Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................... 3
1.1 Product Introduction ....................................................... 3
1.2 Features .......................................................................... 3
1.3 Requirements ................................................................. 4
1.4 Package Contents ........................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Getting Started .................................................. 5
2.1 Hardware Installation ..................................................... 5
2.2 Driver Installation ........................................................... 6
2.2.1 Installation for Windows .......................................... 6
2.2.2 Installation for Linux ................................................ 8
2.3 Verifying the installation ................................................. 9
2.3.1 Verifying for Windows ............................................. 9
2.3.2 Verifying for Linux ................................................. 10
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Tips ....................................... 11
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
This PCIe 10G SPF+ Network Card is a cost-effective solution
that delivers fast and reliable 10 Gbps network access at longer
distances than copper-based networks. Using the SPP+
transceiver of your choice, you can connect your PCI Express-
based server or workstation directly to your 10G fiber optic
network.
1.2 Features
Supports common 10GbE SFP+ optical and Direct
Attached Copper modules
EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
Up to 9K Jumbo Frames
IP, TCP and UPD checksum offloading (IPv4, IPv6)
capabilities
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Designed to meet PCI Express Specification Revision 3.0
Eight lane (x8) PCI Express compatible with x8 and x16 PCI
Express slots
IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN
Intel PROSet Utility for Microsoft Device Manager
1.3 Requirements
Hardware
The following system specs are recommended minimum
PCIe slot: Available 8-Lanes PCI-Express slot gen 2.0 or later
Processor: Quad Core 3.0GHz or higher
RAM: 4GB memory or higher
Software
Operating systems supported (64 bits only)
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
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