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PCI Installation Tips
NOTE: These instructions do not apply to the PRO/100 VE, VM, and 82562EH
based Phoneline Desktop Adapters and Network Connections.
PCI computers are designed to automatically configure add-in cards each time
the computer starts. Your PCI computer sets the I/O address and IRQ level for
your network adapter when the computer starts. These values cannot be changed
by Intel adapter software. If you experience a problem when the computer starts,
you may need to follow additional configuration steps.
On some computers, manual configuration is possible through the computer’s
PCI BIOS setup utility. Refer to your computer’s documentation. You may need
to verify or change some BIOS settings.
Some common PCI solutions are listed here:
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Bus master-enabled slots. On some computers, not all slots are bus master
enabled by default. Check your BIOS PCI bus setting. It will be set to
either Busmaster or Non-busmastered. Choose Busmaster.
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Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses for ISA adapters. This
prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings ISA cards are
using. Check your PCI BIOS setup program. There may be IRQ options
such as Enable for ISA, Reserve for ISA, or Disable for PCI. This option is
sometimes in the Plug and Play area of the BIOS setup.
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Enable the PCI slot. In some PCI computers, you must use the PCI BIOS
setup program to enable the PCI slot. This is especially common in PCI
computers with the PhoenixBIOS*.
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Update your PCI BIOS. An updated PCI system BIOS can correct some
PCI configuration problems. Call your computer manufacturer to see if an
updated BIOS version is available for your computer.
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Configure the slot for level-triggered interrupts. The slot the adapter is
using must be configured for level-triggered interrupts rather than edge-
triggered interrupts. Check your PCI BIOS Setup program.
Here are some examples of PCI BIOS setup program parameters:
PCI slot #:
Slot where the adapter is installed
Master:
ENABLED
Slave:
ENABLED
Latency timer:
40
Interrupt:
Choose an IRQ from the list
Edge-level:
Level
The exact wording of these parameters varies with different computers.