Maybe this helps:
ftp://ftp.tyan.com/Broadcom/LAN/BCM57XX/v7.6.2/Manuals/linux.htm
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Michael Keuter
> Am 03.10.2017 um 00:39 schrieb d...@ryson.org:
>
> All,
>
> I'm trying my hand at running AstLinux as a VM under Proxmox. My first
> effort used bridged Ethernet as detailed in the AstLinux Documentation, which
> appeared to work fine.
>
> In the effort to pull defeat from the jaws of success, I subsequently changed
> the configuration to use PCI Passthrough and "directly" connect two NICs to
> AstLinux. In addition to improving host machine security, I hoped that this
> configuration might present a more sensible and consistent MAC address to my
> ISP's finicky modem. (I have to call them for an intervention whenever my
> MAC address changes.)
>
> Despite the fact that I don't know what I'm doing, the AstLinux VM is running
> and lspci shows both adapters. However, it doesn't appear to be loading a
> driver. Or, for whatever reason, AstLinux isn't seeing either NIC.
>
> The adapters are "Broadcom Limited NetXtreme II BCM5709 Gigabit Ethernet (rev
> 20)." At first I thought the tg3 (Broadcom) driver might be suitable so I
> added "tg3" to the modules.rc file. That didn't help. I've since seen that
> QLogic acquired this product line a few years ago, so perhaps tg3 no longer
> supports these products.
>
> If necessary, I can drive to Micro Center on the way home from work and buy
> an Intel NIC. However, I'd rather use the hardware I have if possible.
>
> I'd appreciate your thoughts.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
>
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