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System Requirements
These sections describe the minimum requirements to configure
your new Adaptec DuraLAN NIC.
Hardware Requirements
The minimum hardware requirements for using the Adaptec
DuraLAN NIC are as follows:
System Component
All NICs (single, two, and
four ports) require:
Additionally, two- and
four-port NICs require:
Note: Each port on an Adaptec DuraLAN NIC needs an
IRQ (Interrupt Request) number/line. The system BIOS
allocates the IRQs to the various ports. Adaptec NICs
support IRQ sharing and can share interrupts with other
PCI devices that are PCI 2.1 compliant.
Software Requirements
The minimum software system requirements are as follows:
Windows —Windows NT 4.0 Workstation or Server,
Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 (includes
Windows 2000 Professional, Server, Advanced Server, and Data
Center), Windows Me (Millennium Edition), or Windows XP
(Experienced Professional), Home Edition and Professional
Requirements
Available bus-mastering PCI slot
Most recent PCI system BIOS is
recommended
Intel x86 platform with single- or
multiprocessor (Pentium Pro or above is
recommended when running under
Windows 2000)
16-MB RAM (64-MB RAM required
when running under Windows 2000)
System BIOS supporting PCI-to-PCI
bridge chip
Multiport NICs require PCI
2.1-compliant bus
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