PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide 16 ni.com
PCI/PXI Installation Tips
PCI/PXI computers are designed to automatically configure add-in boards
each time the computer starts. The PCI/PXI computer sets the I/O address
and IRQ level for the peripheral boards when the computer starts. The
network drivers cannot change these values. If you experience problems
when the computer starts, you may have to follow additional steps.
On some computers, manual configuration is possible through the
computer’s BIOS setup utility. Refer to the documentation that came with
your computer. You may need to verify or change some BIOS settings.
The following common solutions may correct your problem:
• Make sure you have installed the adapter in a bus master-enabled slot.
On some computers, not all slots are bus master enabled by default.
Check your BIOS settings. Enable PCI/PXI bus mastering, if your
BIOS has such an option.
• Reserve interrupts (IRQ) and/or memory addresses for ISA adapters.
This prevents PCI/PXI boards from using the same settings ISA boards
are using. Try changing some of the interrupts that are reserved for
ISA, but not being used, to reserved for PCI/PXI.
• Update your BIOS. Sometimes updating the BIOS will correct some
configuration problems.
• Configure the PCI/PXI slot for level-triggered interrupts instead of
edge-triggered interrupts in BIOS.
Additional Troubleshooting Tools
The PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters CD-ROM contains an Intel utility
for troubleshooting the gigabit Ethernet adapter.
Complete the following steps to install the tool:
1. Navigate to the appropriate directory for your operating system on the
PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters CD-ROM.
2. Run the setup.exe program.
3. Start the tool by double-clicking the Ethernet Adapter icon in the
system tray.