User`s guide

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Contents
Preface v
How This Book Is Organized v
Operating System Commands vi
Typographic Conventions vi
Contacting SGI vii
About the SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 1-1
Features 1-2
Key Protocols and Interfaces 1-2
Jumbo Frames Support 1-2
Adaptive Interrupt Frequency 1-3
Dual DMA Channels 1-3
32-bit or 64-bit PCI Bus Master 1-3
ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor 1-3
Physical Description 1-4
Installing the Adapter Hardware 2-1
System Requirements 2-1
Safety Precautions 2-2
Pre-Installation Checklist 2-2
SGI Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Installation 2-3
Connecting the Network Cables 2-4
The Adapter Driver Software 3-1
Installing the Adapter Driver Software 3-1
Changing Configuration Parameters 3-6
Updating the Driver Software 3-7
Moving the Adapter to a Different Slot 3-9
Removing the Driver Software 3-9