NOTE: Some Intel Gigabit server and desktop adapters utilize the PCI Express bus. You may utilize a slot that is longer than your adapter’s connector with no harm, but do not attempt to install in a slot that is shorter than the PCI Express connector.
Intel® PRO/100 and Gigabit copper adapters: Connect the network cable or cables to the adapter using Category 3, 4, or 5 Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE) network cable for 10 Mbps networks. Use Category 5 (4 pair) cable for 100 or 1000 Mbps networks and for any residential networks.
Intel® Gigabit fiber adapters with SC connector: Remove and save the fiber optic connector cover. Insert a 1000Base-SX duplex type SC fiber optic connector into the TX/RX ports on the adapter bracket.
Intel® Gigabit fiber adapters with LC connector: Remove and save the fiber optic connector cover. Insert an LC connector into the adapter, with correct cabling for your adapter type (1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX). Conversion cables to other connector types (such as SC) may be used if the cabling matches the optical specifications of the adapter, including length limitations.
Start your computer and follow the driver installation instructions below.
Note that you must have administrative rights to the operating system to install the drivers.
To build a binary RPM* package of this driver, run 'rpmbuild -tb <filename.tar.gz>'. Replace <filename.tar.gz> with the specific file name of the driver.
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Move the base driver tar file to the directory of your choice. For example, use '/home/username/e1000' or '/usr/local/src/e1000'.
tar zxf e1000-<x.x.x>.tar.gz
cd e1000-<x.x.x>/src/
make installThe binary will be installed as:
/lib/modules/<kernel_version>/kernel/drivers/net/e1000.o
The install locations listed above are the default locations. They might not be correct for certain Linux distributions.
insmod e1000 <parameter>=<value>
ifconfig eth<x> <IP_address>
ping <IP_address>
To install other drivers, see the User's Guide on the adapter CD or visit your customer support web site: http://support.intel.com.
Last modified on 10/11/07 3:48p Revision 14