Bug#149698: Dell 2650 & Debian boot
You should use this module:
apt-get -s install bcm5700-module
make-kpkg --revision=1:2650.1.0 kernel_image kernel_module
You should sync the installed kernel and the new .deb module or you will
have dependencies problems.
Stef...
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> We have a couple of 2650's right now. We were able to get past the
> sym53c416 spot using the 2.4 kernel, but at this point we're looking for
> the gigabit ethernet drivers and correct raid drivers. We can't
> identify the modules we need to get the install completed.
>
> Shannon
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> Stephane Leclerc wrote:
>>>> The biggest problem is that in the the current boot floppy the sym53c416
>>>> driver is loaded by default.
>>>
>>> NO. I cannot discover this driver on the root disk or in the kernel
>>> configuration, it is only a module, stored in the drivers.tgz volume. So
>>> WHAT do you mean?
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>>> As said, find the real reason for your crash, then we may help.
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>> Difficult for me to redo the test. The ordered 2650 left my office now. I've
>> to wait for the next one.
>>
>> Something is wrong somewhere because when I was booting the cdrom (beta from
>> June 10), the system was stopping just after the sym53c416.c driver. I saw
>> that on the console.
>>
>> May be someone can redo the test. I've put in copy the last 2 users who
>> mailed me.
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>> Hi folks, could you try to explain your problem to Eduard. I no longer have
>> access to the 2650 to clarify the problem.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Stef...
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