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Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provide
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception
of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in your server support auto-negotiation,
the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.
You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the
Resource CD that comes with your server. For updated information about
configuring the controllers, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
The following illustration shows the Ethernet controller port assignments,
connectors, and LEDs.
Ethernet LED (port 0)
Ethernet LED (port 1)
Ethernet connector (port 1)
Ethernet connector (port 0)
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