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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 of the following slot types:
One open PCI bus master slot, 32-bit or 64-bit, operating at 33 or 66 MHz
One open PCI-X slot operating at 66, 100 or 133 MHz
64 MB of system memory
The latest BIOS for your computer
A supported operating system: see below
One of the following types of network cabling:
For adapters using fiber media, fiber optic cabling and connector that meets 62.5/125mm or 50/125mm multimode specifications.
For adapters using twisted-pair media, use 4-pair Category 5 cabling when running at 100 or 1000 Mbps. When running at 10Mbps, Category 3 cabling is allowed.
Windows NT* 4.0, 2000 and XP Professional
NetWare* 4.11 through 6
Solaris* 7 or Solaris 8
Linux* 2.2.x and 2.4.x
UnixWare* 7.x and Open UNIX* 8
MS-DOS and DOS ODI
FreeBSD* 4.5
You can download the necessary software patches from support sites, as listed here:
Microsoft Windows Service Packs |
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ |
Novell NetWare Support Packs | http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm |
Sun Solaris | http://sunsolve.sun.com/ |
Linux | http://www.kernel.org/ |
UnixWare, Open UNIX | http://www.caldera.com/support/ftplists/ |
FreeBSD | http://www.freebsd.org/ |
This driver software is designed to operate with the following Intel PRO/1000 gigabit adapters:
Product Name | Distinguishing Features | LEDs | Order Code† | Board ID #† |
---|---|---|---|---|
PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter | SX Fiber connector, Full Duplex | 4 | PWLA8490 | 700262-xxx 717037-xxx |
PRO/1000 F Gigabit Server Adapter | SX Fiber connector, Full Duplex | 4 | PWLA8490SX | 738640-xxx A38888-xxx |
PRO/1000 T Server Adapter | Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 | 3 | PWLA8490T | A19845-xxx A33948-xxx |
PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter | Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 | 2 | PWLA8490XT PWLA8490XTLP |
A51580-xxx |
PRO/1000 XF Server Adapter | SX Fiber connector, Full Duplex | 3 | PWLA8490XF | A50484-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
Intel's first generation PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter has the following limitations:
VLANs on this adapter are supported only in Microsoft Windows (Me, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP).
Jumbo Frames on this adapter are not supported under Linux or Solaris.
This adapter operates correctly in 32- and 64-bit slots. However, when inserted in a 64-bit PCI slot, it will incorrectly indicate that it is in a 32-bit slot.