FreeBSD LAN driver for
PRO120 100/10 Mbps PCI Bus Fast Ethernet Adapters
=================================================
Your Driver Diskette should contain the following files in the
subdirectory \FREEBSD:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Files Contents
--------------------------------------------------------------------
readme.txt Text file about driver installation for the
FreeBSD.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
A. Introduction.
----------------
This is a FreeBSD driver information for PRO120 100/10 Mbps
PCI Bus Fast Ethernet Adapters whose released version is 2.2.x/3.0.
These FreeBSD drivers' source code can be downloaded from these
websites:
http://www.freebsd.org/~wpaul/Macronix/3.0 source for FreeBSD 3.0
http://www.freebsd.org/~wpaul/Macronix/2.2 source for FreeBSD 2.2.x
http://www.freebsd.org/~wpaul/Macronix/README installation instructions
The FreeBSD driver requires the following hardware and software:
- PRO120 100/10 Mbps PCI Bus Fast Ethernet Adapters.
- FreeBSD OS.
B. Installation Procedure.
--------------------------
1. Download the version of if_mx.c and if_mxreg.h that goes with your
version of FreeBSD. The 3.0 directory contains code for FreeBSD 3.0.
The 2.2 directory is for FreeBSD 2.2.5, 2.2.6, 2.2.7 and 2.2.8.
2. Make sure you have the kernel source unpacked under /usr/src.
3. Copy if_mx.c and if_mxreg.h to /sys/pci.
4. Edit /sys/conf/files and add a line that says:
pci/if_mx.c optional mx device-driver
5. Edit your kernel config file (e.g. /sys/i386/conf/GENERIC)
and add a line that says:
device mx0
6. config and compile a new kernel
7. copy the kernel to the root directory, then reboot.
Note:
Interfaces should be detected as mx0, mx1, etc... You should edit
/etc/rc.conf to have the interface brought up automatically when
the system boots.
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.