If you absolutely must run it: verify the hash, disable Secure Boot, use a stable power source, and triple-check that you have the correct model. One wrong keystroke can turn a functional Gigabit port into an expensive piece of inert silicon.
# On Linux/Mac: md5sum Gmac10-x64.iso Get-FileHash Gmac10-x64.iso -Algorithm MD5 Gmac10-x64.iso
| Vendor | Chipset Series | Typical Use Case | |--------|----------------|------------------| | Broadcom | NetXtreme BCM57xx | Dell PowerEdge servers (R710, R720) | | Intel | 82574L, 82576, I350 | Supermicro X9/X10 motherboards | | Marvell | 88E8057, 88E8075 | Older consumer/server hybrid boards | | Realtek | RTL8168/8111 | Low-end server/workstation onboard | If you absolutely must run it: verify the