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NOTE: If you are using a 64-bit processing environment (Itanium™-based computers), you should switch to the Itanium User Guide from the User Information page. |
Before installing the network adapter, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements.
One open PCI bus master slot, 32-bit, operating at 33 or 66 MHz
64 MB of system memory
The latest BIOS for your computer
A supported operating system (see below)
For network cabling, use 4-pair Category 5 cabling when running at 100 or 1000 Mbps. When running at 10Mbps, Category 3 cabling is allowed.
Windows Millennium
Windows NT* 4.0, 98SE, 2000 and XP Professional
MS-DOS and DOS ODI
Linux* 2.2.x and 2.4.x
FreeBSD* 4.5
Sun Solaris* 7 or Solaris 8 (PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter only)
UnixWare* 7.x or Open UNIX* 8 (PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter only)
You can download the necessary software patches from support sites, as listed here:
Microsoft Windows Service Packs |
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ |
Linux | http://www.kernel.org/ |
FreeBSD | http://www.freebsd.org/ |
Sun Solaris | http://sunsolve.sun.com/ |
UnixWare, Open UNIX | http://www.caldera.com/support/ftplists/ |
This driver software is designed to operate with the following Intel PRO/1000 gigabit adapter:
Product Name | Distinguishing Features | LEDs | Order Code† | Board ID #† |
---|---|---|---|---|
PRO/1000 T Desktop Adapter | Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 | 2 | PWLA8390T | A62947-xxx |
PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter | Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 | 2 |
PWLA8390MT |
A78408-xxx |
†Order Code = Printed on product packaging.
†Board ID # = A 6-digit code with a
3-digit extension; printed on barcode sticker on the front of the card.
For detailed information on these Intel adapters, see the Specifications page.
And go to the Adapter & Driver ID Guide: http://support.intel.com/support/network/adapter
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