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Adapter compatibility and feature support for Windows Vista*

Windows Vista* does not support the following devices:

  • Intel® PRO/10GbE CX4 Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/10GbE LR Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/10GbE SR Server Adapter
  • Intel® Gigabit VT Quad Port Server Adapter
  • Intel® 82575EB Gigabit Network Connection
  • Intel® PRO/100+ Dual Port Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 CT Network Connection
  • Intel® PRO/1000 F Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 PF Quad Port Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 PT Quad Port LP Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 T Desktop Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 T Network Connection
  • Intel® PRO/1000 T Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 XF Network Connection
  • Intel® PRO/1000 XF Server Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 XT Desktop Adapter
  • Intel® PRO/1000 XT Network Connection
  • Intel® PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter

Advanced Network Services is Not Supported in Version 11.2
None of the Advanced Network Services (ANS), including Teaming and VLANs are supported under Windows Vista. Upgrade to the latest software from Download Center to receive ANS support in Windows Vista.

Advanced Network Services Configuration of VLANs is Supported in Version 12.0 and Later
Software release 12.0 adds support for configuring VLANs under Windows Vista. Teaming is not supported in version 12.1 and earlier. 

Advanced Network Services Configuration of Teams is Supported in Version 12.2 and Later
Software release 12.2 adds support for configuring teams under Windows Vista.

Windows Vista* does not support Express Teaming
Teaming all ports of a multi-port NIC using Express Teaming is not supported under Windows Vista.

Known Issues

Unexpected reboot on driver update
If a direct Cache Access (DCA)-capable device has registered with the QuickData driver to perform DCA, the driver will not unload. When the QuickData driver is updated, the operating system will force a reboot.

Bug checks and system instability when passing traffic with misconfigured Jumbo Packets setting
If you are experiencing bug checks or system instability when passing traffic, please check your Jumbo Packet settings. If Jumbo Packets are not configured correctly, a mis-sized packet may be sent to the affected system. This results in the bug checks and system instability.

Team is passing traffic, but the Network Utilization is 0%
Under Windows Vista, the networking tab of the Windows Task Manager displays 0% Network Utilization. This is a reporting issue that does not affect functionality.

Uninstall does not uninstall driver
When the drivers are uninstalled on Microsoft* Windows Vista, the operating system immediately re-installs the in-box drivers. This will cause a number to be appended to the device's displayed name.

Related Documentation

Program Compatibility Assistant appears after driver installation attempt

Install options are blank after running PROSETDX in Windows Vista

Operating System:
Windows Vista* 64, Windows Vista* Starter, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 64-bit version, Windows Vista*, Windows Vista* 32

This applies to:
Intel® PRO/1000 CT Network Connection
Intel® PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 GT Quad Port Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 MF Dual Port Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter (LX)
Intel® PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 PT Desktop Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter
Intel® PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter

Solution ID: CS-023749
Date Created: 30-Nov-2006
Last Modified: 01-May-2008
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