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Installing and Connecting the NIC
System Requirements
Before installing the Gigabit Ethernet NIC, be sure your system meets the requirements listed for your operating system.
Windows XP (64-bit)
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■One open
■PCI v2.2 33/66 MHz or
■256 MB RAM (minimum)
■Microsoft Windows XP
■Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver software for Windows XP
Windows XP (32-bit)
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■One open
■PCI v2.2 33/66 MHz or
■128 MB RAM (minimum)
■Microsoft Windows XP
■Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver software for Windows XP
Windows 2000
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■One open
■PCI v2.2 33/66 MHz or
■128 MB RAM (minimum)
■Microsoft Windows 2000 (Server, Advanced Server, or Datacenter Server)
■Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver software for Windows 2000:
Windows NT
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■One open
■PCI v2.2 33/66 MHz or
■128 MB RAM (minimum)
■Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Server or Enterprise Server) with Service Pack 5 or later
■Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver software for Windows NT
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