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USB-redirection is a DASH 1.1 feature that allows the contents of a USB device to be directed over a net-
work connection to another system. The data transferred over the network can be transmitted or received
through the USB cable. This feature will be offered on supported systems in a future update.
Supported Platforms
The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus is available for the following 2008 platforms:
• HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
• HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC
• HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
• HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
Although the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus is offered for the above platforms, management
functionality is not available for all systems. See the following chart for network and management capa-
bilities.
If the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus is installed in the dc5800, the adapter will automatically
become the primary management target for system BIOS ASF functions.
BIOS Requirements
Update the system BIOS to at least the versions listed below to get the best performance and functionality
from the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus.
Platform Network and Management Capability
Standard NIC ASF DASH
HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC X X X
HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC X X
HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC X
HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC X X X
System BIOS Family Revision
HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC 786F6 2.06
HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC 786F2 1.53
HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC 786F1 2.04
HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC 786G1 1.08