Re: Gateway E-4200 install probs
Seth R Arnold wrote:
>
> Steve, I can let you know what I have learned --
>
> the 3c59x.c file included with the kernel (even 2.2.12) is old and out of
> date. You need to go to Donald Becker's webpage (cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov, iirc)
> and download the 0.99L or newer version of the 3c59x.c file, replace the
> 3c59x.c file that comes with the kernels, remake, recompile, and install.
>
> Rumor has it that the new driver is in 2.2.13pre? -- so 2.2.13 should have
> it. Again, *rumor has it that*... so, you won't need to go through this
> hassle always, just for a little while longer.
>
> Have fun. :)
>
> On Mon, Sep 27, 1999 at 05:35:11PM -0500, Stephen R. Gore wrote:
> > I'm trying to install slink on a Gateway E-4200 (PIII 400). This is
> > a testbed install, eventually to be an entire lab. I've had no problems
> > installing to an older E-3200 (PII 300).
> >
> > The problem is that the network card (3COM 3c905.c) isn't recognized.
> > When I select the appropriate module from the network drivers menu, insmod
> > fails (device not found). I've switched to another VT, and dmesg shows:
> > "Unrecognized 3COM PCI device type 9200 detected. Leaving unconfigured."
> >
> > I'm sure of the card type (I've opened the case and read the numbers on
> > the card). I've also tried different configuration options (basically all
> > the ones listed).
> >
> > Any help appreciated.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Steve
> >
Steve, you're also likely to run into problems with the
Rage128-based video card if you install X. You can download a
driver from www.suse.com, which worked for me.
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