The DFE-530TX uses the via-rhine.o. If your distribution of Linux does not have this module built-in, refer to this URL to download the latest via-rhine.c driver. http://www.scyld.com/network/ethercard.html Please refer to the URL below for instructions on compiling the driver by hand. http://www.scyld.com/network/updates.html#single How do I install the DFE-530TX in Linux Red Hat 5.0 and above? ***************************************************************************** Note: The driver for the DFE-530TX, via-rhine.o, is included in Red Hat distributions 5.0 and up. The module is located at /lib/modules/*.*.**-**/net, *.*.**-** being the kernel that you are currently using. Example: 2.2.12-20 Make sure the network card has been installed in a PCI slot that supports bus mastering and that bus mastering has been enabled in the BIOS. Step 1 Log on as root user or any user that has administrative rights and move to the root directory. # cd / [Enter] Step 2 Run linuxconf or netconf to set the device name, kernel, IP address, etc. # netconf [Enter] Select “Basic Host Information”. [Enter] The net device implies that this is the first network card in the computer and the kernel module is the driver for the card. net device: eth0 kernel module: via-rhine Check with your administrator for an appropriate IP address and whether or not you are using static or dynamic addressing. Step 3 Reboot the system with init 6 or use ifup eth0 to refresh the device. Run ifconfig to verify that the settings are correct. ************************************************************************** How do I install a DFE-530TX on Caldera Open Linux? 1. In the KDE environment, click the KDE icon and a menu will pop up. Select "COAS" -> "Network" -> "Ethernet Interfaces" 2. Select "New Device" -> "Show drivers". In this menu, you can choose the NIC driver to install. The DFE-530TX should use the VIA Rhine PCI Fast Ethernet driver. 3. Assign an IP and choose "Init at Boot Time". The driver will be loaded every time you go into Linux.Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.