Killer K1/M1 Driver Update

Tags: Killer, K1, M1, Driver, Update

Posted by Ethan Morris on 15 February 2010

Bigfoot Networks has just released the final build of the Killer NIC K1/M1 drivers, version 4.1.0.144.  These new drivers include several bug fixes, stability fixes, performance improvements, and have been signed for Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.  The drivers can be found here:

http://www.bigfootnetworks.com/Support/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=2&pcid=0&nav=0

And the change log detailing fixes and improvements for this release can be found here:

http://www.bigfootnetworks.com/Support/index.php_m=downloads&_a=viewdownload&downloaditemid=145&nav=0,4

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Problematic Motherboards

Tags: Motherboard, Xeno, MSI, Gigabyte, Biostar

Posted by Ethan Morris on 15 February 2010

Here's an update on an issue a couple of folks have been seeing with the Killer Xeno Pro various motherboards.

Tech Note:  Dated February 15th, 2010

Compatibility issue with select Motherboards (Related to Xeno Pro)

Issue: A small number of motherboard models attempt to start PCIe devices quicker (<85ms) than the time defined in the PCIe specification (100ms). Affected motherboards do not allow Xeno enough time to boot. As a result, Xeno does not show up in the device manager, and hinders the driver install process.

Known motherboards with this issue:

MSI AMD3 790FX-GD70

MSI K9A2 Platinum V2

Biostar TA790GXE

Gigabyte GA-MA790FX DS5 

Solution: Bigfoot Networks has implemented a fix to dramatically reduce the boot time to mitigate this issue.  This will enable Xeno to boot in time and function properly.  This fix is done by making low level changes to the product, which cannot be modified in the field. Therefore, anyone experiencing issues with one of these motherboard models should contact the Xeno Pro’s manufacturer to exchange for a modified card.

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Welcome to the Support Blog

Tags: support, introduction

Posted by Sean Bulger on 6 January 2010

Welcome to the Support Blog! This new section of the Bigfoot Network website is designed to keep you informed on any known issues, fixes, and other useful information regarding our products.

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