A List of the Network Adapters That Are Supported by the Remote Boot Floppy Utility (299538)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q299538

SUMMARY

This article lists the network adapters that the Remote Boot Floppy version 2, build 19 utility (Rbfg.exe) supports. The Rbfg.exe utility comes with the Windows Server 2003 Remote Installation Services (RIS) server.

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To view the list of supported Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)-based adapters, start the Rbfg.exe utility, and then click the Adapter List button.

The Rbfg.exe utility supports the following network adapters:
  • 3Com 3c90x Family
  • 3Com 3c90xB Family
  • 3Com MiniPCI
  • Accton MPX5030
  • Allied Telesyn 2500TX
  • AMD PCnet Adapters
  • Compaq NetFlex Family
  • DEC DE450
  • DEC DE500
  • Intel Pro Family (this does not include the mini PCI members of this family)
  • RealTek RTL8029
  • RealTek RTL8139
  • SMC 1211 TX EZCard 10/100
  • SMC 8432 EtherPower 10
  • SMC 9332 EtherPower 10/100
  • SMC 9432 EtherPower II 10/100
Note: Some adapters have a "family" reference. This reference indicates that the Rbfg.exe utility supports all the network adapters in that family line (model series).

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
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