Re: which driver for onboard ethernet controller on Dell Diemnsion 8300 ??

[Scarletdown <gsutton9503@charter.net>]

Kent West wrote:
> Axel Burwitz wrote:

> > I have a Dell Dimension 8300 with a ethernet controller onboard, and the
> > system info tool in kde detects:
> > "Ethernet controller : Intel Corp.: Unknown device 1050 (rev02)
> > Subsystem : Dell Computer Corp. Unknown device 0157"
> >
> >  
>
> Looks like your kernel isn't recognizing the ethernet controller. IF 
> you're running a 2.2 kernel, you might try upgrading to a 2.4.

You might also try booting with a Knoppix CD and see if your NIC is 
recognized.  If it is, then you can do a Knoppix Hard Drive install.