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Chapter 7 Ethernet Interface

7.1 Introduction

The ARK-7480 is equipped with dual high performance 32-bit Ethernet
chipsets which are fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/
CD standards. They are supported by major network operating systems.
They are also both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The network
boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files
for the appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files
are combined with system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the
BIOS setup.

7.2 Installation of Ethernet driver

Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You
must know which operating system you are using in your ARK-7480
Series, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then
just follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and
successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with
instructions for MS-DOS or Windows.

7.2.1 Installation for Windows 2000/XP

1. Select "Start", "Settings". "Control Panel".
Note:The windows illustrati ons in this chapter are examples only. Fol-
low the steps and pay attention to the instructions which appear on your
screen.