Getting Started; System Requirements - Intel PRO1000 - MT Dual Port Server Adapter Quick Installation Manual

Getting Started

To get started using the Intel
1. Insert the adapter.
2. Install the driver and software.
3. Configure the software.
4. Connect to a target.

System Requirements

Before you can install the Intel
system must meet the following configuration requirements:
• One available 32- or 64-bit bus master PCI or PCI-X slot.
• A minimum 64 MB of RAM must be available.
• Microsoft* Windows* 2000 Server Family (Service Pack 2 with hot
fixes Q302895 and Q248720 or Service Pack 3), Windows* XP
Professional, or RedHat* Linux version 7.2 (2.4.7 kernel) must be
running on your system.
NOTE:For information about the hot fixes, go to
http://support.microsoft.com and search on Q302895 or Q248720
in the knowledge base. Call Microsoft* IT Support at 1-800-936-
4900 and reference the hot fix numbers to receive a copy of the
driver.
• Category 5, twisted pair cabling must be used when running at 100/
1000 Mbps (for best results at 1000 Mbps, use CAT 5e cabling).
• An 802.3ab-compliant gigabit Ethernet switch is recommended for
acheiving the maximum 1000 Mbps speed.
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