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Date:      Thu, 16 Oct 1997 14:29:21 -0400
From:      Red Barchetta <paradox@pegasus.rutgers.edu>
To:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   3c509 ethernet adapter driver???
Message-ID:  <3.0.3.32.19971016142921.0094f1c0@pegasus.rutgers.edu>

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For the past two days, I have been trying to install various versions of
the 2.2.5-BETAs from 22releng.freebsd.org.  I need to do a network-based
install, but my network card is not being detected on bootup.  I have a
3com 3c509 adapter (with all 3 connector types), which a search of the list
archives reveals has been a problem in the past.  I have tried everything I
can find in the archives, including checking my card's settings with the
3c5x9cfg.exe program, powering down completely before booting from the
install disk, disabling all other devices that are probed at I/O address
0x300, assuring that PnP mode is turned off, manually setting the
parameters shown in the boot utility to match those of my card, etc.

In all cases, I get the following boot messages:

16 3x509 board(s) on ISA found at 0x200 0x200 0x200 ... (16 instances of
0x200)
ep0 not found at 0x300

I don't know what to make of these messages... it appears that the card is
being detected in some fashion, but that there is some problem as well.  I
know that the card itself works properly (I use it just fine under Win95
and NT).

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.  Please cc: me on
replies, as I am not subscribed to the list anymore.

In case this helps, here is the card configuration as reported by
3c5x9cfg.exe:
	I/O:	300h
	IRQ:	12
	Boot PROM:	Disabled
	Transceiver Type:	On-board TP (RJ-45)
	Network Driver Optimization:	Windows or OS/2 Client
	Max. Modem Speed:	No modem
	Plug and Play Capability:	Disabled
	Full Duplex:	Disabled

Thanks!

Ernie Pistor





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