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Network Communications Guide
Evo Desktop Family
Evo Workstation Family
Document Part Number: 177922-004
May 2002
This guide provides definitions and instructions for using network
interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on select
desktop and workstation models.

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Network Communications Guide
Evo Desktop Family
Evo Workstation Family
Fourth Edition May 2002
Document Part Number: 177922-004

Contents
Network Communications Guide
NIC-Based Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wake-On-LAN Support (WOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Interpreting the Network Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disabling 802.3u Auto-Negotiation Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing Network Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide iii