Chapter 6 Driver Update Descriptions

SPARC only: 64-Bit SunVideo^TM Driver Support (4116223)

No 64-bit driver support for the SunVideo device, also known as rtvc, is available in this release. However, 32-bit driver support for the SunVideo device is available in this release.

x86 only: Drivers for Solaris (Intel Platform Edition)

Sun Microsystems regularly certifies systems and peripheral devices, and maintains a Hardware Compatibility List for the current Solaris (Intel Platform Edition) release. New and updated drivers developed between releases are shipped in Solaris Updates. Customers who have purchased a Solaris Software Subscription, either standalone or as part of their service contract, will automatically receive these periodic Solaris Updates. For more information, contact your Sun sales representative.

x86 only: New Support for Siemens Monitors

The following Siemens monitors are now supported:

• MCM 1703 NTD

• MCM 1704 NTD

• MCM 1753 ND

• MCM 1755 NTD

• MCM 2103 ND

• MCM 2105 NTD

• MCM 2106 NTD

• MCM 2107 NTD

• MCM 2109 NTD

• MCM 2108 NTD

• MCM 2110 NTD

x86 only: Vendor-Developed Drivers That Are Not Included

The vendor-developed drivers listed below are not included in the Solaris 7 (Intel Platform Edition) operating environment:

For a list of third-party drivers available directly from the vendor, see the "Solaris 7 (Intel Platform Edition) Device Configuration Guide."

Vendor-developed drivers are provided for the convenience of Solaris customers and are tested to ensure that they meet acceptable standards of operability. Sun Microsystems, Inc. cannot be responsible for their inclusion in future Solaris releases or the timeliness of their availability. Maintanance and support for vendor-developed drivers are provided by the hardware vendor.

x86 only: Documentation Errata

Book affected: System Administration Guide, Volume I

Product affected: Configuration Assistant

In the first screen in the section "x86: Confiuration Assistant Menu" in the System Administration Guide, Volume I:

1. Change the phrase "add a Driver Update" to "add a driver"

2. Replace the two subsequent occurrences of "Driver Update" with "Add Driver."