On Mon, 2002-09-30 at 18:54, Robert L. Cochran wrote: > I have 2 questions about ethernet devices. > > 1. What are the empty IC sockets on 10/100 PCI ethernet cards for?
Usually they are sockets for "boot rom", it would give the card the ability to PXE boot from the network. They are obviously not needed for most day to day use (unless you are trying to PXE boot the machines) > 2. And where would I obtain whatever plugs into them? Do a google search for "boot rom" and your network card model. > Thanks > > Bob Cochran > Greenbelt, Maryland, USA -- Chris Kloiber
