3Com 3C986-T, 3C985B-SX, 710026, 710011, 710024, 710025 manual Installing the NIC, System Requirements

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Installing the NIC

Use the procedures in this section to install the NIC and perform initial configuration in most systems. For details about performing these tasks on your particular system, refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system.

System Requirements

Before installing the NIC, make sure your system meets the requirements listed in the following table:

System	Requirements
Windows NT
Hardware	■ Pentium-based computer that meets Windows NT 4.0 software
		requirements
	■ One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
	■	128MB RAM (minimum)
Operating	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (server or workstation) with Service Pack 4
System	or later
NIC Software	3Com Gigabit Etherlink Server NIC driver software for Windows NT.
Windows 2000
Hardware	■ Pentium-based computer that meets Windows 2000 software
		requirements
	■ One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
	■	128MB RAM (minimum)
Operating	Microsoft Windows 2000 (server or professional), and Microsoft
System	Windows 2000 Advanced Server
NIC Software	3Com Gigabit Etherlink Server NIC driver software for Windows 2000.

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