> can you download on your 6.1 the kernel-2.2.14-13mdk.i586.rpm and
> kernel-pcmcia-cs-2.2.14-13mdk.i586.rpm reboot and run a :
> -$ cardctl status
as you know, i can't now because i've hosed both of my candidate
notebooks. but these instructions (below) work when i install
freebsd-pao. basically i tell the kernel which i/o address the pcic
uses, which happens to be 0x0000fcfc just like in the example.
hoping this helps,
-- bd
(taken from http://home.jp.freebsd.org/~toshi/PAO3/PAO-FAQ.html)
In this case, you must tell the kernel the PCIC's I/O port
address set by the BIOS. You boot with the install floppy to
obtain the value of the I/O address, then reboot and set the
I/O port address, the kernel will recognize PCIC and PC Card
so you can continue installation.
First, to obtain the PCIC's I/O port address, boot with
install floppy and type "boot -v" at third stage boot prompt.
You will get messages like this:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----
pcic0 <Cirrus Logic PD6729/6730 PC-card Bridge> rev 254 class 60500
int a irq ?? on pci0:19:0
mapreg[10] type=5 addr=0000fcfc size=0004.
~~~~~~~~
bus = 0, slot = 19, func = 0
----------------------------------------------------------------------
----
Here, 0000fcfc is PCIC's I/O port address set by the BIOS.
Once you obtained this value, reboot the PC (because the
kernel should have failed to recognize the PCIC). If the I/O
address printed on the screen scrolls out, set ScreenLock key
on and scroll back using cursor key. You may have to use the
English mode if you are installing with I18N installer.
Second, tell the PCIC's I/O port address to the kernel. For
example, if you have chosen [Start kernel configuration in CLI
mode] in [Kernel Configuration Menu], type instructions below
at config> prompt.
config> port pcic0 0x0000fcfc
config> q
Now, the kernel should correctly recognize the PC Card, and
you can install FreeBSD as you did with 2.2.6-RELEASE and
former.
