AIMB-221 User Manual 82
5.1 Introduction
The AIMB-221 has a single/dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface (Realtek RTL8111C)
that is connected to PCIe x1 link to eliminating network bottlenecks by offering a
bandwidth of up to 500 MB/s.
5.2 Features
!Integrated 10/100/1000Base-T transceiver
!10/100/1000Base-T triple-speed MAC
!High-speed RISC core with 24-KB cache
!On-chip voltage regulation
!Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support
!PCIe x1 host interface
5.3 Installation
The Realtek RTL8111C gigabit Ethernet controller supports all major network operat-
ing systems. However, the installation procedure varies with different operating sys-
tems. In the following sections, refer to the one that provides the driver setup
procedure for the operating system you are using.
5.4 Win XP Driver Setup (LAN)
1. Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the
software installation main menu appears, as shown in the following figure.