Before installing the network adapter, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements for Intel® PRO/1000 server adapters.
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
For gigabit adapters using fiber media, use cabling that
matches the laser type:
- SX lasers: 62.5 micron (up to 275 meters) or 50
micron (up to 550 meters)
- LX lasers: same as SX, plus 9 micron (up to 10
kilometers)
For adapters using twisted-pair media, use
one of the following types of cabling:
- For 1000 Mbps operation, use 4-pair Category 5 or
better.
- For 100 Mbps operation, use Category 5 or better.
- For 10 Mbps operation, use Category 3, 5 or better.
Windows NT* 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later required for driver installation. Advanced features require Service Pack 6a or later)
Windows 2000, XP Professional
NetWare* 4.11 through 6: The latest Support Pack is always recommended. However for version 6, Support Pack 1 is required. The required NLMs are included on the Intel distribution CD.
Solaris* 7 or Solaris 8
Linux* 2.2.x and 2.4.x
Caldera* UnixWare* 7.x and Open UNIX* 8
MS-DOS and DOS ODI
FreeBSD* 4.5
IBM OS/2* (on adapters with Intel 82544 controller and later)
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 #*** | Controller |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel® PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter |
SC Fiber connector, Full Duplex |
4 |
PWLA8490 |
700262-xxx |
82542 |
Intel® PRO/1000 F Gigabit Server Adapter |
SC Fiber connector, Full Duplex |
4 |
PWLA8490SX |
738640-xxx |
82543 |
Intel® PRO/1000 T Server Adapter |
Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 |
3 |
PWLA8490T |
A19845-xxx |
82543 |
Intel® PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter |
Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 |
2 | PWLA8490XT PWLA8490XTLP |
A51580-xxx |
82544GC |
Intel® PRO/1000 XF Server Adapter |
SC Fiber connector, Full Duplex |
3 | PWLA8490XF |
A50484-xxx |
82544EI |
Intel® PRO/1000 MT Server |
Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 |
2 | PWLA8490MT | A92165-xxx | 82545EI |
Intel® PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server |
Copper RJ45 connectors, supports 10/100/1000 |
2 | PWLA8492MT | A92111-xxx | 82545EM |
Intel® PRO/1000 MF Server |
LC Fiber connector, Full Duplex |
2 | PWLA8490MF | A91622-xxx | 82546EM |
Intel® PRO/1000 MF Server (LX) |
LC Fiber connector, 1310nm laser designed for long-haul single-mode fiber, Full Duplex |
2 | PWLA8490LX | A91624-xxx | 82546EM |
Intel® PRO/1000 MF Dual Port Server |
LC Fiber connectors, Full Duplex |
2 | PWLA8492MF | A91620-xxx | 82546EM |
**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
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.