# Overview

Welcome to the User's Guide for Intel adapters installed in Itanium™-based computers. This guide covers hardware and software installation, setup procedures, and troubleshooting tips for Intel network adapters.

To select a topic, click a link in the table of contents column to the left.

| NOTE: If you are using a 32-bit processing environment (Intel® Pentium®-based computers), you should select one of the other user guides from the User Information page.

## Installing the Network Adapter

If you are installing the network adapter, follow this procedure.
If you are upgrading the driver software, start with step 4.

1. Go over the basic requirements in system requirements

2. Follow the procedure in put the network adapter(s) in the computer

3. Carefully attach the network cable(s)

4. After the network adapter is in the computer, install the network drivers

5. Install the Intel® PROSet II control panel utility.

6. You may also want to test the network adapter(s) (optional)

7. Register your adapter online. Go to Intel Product Registration web site.

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

## Advanced Features

Depending on your adapter models, you may be able to assign them to teams or set other advanced features, once basic installation is complete. The configuration process varies, depending on your operating system. For more information, see the following topics.

Intel PROSet II

Set Up Speed and Duplex

Set Up Teams

Set Up VLANs

Hot Plug Support

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