User`s guide

SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter For Windows NT
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The Adapter Driver Software
8. In the Select OEM Option window, “SGI Gigabit Ethernet NIC Software Release” will be
highlighted. Click on “OK:”
9. The SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Installation window will open:
NIC Detected:
Adapter Instance: To distinguish each SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter installed in the
system, each is assigned a unique instance number. Typically, the first adapter
detected is instance 1, the next is instance 2, and so on.
Bus: This shows which PCI bus the adapter is operating on. This number is typically
0 for systems with up to four PCI slots on their bus. The number may be higher for
servers with more than four PCI slots.
Slot: Shows the PCI slot number where the SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is installed.
Link Negotiation:
When checked (default), 802.3z compliant Gigabit Ethernet Link Negotiation is used.
The SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter uses Link Negotiation by default.
When unchecked, Link Negotiation is disabled and only link signal detection is used.
Use this setting when connecting to Gigabit Ethernet equipment that does not support
Link Negotiation, or if there is a problem establishing a link between the adapter and
the connecting device. The link will be set for full-duplex at 1000 Mbps. Be sure that
the connecting device uses the same duplex and speed settings.