User`s guide

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CHAPTER
2
Installin
g
the Ada
p
ter Hardware
This chapter describes how to instal the SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter in most servers and
workstations. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your server for details about per-
forming these tasks on your particular system.
If the adapter hardware and software has been pre-installed in your system, you may wish to
skip ahead to “Changing Configuration Parameters” on page 3-6.
System Requirements
Before installing the SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, make sure your system meets the follow-
ing requirements:
Table 2-1
Hardware and Software Requirements
System Requirements
Hardware
Pentium-based server that meets Windows NT 4.0 software requirements
One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
64MB RAM (minimum)
Operating System Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or 4.
Software
SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
driver software for Windows NT.