# System Requirements: IA-32 Computers

Before installing the Intel® 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, depending on your adapter:
  - PCI-X slot (v1.0a compliant), 3.3v PCI-X signaling, operating at 66, 100 or 133 MHz
  - PCI bus master slot (v2.3 compliant), 3.3v PCI signaling, 32- or 64-bit, operating at 33 or 66 MHz
  - One open PCI-Express slot (v1.0a or newer), 8x or 16x.

## Supported 32-bit Operating Systems

- Microsoft Windows 7, with latest service pack installed
- Microsoft Windows 8
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Linux*, v2.4 kernel or higher
- FreeBSD*, v4.8 kernel or higher

## Intel® 64 Architecture Platform Requirements

Intel supplies 64-bit drivers for the following operating systems:

- Microsoft Windows 7, with latest service pack installed
- Microsoft Windows 8
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, with latest service pack installed
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Red Hat* Linux
- SUSE* Linux

Some older Intel(R) Ethernet Adapters do not have full software support for the most recent versions of Microsoft Windows*. Many older Intel Ethernet
Adapters have base drivers supplied by Microsoft Windows. Lists of supported devices per OS are available at http://www.intel.com/support/go/network/adapter/nicoscomp.htm

`Last modified on 4/24/13.`