System Requirements

Before installing the network adapter, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements for Intel® PRO/1000 desktop adapters.

Hardware Compatibility

Supported Operating Systems

You can download the necessary software patches from support sites, as listed here:

Microsoft Windows Service Packs

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
Linux http://www.kernel.org/
FreeBSD http://www.freebsd.org/
Sun Solaris http://sunsolve.sun.com/
UnixWare, Open UNIX http://www.caldera.com/support/ftplists/

Supported Adapters

This driver software is designed to operate with the following Intel PRO/1000 adapters:

Product Name Distinguishing Features LEDs Order Code Board ID # Controller
PRO/1000 T Desktop Adapter Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 2 PWLA8390T A62947-xxx

82544

PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter Copper RJ45 connector, supports 10/100/1000 2

PWLA8390MT

A78408-xxx

82540

Order Code = Printed on product packaging.
Board ID # = A 6-digit code with a 3-digit extension; printed on barcode sticker on the front of the card.

For detailed information on these Intel adapters, see the Specifications page. 

And go to the Adapter & Driver ID Guide: http://support.intel.com/support/network/

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