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Setup: Intel Network Adapters User Guide

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Setup: Intel® Network Adapters User Guide

Installing Network Drivers
Installing Multiple Adapters
Push Installation for Windows*
Command Line Installation


Installing Network Drivers

Before you begin

To successfully install drivers or software, you must have administrative privileges on the computer.

To install drivers

For directions on how to install drivers for a specific operating system, click one of the links below.

You can install drivers directly from the installation CD or download the files from Customer Support.

For directions on how to install drivers for a specific operating system, select an operating system link below.

NOTE: If you are installing a driver in a computer with existing Intel adapters, be sure to update all the adapters and ports with the latest driver. This ensures that all adapters will function correctly.

Installing Multiple Adapters

Windows Server 2003 users: Follow the procedure in Installing Windows Drivers. After the first adapter is detected, you may be prompted to insert the installation media supplied with your system. After the first adapter driver finishes installing, the next new adapter is detected and Windows automatically installs the driver. (You must manually update the drivers for any existing adapters.) For more information, see Updating the Drivers.

Linux users: Repeat the installation process for each adapter you want to install. For more information, see Linux* Driver for the Intel® 10GbE Server Adapters.

Updating drivers for multiple adapters or ports: If you are updating or installing a driver in a server with existing Intel adapters, be sure to update all the adapters and ports with the latest software. This will ensure that all adapters will function correctly.


Push Installation for Windows

An unattended install or "Push" of Windows enables you to automate Windows installation when several computers on a network require a fresh install of a Windows operating system.

To automate the process, a bootable disk logs each computer requiring installation or update onto a central server that contains the install executable. After the remote computer logs on, the central server then pushes the operating system to the computer.

Supported operating systems


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