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NiceGuy
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 Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject: What module do I need to load for my ethernet card? |
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Hello,
Performing a Gentoo Build on a industrial machine ... however when the system boots up .. it does not appear to recognize my Ethernet cards. When I perform a lspci .. I get the following:
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HOST Bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT8605 [ProSavage PM133 ]
PCI Bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc VT8605 [PM133 AGP
ISA Bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT8266686 [Appollo] Super Solution] (rev 40)
IDE interface: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT826586A/B/VT82C686/A/B/VT823x/A/C PIPC Bus Master IDE (rev 06)
USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82xxxxx UHC1 USB 1.1 Controller (rev 1a)
USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82xxxxx UHC1 USB 1.1 Controller (rev 1a)
Bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc VT82C686 [Appollo Super AGP] (rev 40)
Multimedia Audio Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc VT826686 AC97 Audio Controller (rev 50)
Ethernet Controller: Intel Corporation 8255xER/82551IT Fast Ethernet Controller (rev10)
Ethernet Controller: Intel Corporation 8255xER/82551IT Fast Ethernet Controller (rev10)
VGA Compatible Controller: S3 Inc 86C380 [ProSavage DDR KKM266] (rev 02)
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I should probably point out that my interface's are onboard ... (what I mean is ... they are a part motherboard) and are not actually in a "PCI" slot .. so I am not really sure if the lspci command is the proper utility to use to assist me.
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NeddySeagoon
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NiceGuy,
The PCI Interface defines a standard for connecting things to computer systems. Permanently connected devices can still use the standard.
It allows PC manufacterers to save money and space by not using a connector, so lspci is indeed the right tool.
You need either e100 or eepro100 - both should work for your Ethernet interfaces. Google shows that e100 has (had?) some issues with your chipset.
Note that one of these drivers is obsolete, so both may not be available to you.
Warning: You may build both drivers as modules <M> and decide which one you will use later. You must not make both build in <*>. In that situation you would have two drivers for the same hardware at the same time. Usually neither works then.
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