On 3 Mar 2002, Thedore Knab wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone has Linux running on a Gateway E-3600.
>
> I recompiled the kernel with 2.4.17 and the eepro100.
>
> Are there any issues with the eepro100 and and the 2.4.17 ?
>
> During downloads, the machine locks up tighter than a clam.
>
> This lookup occurs in and out of X, so I don't think it is an X problem.
>
> I am also using the nv frame buffer rather than the NV driver.
>
> I don't see any errors in the syslogs.
>
> Maybe I am using the wrong module.
>
> Any ideas ?
>
> Specs for Gatway E-3600:
> Pentium 4 1500Mhz
> 512 MB 133 Mhz RAM
> GeForce 2 MX: 32MB NVIDIA(TM) AGP Graphics Accelerator
> 40GB 7200RPM Ultra ATA100 hard drive
> Integrated Intel 10/100 (EV) Ethernet Adapter
> Integrated Sound Blaster compatible audio
> IDE 20x min./48x max. CD-ROM drive
> ---------------------
> Ted Knab
This is a known problem with the eepro100 driver, though it doesn't have
anything to do with 2.4.17 or the other hardware you have, I don't think.
It seems to be a relatively kernel-independent issue. I experienced it
myself, and you'll find extensive discussion of it, along with other
issues, on the eepro100 mailing list. However, I would not waste your
time going there. Just try the Intel driver. The kernel module source is
available as Debian package e100-source.
I tried this with 2.4.17. Previous to this I was getting lockups around 20
to 30 seconds into a heavy download (like apt-get does) on a reproducible,
regular basis. After switching to e100 all problems went away. Warning:
the e100 driver has its own issues, so it is not certain to fix your
problem. But certainly give it a try.
Sincerely, Faheem Mitha.
