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Cabling
For 1000BASE-T OR 100BASE-TX.use Category 5 or Category5e
wiring, twisted 4-pair copper:
Make sure you use Category 5 cabling that complies with the TIA-568
wiring specification Length is 100 meters max. Category 3 wiring
supports only 10Mbps.
Software
Operating systems supported:
• FreeBSD, Linux
• VMWare ESXi
• Win7, Win8, Win8.1/Win10
• Win-server2012, Win-server2008, Win-server2016
5. Hardware Installation
1. Turn Off the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe x4/x8/X16 slot.
4. To install the card, carefully align the card’s bus connector with
the selected PCIe slot on the motherboard. Push the board down
firmly.
5. Replace the slot bracket’s holding screw to secure the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
6. Driver Installation
Installation for Windows
You must have administrative rights to the operating system to
install the drivers.
1. Insert the CD driver bound with Intel network driver into your
CD-ROM drive.