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7.1 Introduction
The Single Link Gigabit Ethernet Controller device comes with a PCI Express inter-
face and Gigabit Ethernet cable connectivity. The device integrates with the PCI
Express interface, BMUs, RAM, MAC, PHY, and SERDES cores.
PCI Express Features:
 PCI Express base specification 1.0a compliant
 X1 PCI Express interface 2.5GHz signaling
 Active state power management (L0s) support
MAC / PHY Features:
 Configurable 48KB deep buffer
 Compliant to 802.3x flow control support
 IEEE802.1p and 802.1q support
 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant
7.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. Verify which operat-
ing system is in use on the PPC-S155T, and then refer to the corresponding installa-
tion flow chart. Then, follow the steps described in the flow chart. Installation will be
quick to complete the installation successfully, even if the user is not familiar with the
instructions for installing a new Windows OS.
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 98/NT/ME/2000
Upon installing on Windows 98, the system will automatically detect the Ethernet
hardware and install the Ethernet driver. It is recommended that you upgrade to the
Intel driver as following
1. Select “Start”, “Settings”, “Control Panel”, “System”
2. Click “Device Manager” and highlight “PCI Ethernet Controller”
3. Select “Properties”
4. Choose “Driver” folder
5. Click “Update Driver”
6. Follow the instructions
7. Click “Next”
8. Choose “search for a better driver than the one your device is using now Rec-
ommended,“ Click “Next”
9. Select “CD-ROM drive”, click “Next” to proceed
10. Choose Drive “d”, click “OK” to proceed
11. Insert Windows 98 Disk, click “Finish” to finish the installation
Note! The CD-ROM drive is designated as “D” throughout this chapter.
The following are examples only. You must follow the instructions and
pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen