# Overview

Welcome to the User's Guide for the Intel® PRO/10GbE Server Adapters. This guide covers hardware and software installation, setup procedures, and troubleshooting tips for all Intel PRO/10GbE server adapters.

| NOTE: This guide refers only to drivers and features available on IA-32-based computer platforms and platforms based on Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology. These drivers are not compatible with Itanium®-based computers.

To select a topic, click a link in the table of contents column to the left.

### Installing the Network Adapter

If you are installing a network adapter, follow this procedure.
If you are upgrading the driver software, start with step 6.

| NOTE: Intel PRO/10GbE Server Adapters do not support unattended driver installation.

1. Make sure that the driver software on the Intel CD supports the adapter you are installing.

2. Review system requirements here.

3. Follow the procedure in put the network adapter(s) in the computer.

4. Carefully attach the network cable(s).

5. After the network adapter is in the computer, install the network driver.

6. For Windows systems, install the Intel® PROSet software.

7. Test the network adapter. For more information, select Test the Adapter in the table of contents.

8. Register your adapter online. Go to Intel Product Registration web site.

If you have any problems with basic installation, see Troubleshooting. Once you have installed the network adapter(s), you can set other advanced features. The available features and the configuration process varies with the adapter and your operating system.

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