At 22:51 18.01.2001 +0000, you wrote:
>I have just installed Mandrake on a P60 with 2 3Com 3c509b Ethernet cards.
>
>The system doesn't recognise the cards, what command can I use to add the
>correct device drivers ??
>
>Rob
rob,
at first u will have to ensure that your precompiled kernel has built-in
(or module) support for your ethernet cards.
i assume that is has not built-in because the drivers didnt come up at boot
time.
so you should check for a module called "3c509" (this is the module for
these cards, at least in kernel 2.2.18) in /lib/modules/ and all
subdirectories.
if u dont find the module u have to recompile your kernel to support your
ethernet cards.
if this is the case i suggest u read the Kernel-Howto located in
/usr/doc/HOWTO or www.linuxdoc.org and first make sure to configure
the kernel for your eth cards ( and at least to fit your other needs,
btw...if u recompile your kernel.....i suggest doing it with a new version,
2.2.18 worked good for me, u can download it and all other versions at
www.kernel.org ).
greetings,
--quay
