EEPROM Interface

Table 5-4. Software Compatibility Word (Word 03h)

3

Reserved

Reserved for future use. Set this bit to 0b.

 

 

 

 

 

PCI bridge. Set this bit to 0b (default) to disable PCI bridge; set to 1b to

2

BOB

enable PCI bridge.

 

 

1b is the default setting for the 82540EP/EM.

 

 

 

1:0

Reserved

Reserved for future use. Set these bits to 0b.

 

 

 

a. Not applicable to the 82544GC/EI or 82541ER.

5.6.3SerDes Configuration (Word 04h)

If this word has a value of other than FFFFh, software programs its value into the Extended PHY Specific Control Register 2, located at address 26d in the PHY register space (see Table 13-47).

Note: SerDes Configuration (Word 04h) is a reserved area for the 82544GC/EI, 82540EP/EM, 82541xx, and 82547GI/EI.

5.6.4EEPROM Image Version (Word 05h)

Word 05h determines the EEPROM image version for the 82541xx and the 82547GI/EI.

Bits

Name

Value

 

 

 

15:12

EEPROM major version.

0000h

 

 

 

11:8

EEPROM minor version.

0000h

 

 

 

7:0

EEPROM fix.

00000000h

 

 

 

5.6.5Compatibility Fields (Word 05h - 07h)

These areas are reserved for compatibility information and are used by software drivers.

5.6.6PBA Number (Word 08h, 09h)

A nine-digit Printed Board Assembly (PBA) number, used for Intel manufactured adapter cards, are stored in a four-byte field. Other hardware manufacturers can use these fields as they wish. Software device drivers should not rely on this field to identify the product or its capabilities.

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Intel PCI-X manual SerDes Configuration Word 04h, Eeprom Image Version Word 05h, Compatibility Fields Word 05h 07h