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      hoysoi4
      last edited by

      Hi everybody.
      I'm just a new for pfSense. Now I have a plan to upgrade pfSense version 1.2.3-release to pfSense version
      2.0. But I'm not sure about HW spec as below that support in compatibility list or not.

      Could you please advice about detail as below that are compatibility with pfsense v 2.0?

      Dell OptiPlex(TM) 390MT
      2nd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 Processor (3.30GHz,3MB)
      BIOS Utilities Set-Up (EUP Enable)
      Intel(R) H61 Express Chipset 1
      Integrated Conexant CX20641 High Definition Audio Codec 1
      Integrated Realtek LOM 1
      Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000(when CPU selected with Core i CPUs)
      Integrated Intel HD Graphics(when CPU selected with Cel/Pentium CPUs)
      4GB (1x4GB) Non-ECC DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM Memory
      500GB 7200 RPM 3.5" SATA Hard Drive
      OptiPlex(TM) MT Chassis Mainstream Heatsink (65watts)
      16X Max DVD + /- RW with Dual Layer Write Capabilities for MT & DT
      Dell(TM) E1912H 18.5" Monitor with LED backlight
      Intel(R) HD Graphics 2000 Integrated Graphics
      Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit Networking Card, Full Height ==> Dual
      Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 PCIe Gigabit Networking Card ==> 2
      Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker

      Thank you so much.

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        asterix
        last edited by

        Looks good to me.

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        • stephenw10S
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
          last edited by

          You may need this tweak for the Broadcom  NICs:
          http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Tuning_and_Troubleshooting_Network_Cards#Broadcom_bge.284.29_Cards

          Steve

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            hoysoi4
            last edited by

            Thank you for answer. You meant my PC spec are compatibility with pfSense 2.0. But
            need to config follow yours guide or not ?
            Please advice and Thank you so much.

            @stephenw10:

            You may need this tweak for the Broadcom  NICs:
            http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Tuning_and_Troubleshooting_Network_Cards#Broadcom_bge.284.29_Cards

            Steve

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            • stephenw10S
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
              last edited by

              Yes it should all work fine with pfSense 2.0.1.
              You might find you need to do the Broadcom network card tweak. You might not. It's hard to say since you have one dual port card and two single port cards. I would guess that you will need the tweak.

              Steve

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                asterix
                last edited by

                Broadcom NIC should be fine. I used a dual port Broadcom NIC for a previous build without any issues or tweaks.

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