# System Requirements: IA-32 Computers

Before installing the Intel® PRO/10GbE Server Adapter, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements.

## Hardware Compatibility

- IA-32-based (32-bit x86 compatible)

- The latest BIOS for your system

- One of the following slot types:

  - PCI bus master slot (v2.3 compliant), 3.3v PCI signaling, 32- or 64-bit, operating at 33 or 66 MHz

  - Recommended: PCI-X slot (v1.0a compliant), 3.3v PCI-X signaling, operating at 66, 100 or 133 MHz

## Supported 32-bit Operating Systems

- Microsoft Windows* 2000 (Server and Advanced Server versions), with latest service pack installed

- Microsoft Windows* Server 2003 (Enterprise Server and Data Center Server versions), with latest service pack installed

- Linux, v2.x kernel or higher

- FreeBSD, v4.8 kernel or higher

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