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PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide

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2.

Install the hardware and cables, then power on the computer as shown 
in the following figure.

3.

Install the PCI-PCI bridge driver.

Windows automatically detects the new hardware.

Follow the prompts in the Wizard. Select the recommended options 
when given a choice. If Windows asks where to search for a new 
driver, clear all checkboxes and click 

Next

.

4.

Install the Windows Me/98 Ethernet drivers.

Windows Me

Windows automatically detects the new hardware and displays an 

Add 

New Hardware Wizard

 window, as shown in the following figure. 

Insert the 

PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters

 CD-ROM and follow 

the instructions. Choose the 

Recommended

 options when given a 

choice and click 

Next

.

Windows 98

Windows automatically detects the new hardware and displays an 

Add 

New Hardware Wizard

 window, as shown in the following figure. 

Insert the 

PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters

 CD-ROM and follow 

the instructions presented. Choose the 

Recommended

 options when 

given a choice.

Summary of Contents for PCI/PXI GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTERS

Page 1: ...e following steps to install the Ethernet adapter 1 Shut down Windows if it is running by clicking Start Shut Down 2 Turn off your PXI or CompactPCI chassis Keep the chassis plugged in so that it rema...

Page 2: ...ble For 1000BaseT gigabit over copper use Category 5 must be 4 pair wiring Be sure to use Category 5 cable that complies with the TIA 568 wiring specification For more information on this specificatio...

Page 3: ...X feature allows you to directly connect two adapters without using a crossover cable 2 To configure Ethernet for your adapter continue with the procedure specific to your operating system outlined l...

Page 4: ...4 Install the Windows Me 98 Ethernet drivers Windows Me Windows automatically detects the new hardware and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window as shown in the following figure Insert the PCI PX...

Page 5: ...ure the box next to CD ROM Drive is checked and click Next as shown in the following figure Tip If Windows displays a dialog box saying it cannot locate the file on the Intel PRO Adapter CD ROM insert...

Page 6: ...dows 98 Installation CD ROM and tell Windows to copy files from either the top directory or the win98 directory of the CD ROM drive typically d or d win98 5 Restart the computer as shown in the follow...

Page 7: ...as shown in the following figure 3 Install the Windows 2000 XP Ethernet drivers Windows 2000 Windows automatically detects the new hardware and displays a Found New Hardware Wizard window as shown in...

Page 8: ...PCI PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide 8 ni com If Windows asks where to search for a new driver make sure the box next to CD ROM Drive is checked and click Next...

Page 9: ...CD ROM and follow the directions Choose the Recommended options when given a choice and click Next Tip If Windows displays an Insert Disk dialog box or indicates it cannot locate a file on the Intel...

Page 10: ...ide 10 ni com Windows NT 4 02 To install the drivers complete the following steps 1 Shut down then power off the computer as shown in the following figure 2 Install the hardware and cables then power...

Page 11: ...rt Settings Control Panel Network Adapters and click Add as shown in the following figure Click Have Disk and insert the PCI PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters CD ROM You may also be prompted for the origi...

Page 12: ...erating system in this document are appropriate for most users However if your PXI chassis does not contain a CD ROM drive try one of the following alternatives to load the Ethernet driver If you have...

Page 13: ...torun screen Make sure you are using the drivers provided on the PCI PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters CD ROM Make sure the drivers are loaded and the protocols are bound Check the settings in the Network...

Page 14: ...98 section to install the Windows 98 drivers Adapter Cannot Connect to the Network 1 Make sure the cable is installed properly The network cable must be installed properly at both the adapter and the...

Page 15: ...Try another cable Make sure the duplex mode and speed setting on the adapter matches the setting on the switch Link LED Does Not Light Make sure the network drivers are loaded Check the cable connect...

Page 16: ...slots are bus master enabled by default Check your BIOS settings Enable PCI PXI bus mastering if your BIOS has such an option Reserve interrupts IRQ and or memory addresses for ISA adapters This prev...

Page 17: ...31 2 6 W at 3 3 VDC typical Operating environment Ambient temperature 0 to 55 C Relative humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage environment Temperature 20 to 70 C Relative humidity 5 to 90 noncondens...

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