On 2006/08/10 16:56, Bill wrote: > > > I've been stuck with an Intel pro/1000MT card that is failing > > > with the checksum not valid. > > > > Definitely worth trying 3.9 or a -current snapshot, > > other options include bsd.mp (to use APIC), or try some > > BIOS adjustments (e.g. set some IRQs to ISA/legacy > > instead of PCI) to try and get different IRQs assigned > > to the card. > > Thanks for the advice. I heard from someone who had tried 3.9 and > no-luck with it. > > I figured with the failed checksum it meant something on the card is > goofy, but its all worth a shot.
-current has imported newer em(4) driver code. Also I've seen for myself multiport em(4) cards start working when they're put onto different IRQs, when they had the `checksum not valid' message and also with 2 out of 4 ports missing.