DFE-670 16-bit PCMCIA ethernet trouble

zytsef · 09-07-2006, 10:34 AM

I've been trying to get my old ThinkPad 380ED running well for the past few weeks and have encountered a problem that's completely beyond me. the D-Link DFE-670TXD ethernet card I got for it doesn't seem to be working, no matter what I try. I've added what I'm pretty sure is the correct information to /etc/pcmcia/config but still no network interface.

output of cardctl ident:

Code:

Socket 0:
   product info: "D-Link", "DFE-670TXD", "PC Card"
   manfid: 0x0149, 0x4530
   function: 6 (network)

Lines I've added to /etc/pcmcia/config:

Code:

card "D-Link DFE-670TXD PC Card"
   manfid 0x0149, 0x4530
   bind "pcnet_cs"

Your help is greatly appreciated.

onebuck · 09-07-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zytsef

I've been trying to get my old ThinkPad 380ED running well for the past few weeks and have encountered a problem that's completely beyond me. the D-Link DFE-670TXD ethernet card I got for it doesn't seem to be working, no matter what I try. I've added what I'm pretty sure is the correct information to /etc/pcmcia/config but still no network interface.

output of cardctl ident:

Code:

Socket 0:
   product info: "D-Link", "DFE-670TXD", "PC Card"
   manfid: 0x0149, 0x4530
   function: 6 (network)

Lines I've added to /etc/pcmcia/config:

Code:

card "D-Link DFE-670TXD PC Card"
   manfid 0x0149, 0x4530
   bind "pcnet_cs"

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Hi,

As root what is the output of;

Code:

#ifconfig -a
#lspci -vv
#cardctl status
#cardctl config
#lsmod

Lenard · 09-07-2006, 01:29 PM

Try replacing in the /etc/pcmcia/config file the card "D-Link DFE-670TXD PC Card" with;

card "D-Link DFE-670-TXD Fast Ethernet"

zytsef · 09-08-2006, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenard

Try replacing in the /etc/pcmcia/config file the card "D-Link DFE-670TXD PC Card" with;

card "D-Link DFE-670-TXD Fast Ethernet"

Tried that first off, as per the recommendation in the HCL, but I switched it after checking cardctl ident.

For gwsandvik: Off the top of my head I know that ifconfig will only show the loopback interface, cardctl status will show that it's a 5V 16bit card, and cardctl config will basicly show the info that cardctl ident provides. As for the rest, I may provide details later.

I appreciate the responses.

onebuck · 09-08-2006, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zytsef

Tried that first off, as per the recommendation in the HCL, but I switched it after checking cardctl ident.

For gwsandvik: Off the top of my head I know that ifconfig will only show the loopback interface, cardctl status will show that it's a 5V 16bit card, and cardctl config will basicly show the info that cardctl ident provides. As for the rest, I may provide details later.

I appreciate the responses.

Hi,

I don't want to argue but there is a difference in the commands output. As for request for data to assist a person with a problem, we all troubleshoot differently.

Why are you posting questions when you exempt any assistance.

As for your 'may provide details later' comment. I will know when and if I assist you again.

zytsef · 09-08-2006, 04:44 PM

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I didn't have access to the computer in question at the time and was recalling things off the top of my head.

cardctl config:

Code:

Socket 0:
   Vcc 5.00V  Vpp1 5.0V  Vpp 5.0V

cardctl status:

Code:

Socket 0:
   5V 16-bit PC Card
   function 0: [ready], [wp]

relavent portion of lspci:

Code:

00:13.0 PCMCIA bridge: Cirrus Logic CL 6729 (rev 07)
     Control: I/O+ Mem+ BusMaster- SpecCycle- MemWINV- VGASnoop- ParErr+ Setpping+ SERR- FastB2B-
     Status: Cap- 66MHz- UDF- FastB2B- ParErr- DEVSEL=slow >TAbort- <TAbort- <MAbort- >SERR- <PERR-
     Interrupt: pin A routed to IRQ 0
     Region 0: I/O ports at 03e0 [size=4]

lsmod shows pcmcia_core loaded.

Thanks again

onebuck · 09-09-2006, 07:15 PM

Hi,

Please post the entire lsmod & lspci -vv.

onebuck · 09-10-2006, 12:26 PM

Hi,

One other note, your manfid doesn't look right for the DFE-690TXD.

Do lspci -n to get the pcid.

If you do a lspci -vv -H1 you will get direct access to hardware.

I think your Thinkpad should provide;

Code:

#cardctl ident
Socket 0:
  no product info available
Socket 1:
  product info: "D-Link", "DFE-690TXD","PC Card"
  manfid: 0x0149, 0x0000
  function: 6 (network)
  PCI id: 0x1186,0x1340

I use the Dlink DFE-690TXD on several Thinkpads 760el. I had to do a lot of juggling to get this baby to work. If you do some google you will find the information. You will need to tweak the /etc/pcmcia/config.opts to include the memory windows for Thinkpads and the include ports.

For the TP760el;

Code:

include memory 0x4000000 -0x40001ff
include port 0x1000 -0x17ff

You will have to get the info for your TP model since you failed to provide the lsmod and lspci information that I requested. If you do a google for aliens posts for pcmcia-cs you will get a lot of information.

For the /etc/pcmcia/config;

Code:

#add 05-03-05 11:45 gws
class "network" module "cb_enabler", "pci-scan", "cb_shim", "rtl8189"

#add 05-03-05 11:45 gws
card "D-Link", "DFE-690TXD", "PC Card"
manfid 0x149, 0x0000
bind "realtek"

I also had to add to the /etc/rc.d/rc.pcmcia

Code:

PCIC_OPTS= "poll_interval=100 pci_esc=1"

You will need to go here for the readme. To get the cardbuss_DFE-690TXD driver. You will then need to compile!

zytsef · 09-10-2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwsandvik

One other note, your manfid doesn't look right for the DFE-690TXD.

That's because I have a DFE-670

According to the entry in the HCL and a few sources I found via google it should use the "pcnet_cs" driver.

I appreciate your help and I'll provide the full lspci and lsmod on Monday when I have access to the laptop in question again. Meanwhile I'll look into if and how I might have to open memory windows.

onebuck · 09-11-2006, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zytsef

That's because I have a DFE-670

According to the entry in the HCL and a few sources I found via google it should use the "pcnet_cs" driver.

I appreciate your help and I'll provide the full lspci and lsmod on Monday when I have access to the laptop in question again. Meanwhile I'll look into if and how I might have to open memory windows.

Hi,

My mistake! I still think you will need to touch the /etc/pcmcia config files and amend the memory windows and ports to /etc/pcmcia/config.opt for the Thinkpad.

You could use this in the /etc/pcmcia/config.

Another option would be ndiswrapper and use the windows driver.

Lenard · 09-11-2006, 08:34 AM

I'm beginning to suspect that the pcmcia side of the card is OK, the ethernet side may not be however. Could be a bad broken/bent pin on the pcmcia ethernet connector or something a bit more serious. Could be a bad cable (including the cable that is maybe in the wall) or port on the hub/router/switch is bad.

Does this card work in Windows or in a different system??? When was the card last known to work??

onebuck · 09-11-2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenard

I'm beginning to suspect that the pcmcia side of the card is OK, the ethernet side may not be however. Could be a bad broken/bent pin on the pcmcia ethernet connector or something a bit more serious. Could be a bad cable (including the cable that is maybe in the wall) or port on the hub/router/switch is bad.

Does this card work in Windows or in a different system??? When was the card last known to work??

Hi,

Yes, the card is known to work with windows. You assignment for the irq is because of the lack of correct module environment. That is why you will need to get the config setup properly. You could try the tulip module, it has been known to work with this pcmcia.

Lenard · 09-11-2006, 09:33 AM

I was speaking to the OP zytsef (sorry for any confusion) but I'm glad the card works for you in both Linux and Windows.

You are right however the IRQ problem needs to be addressed.

zytsef · 09-11-2006, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenard

I'm beginning to suspect that the pcmcia side of the card is OK, the ethernet side may not be however. Could be a bad broken/bent pin on the pcmcia ethernet connector or something a bit more serious. Could be a bad cable (including the cable that is maybe in the wall) or port on the hub/router/switch is bad.

Does this card work in Windows or in a different system??? When was the card last known to work??

Never tried this individual card in Windows and I know it's not a bad cable/network connection. It's just that the interface that should be there isn't showing up. Seems to work fine on a Gateway solo 5300...

full lspci -vv:

Code:

00:0.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 430X - 82437MXMob. System Ctrlr (MTSC) & 82438MX Data Path (MTDP) (rev 02)
     Control: I/O- Mem+ BusMaster+ SpecCycle- MemWINV- VGASnoop- ParErr- Stepping- SERR- FastB2B-
     Status: Cap- 66Mhz- UDF- FastB2B- ParErr- DEVSEL=medium >TAbort- <TAbort+ <MAbort+ >SERR- <PERR-
     Latency: 32

00:01.0 Bridge: Intel Corporation 430MX - 82371MX Mobile PCI I/O IDE Xcelerator (MPIIX) (rev 03)
     Control: I/O+ Mem+ BusMaster+ SpecCycle+ MemWINV- VGASnoop- ParErr- Stepping- SERR- FastB2B-
     Status: Cap- 66Mhz- UDF- FastB2B+ ParErr- DEVSEL=medium >TAbort+ <TAbort- <MAbort- >SERR- <PERR-
     Latency: 0

00:03.0 VGA compatable controller: Neomagic Corporation NM2093 [MagicGraph 128ZV] (rev 02) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
     Control: I/O+ Mem+ BusMaster- SpecCycle- MemWINV- VGASnoop- ParErr- Stepping- SERR- FastB2B-
     Status: Cap- 66Mhz- UDF- FastB2B+ ParErr- DEVSEL=medium >TAbort- <TAbort- <MAbort- >SERR- <PERR-
     Interrupt: pin A routed to IRQ 11
     Region 0: Memory at 08000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=4M]

00:13.0 PCMCIA bridge: Cirrus Logic CL 6729 (rev 07)
     Control: I/O+ Mem+ BusMaster- SpecCycle- MemWINV- VGASnoop- ParErr+ Stepping+ SERR- FastB2B-
     Status: Cap- 66Mhz- UDF- FastB2B- ParErr- DEVSEL=slow >TAbort- <TAbort- <MAbort- >SERR- <PERR-
     Interrupt: pin A routed to IRQ 0
     Region0: I/O ports a 03e0 [size=4]

lsmod:

Code:

Module          Size  Used by     Not tainted
usbcore        59148   1
ds              6548   2
i82365         13668   2
isa-pnp        29968   0  [i82365]
pcmcia_core    39172   0  [ds i82365]
ide-scsi        9392   0

running with kernel 2.4.31. Found nothing about memory windows so far.

Thanks again!

zytsef · 11-13-2006, 06:40 PM

After many months of this sitting on the back burner at work I finally got around to it again. I noticed today that it just plain wasn't loading the kernel module for the driver I was using. Modprobe refused to load the driver. Turns out I had to simply run depmod to get the dependent modules for pcnet_cs loaded. Easy solution and added to my burgeoning Linux knowledge.

At last, the beep of success!