before installing the pro/1000 server adapter, check your system for the following required or minimum configuration requirements:

    ·one open 32-bit or 64-bit busmaster pci slot

    ·64 mb of system memory

    ·the latest bios for your computer

    ·microsoft windows 2000, windows nt 4.0, novell netware 4.x, or 5.x, linux, solaris 2.6, 7, 8, or unixware 7 and 2 (fiber model only).

    ·windows nt 4.0 requires service pack 5 or later.

    ·netware 4.x requires support pack 8, available in consolidated support pack 3.

    ·netware 5.x requires support pack 4, available in consolidated support pack 3.

    ·for fiber model, fiber optic cabling and connector that meets 62.5/125um or 50/125um multimode specifications. the pro/1000 fiber adapter is an sx adapter. an ieee 802.3z compliant gigabit switch such as the intel 470f switch.

    ·for copper model, use category 5, twisted pair cabling for 100/1000 mbps operation. an 802.3ab compliant gigabit switch such as the intel netstruc ture 480t switch.

    * you can download the necessary software patches from microsoft and novell sites, as listed here:

    microsoft service packs

    visit the following microsoft web site for the latest service pack information. if this site has changed, go to the main microsoft site and search for the term ser vice pack.

    http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/

    novell netware support packs

    http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm