Right, I don't have the URLs handy but what you'll find looking around is that the problem is often related to usage on 10BaseT networks. I ended up downloading a utility to flip a few bits on the card, then the driver seems to be OK on my 10BaseT network. Intel has information on the problem.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Faheem Mitha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Thedore Knab" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <debian-user@lists.debian.org> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 8:38 PM Subject: Re: eepro100 with P4 (Gateway E-3600) > > > 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. > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
