Before installing the network adapter, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements for Intel® PRO/1000 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 (recommended)
The PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server adapter requires a 3.3 volt slot. It cannot be installed in a 5.0 volt slot.
64 MB of system memory
The latest BIOS for your computer
One of the following types of network cabling:
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.
For gigabit adapters using fiber media, fiber optic cabling and connector that meets 62.5mm, 50mm multi-mode, or 9mm single-mode, see the fiber cable specifications for more information.
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)
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