Gigabyte GE 2000-N user manual Introduction, Features

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of this 64 bit PCI Gigabit Ethernet adapter. High speed broadband internet is commonly used these days. It’s almost a must have product in homes and offices. No matter if you have a high speed broadband internet connection or a simple peer-to-peer connectivity; this product will help you through these simple tasks. Installation only takes few minutes! GE 2000-N is also compatible with most of the popular operating systems. Read on this manual for further information on this 64 bit Gigabit PCI Ethernet adapter.

Features

•Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standard

•Complies with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard

•Complies with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T standard

•Complies with PCI specifications

•Supports 64bit bus master for high throughput and low CPU utilization

•Supports both half and full duplex operation

•Supports 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing capability

•Rich diagnostic LED mounted on bracket for easily viewing and troubleshooting

•Plug and Play Installation

•Network drivers on the diskette for Windows 95, 98, NT4.0, 2000, XP, ME, Netware 5, and Linux Kernel 2.2x, 2.4xdriver

•FCC, CE class B certification

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Contents Bit Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter Copyright FCC Interference Statement Table of Content Introduction FeaturesRequirements Package ContentEthernet Adapter to another Ethernet Adapter Peer 2 Peer Wire DiagramEthernet Adapter to Network Inserting the Card Hardware InstallationInstall on Microsoft Win 95 / 98 / ME Connecting the NetworkInstall on Microsoft Win NT Select Add a new device Install on Microsoft Win 2000/ XPSelect Yes, search for new hardware Page Correct device name appears on the list Verifying your Windows 2000/ XP driver installation Installation on Linux Installation on NetwarePage Aftermath For Windows 2000 and up Start Run Type in ‘ipconfig /all’Start Run Page What is an IRQ conflict? Page If there is a problem where your MAC Address is all 0’s Appendix B Cabling and Pin Assignment Connection between Hub and Hub Connection between NIC card and HubAppendix C Technical Information