Chapter 1 Introduction
The ENW-9606 is a 10/100/1000Mbps 32-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Local Bus
Ethernet adapter designed to address high-performance system application requirements. The
bus-master architecture provides very high data throughput as it runs in the 32-bit PCI bus of the
server
’
s mainboard rather than waiting on the CPU.
The ENW-9606 supports both current motherboards (32-bit/33MHz PCI) and also the new PCI interface
(32-bit/66MHz) and operating systems of the next generation, future-proofing your investment. Lower
TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and with increased performance, the ENW-9606 is now the choice of
your network
data server or just right for your powerful desktop PCs.
1.1 Package Content
Check that your package contains the following items:
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ENW-9606 * 1
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Driver Disk * 1
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Quick Installation Guide * 1
Contact the place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged.
Note:
Be sure to retain your proof of purchase, as it is required to receive warranty service.
1.2 Verifying Your System Requirements
Before installing the ENW-9606, be sure your computer meets the following requirements:
Hardware
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CPU: 90MHz or Faster
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RAM: 16MB (Minimum)
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PCI Local Bus 2.1 or 2.2 compliant (Support 3.3V)
Software
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Microsoft Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
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Novell 5.x (or higher)
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Linux Kernel 2.2 (or higher)
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Solaris 7 (or higher)
1.3 Gathering Tools And Documentations
To install the adapter, you need the following items:
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A suitable screw driver
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Your operating system documentation
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Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation
