Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 21:10:12 -0700 From: Mike Smith <msmith@freebsd.org> To: John Utz <john@utzweb.net> Cc: Mike Smith <msmith@FreeBSD.ORG>, Kevin Oberman <oberman@es.net>, freebsd-mobile@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: is cardbus supported in 4.4-RCX Message-ID: <200109170410.f8H4ACT04453@mass.dis.org> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Sun, 16 Sep 2001 18:44:18 CDT." <Pine.LNX.4.33.0109161832170.26396-100000@jupiter.linuxengine.net>
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> > This 16 bit vs. 32 bit stuff is a red herring. "16 bit" means PCCARD.
> > "32 bit" means CardBus.
>
> so. when i configure the bios to PCIC mode, then i am reincarnating the
> interface ( and thus, the card ) to appear to be a PCCARD, yes?
No, it's a CardBus card. CardBus. CardBus. Got it yet?
> if, it is not true, then could anybody offer up what it is that i am
> telling the bios to do when i set the PCIC compatible mode in the bios?
It just tweaks the chip so that it looks more like a PCCARD controller
(PCIC). It won't help. Forget it. You absolutely cannot use the card
you have. Ok?
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