What You Need To Know; Conventions; Advisories - Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters User Manual

PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters

What You Need to Know

You should have basic knowledge of Ethernet networking. In
addition, you must:
Determine the speed of your network: 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s.
Determine if the device you are connecting the adapter to is a
full-duplex or half-duplex device.
Identify your adapter model. If you are not sure, look on the
adapter.
Identify the type of network operating system that you will be
using.

Conventions

The following typographic conventions are used in this document:
Bold Used for keystrokes (press the Enter key) and for
options you are directed to select from a menu or
list (select Configuration Status from the main
menu).
Helvetica Used for operator entry that you must type
exactly as shown (a:\emdiag) and for messages that
appear on the screen (Performing Automatic Media
Detection).
Helvetica Italics Used as a place holder for text you must
determine and type ( drive = boot drive letter) and
for program and file names that appear in body
text (the readme.txt file).

Advisories

Always use care when handling any electrical equipment. To avoid
injury to people or damage to equipment and data, be sure to follow
the cautions and warnings in this document.
Note:
Notes are reminders, tips, or suggestions that might
simplify the procedures included in this document.
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PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters User's Guide
Stock Number: 511472-00, Rev. A
Print Spec Number: 496708-00
Current Date: 5/5/97
Page: 1-2
ECN Date: 5/97