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Old 01-17-2003, 02:00 PM   #1
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eth0 initialization fails


Just had cable access installed. eth0 initialization fails on boot. Cannot find an answer to this situation.

I'd be happy to provide any info necessary, but honestly, I have no idea where to begin.

Please help
 
Old 01-17-2003, 03:30 PM   #2
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When I build new using Internet Configuration Wizard I am letting it default to 3c501 for the device. It is inactive and I cannot seem to activate it.

Anyone?
 
Old 01-17-2003, 03:33 PM   #3
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More info...
Am running an Asus a7v8x motherboard on which the ethernet jack exists.
 
Old 01-17-2003, 04:28 PM   #4
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Does your documentation for the motherboard include any manufacturer/model information for the network card?
 
Old 01-17-2003, 04:40 PM   #5
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mcleo...

No. I've consulted the manual and there is no info other than "LAN (optional) Broadcom 10/100Mbps or 1 Gbps Ethernet controller." I have left a message for Asus to get back to me via phone--their web site sucks. (Sorry about the language boys and girls)

I am really frustrated and worried that I may have just run into a Linux roadblock. I hope not! I have been able to do everything with my Lin machine and I hope that I can find an answer to this also.

Thomas
 
Old 01-17-2003, 04:41 PM   #6
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Wait a minute! You asked about network card... The rj45 jack is on the motherboard
 
Old 01-17-2003, 04:55 PM   #7
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Otherwise bying a network card shouldn't be too expensive would it
 
Old 01-17-2003, 05:02 PM   #8
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Ztyx,

Hmmm... Why should I need to do that? I have a cat's ass motherboard. There must be a better answer than to go out and spend more money.

Thanks, though.
 
Old 01-17-2003, 05:19 PM   #9
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Perhaps this page might be of some use:
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/...g.cgi?id=76516
is claims that your network card "is based on the Broadcom
BCM4401 LAN controller".

Also read comment #8 as it seems to be somehow what you're looking for.
 
Old 01-17-2003, 06:44 PM   #10
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You could also check out the newsgroup "a.o.l.mandrake" ince they also seem to have a long discussion concerning the network card on your mother board.
The subject is "ASUS A7V8X - Broadcom 4401 problems".
 
Old 01-18-2003, 07:44 AM   #11
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Good morning Ztyx and thank you. I am back at it this morning with renewed spirit. I'll let you know how I make out. Heck, I'll even admit to you if I end up going out buying a LAN card. lol
 
Old 01-18-2003, 06:31 PM   #12
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Hehe - Good Luck, whether you buy one or not... =)
 
Old 01-18-2003, 06:55 PM   #13
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I've reinstalled RH8 because I was feeling like I had done too much crap to this baby. Also, I was getting errors when trying to run the "./configure," "make," "makeinstall," etc commands in an effort to get the broadcom on-board to run. Also, when I tried to install a kernel development rpm (don't know if it has anything to do with above problems) I was being told that krb5-libs 1.2.5-6 was required; further, when I downloaded krb5-libs 1.2.5-6 and went to install it I was told italready existed. Aaaaarrrrgggghhh!

Anyway, I said to hell with it and reinstalled RH* and this time I installed every damn package there is! lol. Tomorrow morning I will be back at it trying to get the broadcom 4400 driver going.

If anyone can offer some detailed ste-by-step instructions, that would be wonderful. I shall persevere one way or the other.

Kind regards,
Thomas

PS: Ztyx, I haven't bought that card yet, but if I come to the point where I admit defeat, can you (or anyone) offer a suggestion for the best card to buy? Money is no object. (Don't tell my wife I said that!)
 
Old 01-21-2003, 02:14 PM   #14
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The drivers for the broadcom 4401 are included with the A7V8X motherboard CD. A readme is included for proper configuration as well. Check your CD and use those drivers if they're there, or else email me and I can send you the tar file and readme. sr_pedo [ at ] yahoo . com Good luck!
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