Re: the missing firmware files are: bnx2/bnx2-mips-06-5.0.0.j3.fw
On Fri 09 Mar 2012 at 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 ?
You want the firmware-bnx2 package. On an installed system you enable
the non-free archive and get it in your usual way. During an install put
the .deb on a USB stick. The Debian wiki will have more on catering for
firmware.
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