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Chapter 7 LAN Configuration
7.1 Introduction
The AIMB-556 has a single/dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN with a dedicated
PCI Express x1 connection (Intel 82573) that offers bandwidth of up to
500 MB/sec. This eliminates network data flow bottlenecks for Gigabit
Ethernet.
7.2 Features
• 10/100/100Base-T Ethernet Controller
• 10/100/1000Base-T triple-speed MAC
• High-speed RISC core with 24-KB cache
• On-chip voltage regulation
• Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support
• PCI Express x1 host interface
7.3 Installation
The AIMB-556 Gigabit integrated controller supports all major network
operating systems. However, the installation procedure varies with differ-
ent operating systems. In the following sections, refer to the one that pro-
vides the driver setup procedure for the operating system you are using.
Note: Before installing the LAN drivers, make sure the INF
Driver has been installed on your system. See
Chapter 4 for information on installing the INF
Driver.
Note: The correct sequence of onboard LAN controllers
(Lan1 & Lan2) is shown in the "Onboard Device"
BIOS view.