System Requirements

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.

Hardware Compatibility

Supported Operating Systems

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/

Supported Adapters

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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