
Secondary Device Parameters
Key in the necessary parameters.

This chapter provides instructions for installing the Ethernet card drivers on different operating systems.
Driver
3
Installation
3.1 Windows® Server OS Driver Installation
To update the Ethernet card driver for Windows® Server OS:
- Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
- Insert the Ethernet card Support CD into the optical drive. The Support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.

- If Windows® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Hardware Found window, click Cancel to close this window.
- If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD to locate the file Setup.exe. Double-click Setup.exe to run the CD.
- Click Broadcom NetXreme II GigE Driver.

- Click Next when the Broadcom NetXreme II Driver Installer—InstallShield Wizard window appears.

- Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.

- Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.

- If the Windows Security window appears during the driver installation, click Install this driver software anyway to continue.

- When finished, press Finish to exit the installation wizard.

3.1.1 Checking Windows® Server OS firmware version
To check the Windows® Server OS firmware version:
- Insert the support CD into the optical drive. Go to Computer and double-click PEB-10G series.
- Go to Utilities and copy the FwUpg folder to your desktop.

- Go to the Win folder and select the platform.

- Follow the Readme.txt for installing winfwnx2. Ensure that the drivers are installed.
- Double-click winfwnx2.exe.

- Key in the command dir .
![C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\FwUpg\Win\x64\winfwmx2.exe ************************** Broadcom NetXtremeII Firmware Upgrade Utility for Windows 2.3.13.0 ************************** C Brd MAG Dru Name 0 1662 C860002286B7 Yes [0036] Broadcom BCM57712 NetXtreme II 10 GigE #36 1 1662 C860002286B9 Yes [003…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/be23583fe893072d2f865732a5e247998c4dea1b6d0fabe79ee7c08a27588d86.jpg)
- Check the version number in entry MFW1/2.
![C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\FwUpg\Win\x64\winfmx2.exe C Bnd MAC Dru Name 0 1662 C850002286B7 Yes [0036] Broadcom BCM57?12 NetXtreme II 10 GigE #36 1 1662 C850002286B9 Yes [0037] Broadcom BCM57?12 NetXtreme II 10 GigE #37 0:-> dir Image SRAM Addr NUM Offset Byte Cnt CPU Version MBA 0x00000000 0x00…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/ef38f3c01c5330689b5b957d45b1c64dc06430adafc1687730145247a787ee30.jpg)
3.2 Linux OS Driver Installation

The following Linux operating systems are supported by PEB-10G/SFP+:
Red Hat Enterprise AS 5.7/5.8
Red Hat Enterprise AS 6.1/6.2
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.1/11.2
To install the Ethernet card driver for Linux OS:
- Within the Linux Terminal, install the source RPM package:
rpm -ivh netxtreme2- .src.rpm
For Red Hat Linux:
![[root@localhost driver]# rpm -ivh netxtreme2-7.8.35-1.src.rpm 1:netxtreme2 [\n[root@localhost driver]#] [100%]](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/3c5bbf8cc7d29558e7cc44e49e393b73806c71092cd626a4774111b23173030e.jpg)
For SuSE Linux:
![File Edit View Terminal Help Directory: /Driver Thu May 20 10:05:39 EDT 2010 Linux:/Driver # rpm -ivh netxtreme2-7.0.35-1.src.rpm 1:netxtreme2 ##### [100%] Linux:/Driver #](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/92156f12ea269e3ccf6418fd02bf59edfb8d28a2f4f3635ff607769a73ff1828.jpg)
- CD to the RPM path and build the binary driver for your kernel:
cd /usr/src/{redhat,OpenLinux,turbo,packages,rpm ..}
(For RHEL 6.0 and above, cd ~/rpmbuild)
For Red Hat Linux:
![[root@localhost ~]# cd Desktop/Driver [root@localhost Driver]# rpm -ivh netxtreme2-7.0.35-1.src.rpm 1:netxtreme2 [\n[root@localhost Driver]# cd ~/rpmbuild\n[root@localhost rpmbuild]# ls SOURCES SPECS [root@localhost rpmbuild]# cd SPECS [root@localhost SPECS]# ls netxtreme2.spec [root@localhost SPECS…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/8bd0f862b4d7ac393ec37eeefebd247a06641779ff2d3fe00dc7982fd6267a91.jpg)
For SuSE Linux:

rpm -bb SPECS/netxtreme2.spec
or
(For RPM version 4.x.x)
rpmbuild -bb SPECS/netxtreme2.spec
Note that the RPM path is different for different Linux distributions.
The driver will be compiled for the running kernel by default. To build the driver for a kernel different than the running one, specify the kernel by defining it in KVER:
rpmbuild -bb SPECS/netxtreme2.spec --define "KVER "
in the form of 2.x.y-z is the version of another kernel that is installed on the system.
For Red Hat Linux:![[root@localhost ~]# cd ~/rpmbuild [root@localhost rpmbuild]# cd SPECS [root@localhost SPECS]# ls netxtreme2.spec [root@localhost SPECS]# rpmbuild -bb netxtreme2..spec](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/1f204786bd71278a38907e9fbe325d1baae1aded9d14388dfb673c7784b6d7d9.jpg)
For SuSE Linux:![File Edit View Terminal Help Directory: /Driver Thu May 20 10:05:39 EDT 2010 linux:/Driver # rpm -ivh netxtreme2-7.0.35-1.src.rpm 1:netxtreme2 ##### [100%] linux:/Driver # cd /usr/src linux:/usr/src # ls linux linux-2.6.32.12-0.7 linux-2.6.32.12-0.7-obj linux-obj packages linux:/usr/src # cd package…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/5300d4ade19c7adb61182000d3494c1f83f8f5aa7fc6deac9b5d39a595327b41.jpg)
- Install the newly built package (driver and main page):
rpm -ivh RPMS/ /netxtreme2- . .rpm
For Red Hat Linux:




For SuSE Linux:


where is the machine architecture such as i386:
rpm -ivh RPMS/i386/netxtreme2-<version>.i386.rpm
Note that the --force option may be needed on some Linux distributions if conflicts are reported.
The drivers will be installed in the following path:
2.4.x kernels:
/lib/modules/ /kernel/drivers/net/bnx2.o
/lib/modules/ /kernel/drivers/net/bnx2x.o
2.6.0 kernels:
/lib/modules/ /kernel/drivers/net/bnx2.ko
/lib/modules/ /kernel/drivers/net/bnx2x.ko
2.6.16 and newer kernels:
/lib/modules/ /kernel/drivers/net/bnx2.ko
/lib/modules/ /kernel/drivers/net/bnx2x.ko
/lib/modules/ /kernel/drivers/net/cnic.ko
Newer RHEL and SLES distros:
/lib/modules/ /updates/bnx2.ko
/lib/modules/ /updates/cnic.ko
/lib/modules/ /updates/bnx2x.ko
/lib/modules/ /updates/bnx2i.ko
/lib/modules/ /updates/bnx2fc.ko
- Unload existing driver if necessary:
rmmod bnx2
rmmod bnx2x
If the cnic driver is loaded, it should also be unloaded along with dependent drivers:
rmmod bnx2fc
rmmod bnx2i
rmmod cnic
- Load the bnx2 driver for the BCM5706/BCM5708/5709/5716 devices:
insmod bnx2.o
or
insmod bnx2.ko (on 2.6.x kernels)
or
modprobe bnx2
To load the bnx2x driver for the BCM57710/BCM57711/BCM57711E/BCM57712 devices:
insmod bnx2x.o
or
insmod bnx2x.ko (on 2.6.x kernels)
or
modprobe bnx2x
To load the cnic driver:
insmod cnic.ko
or
modprobe cnic
To load the bnx2i driver:
insmod bnx2i.ko
or
modprobe bnx2i
To load the bnx2fc driver for BCM57712 device:
insmod bnx2fc.ko
or
modprobe bnx2fc
service bnx2fcd start
Note that the inbox kernel may have an older version of bnx2, bnx2x and cnic driver. It is important for FCoE offload user to unload these inbox versions before attempting to load bnx2fc driver. You can do either of these two options:
a) Reboot the server. b) If already loaded, unload inbox bnx2, bnx2x, cnic drivers, and load the newly installed version from netxtreme2-foce package using 'modprobe '

- Driver upgrade (rpm -Uvh) is not supported.
- On SLES 11, change “allow_unsupported_modules” parameter value of /etc/modprobe.d/unsupport-modules’ from 0 to 1, until bnx2fc driver is inbox. Failing to do so will not load bnx2fc.
- To configure the network protocol and address, refer to various Linux documentations.
3.2.1 Checking Linux OS firmware version
To check the Linux OS firmware version:
- Insert the support CD into the optical drive. Double-click PEB-10G series on your desktop.
- Go to Utilities and copy the FwUpg folder to your desktop.
- Go to Linux folder and select the platform.
For SUSE Linux:
- Follow the Readme.txt for installing Inxfwnx2. Ensure that the drivers are installed.
- Key in the command to untar the Inxfwnx2 SDK package:
tar -zxvf lnxfwnx2-{arch}.sdk.tgz
Directory: /driver/FwUpg/Linux/x86
Wed Apr 25 19:15:07 EDT 2012
linux:/driver/FwUpg/Linux/x86 # tar -zxvf lnxfwnx2-i386.sdk.tgz
./lnxfwnx2
./Readme.txt
./Release.txt
./libtcl8.3.so
./libtclstub8.3.a
linux:/driver/FwUpg/Linux/x86 #
- Key in the command to untar the BMAPI library SDK package:
tar -zxvf bmapilnx-{version}.sdk.tgz
Directory: /driver/FwUpg/Linux/x86
Wed Apr 25 19:15:07 EDT 2012
linux:/driver/FwUpg/Linux/x86 # tar -zxvf lnxfwnx2-i385.sdk.tgz
./lnxfwnx2
./Readme.txt
./Release.txt
./libtcl8.3.so
./libtclstubB.3.a
linux:/driver/FwUpg/Linux/x86 # tar -zxvf bmapilnx-6.13.4.sdk.tgz
./include/bcmtype.h
./include/BMAPI.h
./brcm_pci.ids
libbmapi.so.6.13.4
linux:/driver/FwUpg/Linux/x86 #
- Key in the command ls . Then key in the command ln -sf \(BMAPILIBNAME) -version\(BMAPI_LIB_NAME).so.6
- Copy brcm_pci.ids to /usr/share directory.

- Key in the command dir . Check the version number in entry MFW1/2.

For Red Hat Linux:
- Repeat the steps and commands for SUSE Linux in installing Inxfwnx2. Follow the Readme.txt and ensure that the drivers are installed.
![[root@localhost x86_64]# tar -zxvf lnxfwnx2-x86_64.sdk.tgz ./lnxfwnx2 tar: ./lnxfwnx2: time stamp 2012-03-14 19:56:26 is 222249796.835989364 s in the future ./Readme.txt tar: ./Readme.txt: time stamp 2012-03-09 14:17:00 is 221801030.835699871 s in the future ./Release.txt tar: ./Release.txt: time st…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/903bf150b6fe7de5a2a52cca079103a69fa7ae667d6e4f22e649926246b04772.jpg)
![[root@localhost x86_64]# tar -zxvf bmapilnx-6.13.4.sdk.tgz ./include/bcmtype.h tar: ./include/bcmtype.h: time stamp 2012-04-04 19:48:33 is 224063690.468283081 s in the future ./include/BMAPI.h tar: ./include/BMAPI.h: time stamp 2012-04-04 19:48:33 is 224063690.46551266 s in the future ./brcm_pci.ids…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/be293dc4016ac38c449f0a64dd5d928e2bd2de1da057399c3dedfcb06a475164.jpg)
![[root@localhost x86_64]# ln -sf libbmapi_x64.so.6.13.4 libbmapi_x64.so.6](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/03a99bcae53f9246425b89ca116ed42109d1f9a390e7fbb4487babe7dcce6df2.jpg)
![[root@localhost x86_64]# ln -sf libbmapi_x64.so.6.13.4 libbmapi_x64.so.6 [root@localhost x86_64]# cp brcm_pci.ids /usr/share [root@localhost x86_64]#](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/09dc35c646d035bfd66622070dcb4579aaea6f053efc6d2d6180de6a45349f50.jpg)
- Key in the command dir . Check the version number in entry MFW1/2.
![[root@localhost x86_64]# ln -sf libbmapi_x64.so.6.13.4 libbmapi_x64.so.6 [root@localhost x86_64]# cp brcm_pci.ids /usr/share [root@localhost x86_64]# ./lnxfwnx2 ************************** Broadcom NetXtremeII Firmware Upgrade Utility for Linux v2.3.13 ************************** C Brd MAC Drv Name 0…](/content/2026/06/1295040/images/8b88cf5c64f7a907290b94ccaaddd0811018e969e82d0f00aae55970886ec2d1.jpg)

ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
E-mail info@asus.com.tw
Address No.508, Chundong Road, Xinzhuang Industrial Zone, Minhang District, Shanghai, China.
Telephone +86-21-5442-1616
Fax +86-21-5442-0099
Web site http://www.asus.com.cn
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-3407-4610 (800-820-6655)
Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
General support +1-812-282-2787
Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site http://www.asus.de
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

We, the undersigned,
| Manufacturer: | ASUSTok COMPUTER INC. |
| Address, City: | No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. |
| Country: | TAIWAN |
| Authorized representative in Europe: | ASUS COMPUTER GmbH |
| Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 R | ATINGEN |
| Country: | GERMANY |
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
, CA 94539.
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name : LAN Card
Model Number : PEB-10G/SFP+/SINGLE, PEB-10G/SFP+/DUAL
Conforms to the following specifications:
☒ FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
☐ FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators
☐ FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person's Name: Steve Chang / President

(EC conformity marking)
Position: CEO
Name: Jerry Shen

Signature :
CE marking