# Overview

Welcome to the User's Guide for the Intel® PRO/100 family of desktop adapters. This guide covers hardware and software installation, setup procedures, and troubleshooting tips for these adapters.

| NOTE: This guide refers only to drivers and features available on IA-32-based computer platforms and platforms based on Intel® EM64T. These drivers are not compatible with Itanium®-based computers. For further information, see the additional user guides.

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### Installing the Network Adapter

If you are installing a network adapter, follow this procedure.
If you are upgrading the driver software, start with step 5.

1. Make sure that you are installing the latest driver software for the adapter you are installing. For a list of supported adapters, click here.

2. Review system requirements.

3. Insert the adapter(s) in the computer.

4. Attach the network cable(s).

5. Install the drivers.

6. For Windows systems, install the Intel® PROSet software.

If you have any problems with basic installation, see Troubleshooting.

You can set up advanced features, if necessary. The available features and the configuration process varies with the adapter and your operating system.

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