Whats a Broadcom Intel nic? Its either got Intel, or its got Broadcom.
Now, this, http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&a... http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3884344&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=3884343&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4006#11395 seems to indicate they could have either E1000e (Intel) or Broadcom, somewhat confusing.
Don't we love options? The more the merrier!