the host computer or server using the 1000mbps gigabit ethernet card needs to meet the following minimum requirements:

    1?processor — pentium-class cpu or higher

    2?memory — 32mb ram (linux only), all other noss require 64 mb ram

    3?pci slot — 32- or 64-bit pci local bus slot rev. 2.1 or later (please refer to the motherboard user's guide)

    4?bios — latest bios (contact the pc manufacturer or bios manufacturer's website to verify)

    5?network connection — an ieee 802.3z-compliant gigabit switch, modular switch port or buffered repeater

    6?operating system — one of the following:

    windows 95 (osr2)

    windows 98

    windows nt 4.0 (service pack 5)

    windows nt 2000

    linux os kernel v2.0/2.2

    novell netware v3.12, support pack 312ptd

    novell netware v3.2

    novell netware v4.11, support pack 5

    novell netware v4.2

    novell netware v5.0