# System Requirements

Before installing the PRO/100 adapter, check your system for the following required or minimum configuration requirements:

- One open 32-bit busmaster PCI slot

- The latest BIOS for your computer

- Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000, Novell NetWare 3.x to 5.x, Linux, UnixWare or DOS. For others, see Drivers page.

- Windows NT 4.0 requires Service Pack 5 or later.

- For NetWare, Intel suggests you update to the latest Support Pack available, but includes the required NLMs on the Intel CD. See the online User's Guide on the Intel CD for more information.

- Category 5 cabling and connector for 100 Mbps operation. Category 5 or 3 cabling for 10 Mbps operation.

- Some advanced features require server adapters or compatible switches.

You can download the necessary software patches from Microsoft and Novell sites, as listed here:

#### Microsoft Service Packs for NT

Visit the following Microsoft web site for the latest NT Service Pack information. If this site has changed, go to the main Microsoft site and search for the term Service Pack. For other Microsoft operating systems, visit the main www.microsoft.com site.

http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/

#### Novell Support Packs

http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm