[E1000] Documentation/networking/e1000.txt updates

* Documentation/networking/e1000.txt updates

Documentation/networking/e1000.txt

 Linux* Base Driver for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 Family of Adapters
 ===============================================================
 
-October 12, 2002
+January 8, 2003
 
 
 Contents
@@ -20,27 +20,11 @@ In This Release
 ===============
 
 This file describes the Linux* Base Driver for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 Family
-of Adapters, version 4.4.x.  This driver includes support for 
+of Adapters, version 5.0.x.  This driver includes support for 
 Itanium(TM)-based systems.
 
-This release version includes the following:
-
-   - Support for the ethtool 1.6 interface. A third-party application can use
-     the ethtool interface to get and set driver parameters.
-
-   - Zero copy. This feature provides faster data throughput. Enabled by
-     default in supporting kernels. It is not supported on the Intel(R)
-     PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter.
-
-Features include:
-
-   - Support for the 82545 and 82546-based adapters listed below
-
-   - Wake on LAN* support via ethtool for 82540, 82544, 82545, and 82546-
-     based adapters
-
-   - Adaptive IFS for increased performance at half duplex
 
+Native VLANs are now available with supported kernels.
 
 
 Supported Adapters
@@ -65,6 +49,7 @@ release:
    82544       PRO/1000 T Desktop Adapter           A62947-xxx
 
    82540       PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter          A78408-xxx
+   82541                                            C91016-xxx
 
    82545       PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter           A92165-xxx
 
@@ -77,26 +62,32 @@ release:
    82546       PRO/1000 MF Dual Port Server Adapter A91620-xxx
 
 
+
 To verify your Intel adapter is supported, find the board ID number on the 
-adapter. Look for a label that has a barcode and a number in the format of
-123456-001 (six digits hyphen three digits). Match this to the list of
-numbers above.
+adapter. Look for a label that has a barcode and a number in the format  
+A12345-001. Match this to the list of numbers above.
 
 For more information on how to identify your adapter, go to the Adapter & 
 Driver ID Guide at:
 
     http://support.intel.com/support/network/adapter/pro100/21397.htm
 
-For the latest Intel network drivers for Linux, go to:
+For the latest Intel network drivers for Linux, refer to the following
 
-    http://appsr.intel.com/scripts-df/support_intel.asp
+    http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/support_intel.asp
 
 
 Command Line Parameters
 =======================
 
 If the driver is built as a module, the  following optional parameters are 
-used by entering them on the command line with the modprobe or insmod command. 
+used by entering them on the command line with the modprobe or insmod command
+using this syntax:
+
+     modprobe e1000 [<option>=<VAL1>,<VAL2>,...]
+
+     insmod e1000 [<option>=<VAL1>,<VAL2>,...] 
+
 For example, with two PRO/1000 PCI adapters, entering:
 
      insmod e1000 TxDescriptors=80,128
@@ -104,6 +95,9 @@ For example, with two PRO/1000 PCI adapters, entering:
 loads the e1000 driver with 80 TX resources for the first adapter and 128 TX 
 resources for the second adapter.
 
+The default value for each parameter is generally the recommended setting,
+unless otherwise noted.
+
 For more information about the AutoNeg, Duplex, and Speed parameters, see the
 "Speed and Duplex Configuration" section in this document.
 
@@ -176,7 +170,7 @@ Default Value: 0 (auto-negotiate at all supported speeds)
     Speed forces the line speed to the specified value in megabits per second
     (Mbps). If this parameter is not specified or is set to 0 and the link 
     partner is set to auto-negotiate, the board will auto-detect the correct 
-    speed. Duplex must also be set when Speed is set to either 10 or 100.
+    speed. Duplex should also be set when Speed is set to either 10 or 100.
 
 TxDescriptors
 Valid Range: 80-256 for 82542 and 82543-based adapters
@@ -205,7 +199,7 @@ Default Value: 64
     along with TxIntDelay, may improve traffic throughput in specific 
     network conditions.
 
-XsumRX (not available on the PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter)
+XsumRX (not available on the 82542-based adapter)
 Valid Range: 0-1
 Default Value: 1
     A value of '1' indicates that the driver should enable IP checksum
@@ -230,8 +224,8 @@ For copper-based boards, the keywords interact as follows:
   If Speed = 1000, limited auto-negotiation is enabled and only 1000 Mbps is
   advertised (The 1000BaseT spec requires auto-negotiation.)
 
-  If Speed = 10 or 100, then both Speed and Duplex must be set. Auto-
-  negotiation is disabled, and the AutoNeg parameter is ignored. Partner MUST
+  If Speed = 10 or 100, then both Speed and Duplex should be set. Auto-
+  negotiation is disabled, and the AutoNeg parameter is ignored. Partner SHOULD
   also be forced.
 
 The AutoNeg parameter is used when more control is required over the auto-
@@ -263,6 +257,12 @@ Additional Configurations
 
         ifconfig ethx mtu 9000 up
 
+  The maximum MTU setting for Jumbo Frames is 16110. This value coincides 
+  with the maximum Jumbo Frames size of 16128.
+
+  NOTE: Jumbo Frames are supported at 1000 Mbps only. Using Jumbo Frames at 
+  10 or 100 Mbps may result in poor performance or loss of link.
+
 
 Known Issues
 ============
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ Known Issues
 Support
 =======
 
-For general information and support, go to the Intel support website at:
+For general information, go to the Intel support website at:
 
     http://support.intel.com