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1.8
LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem consists of the following:
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Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN controller
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Intel 82801HB ICH8
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RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:
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CSMA/CD protocol engine
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LAN connect interface between ICH8 and LAN controller
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PCI Conventional bus power management
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Supports ACPI technology
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Supports LAN wake capabilities
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LAN Subsystem Software
LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
1.8.1
Intel
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82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports the following features:
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PCI Express link
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10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant
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Compliant to IEEE 802.3x flow control support
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Jumbo frame support
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TCP, IP, UDP checksum offload
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Transmit TCP segmentation
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Advanced packet filtering
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Full device driver compatibility
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PCI Express Power Management Support
1.8.2
LAN Subsystem Software
LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about
Refer to
Obtaining LAN software and drivers
Section 1.2, page 15