Chapter 8 Network Interface Card Detection

This chapter provides an overview of the basic scenarios for detecting network interface cards. The chapter is divided into the following general categories:

• Overview of Network Interface Card Detection in Section 8.1

• Architecture of NIC Detection in Section 8.2

• NIC Detection Usage in Section 8.3

• OEM Interfaces for NIC Installation in Section 8.4

• Initial Setup Detection Process and Secondary NIC Detection Installation Processes in Section 8.5