Re: the missing firmware files are: bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-5.0.0.j3.fw
On Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:28:52 -0500, Joey L wrote:
> I am using an IBM x3650 7979 that i believe has a netextreme network
> card. On install of Debian Squeeze - I get the following messege:
>
> the missing firmware files are: bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-5.0.0.j3.fw
>
> does anyone know how i can get around this ? Make the network card be
> seen during install ? or after install ?
>
> I have located a file bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-5.0.0.j3.fw in the debian
> repository. But do not know how to or when to use it ? thanks
> mjh
This wiki page will answser all your questions :-)
http://wiki.debian.org/Firmware
In brief, you need to install "firmware-bnx2" package from the non-free
repository.
Greetings,
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Camaleón
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