Linux LAN driver for Macronix MX987xx Family Fast Ethernet Adapters
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Your Driver Diskette should contain the following files in the
subdirectory \LINUX:
A. Introduction.
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This is a Linux driver for Macronix MX987xx Family Fast Ethernet
Adapters whose released version is 1.0. It is installed by "insmod"
and configured by using "ifconfig" & "route" command. These two
commands exist in the directory "sbin"
The Linux driver requires the following hardware and software:
- Macronix MX987xx Family Fast Ethernet Adapters.
- Linux OS.
B. Installation Procedure.
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1. Boot the Linux OS v2.0.34. or above, and change to the driver
directory "/usr/src/linux/drivers/net, and then get tulip.c
by using "ftp" get command from the ftp driver address
"ftp://cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov/pub/linux/drivers"
2. Compile the source code by using "gcc -DMODULE -D__KERNEL__
-I/usr/src/linux/net/inet -Wall -Wstrict-prototypes -O6
-c tulip.c `[ -f /usr/include/linux/modversions.h ] &&
echo -DMODVERSIONS`" or get the object file directly from
the /LINUX directory of the driver disk. (You can use command
"mount /dev/fd0 /mnt; cp /mnt/linux/tulip.o /usr/src/linux/drivers/net"
to get this object file "tulip.o")
3. Insert the driver object file "tulip.o" as module by usnig
command "insmod tulip.o". You can run "lsmod" to see if the
module "tulip.o" is inserted.
4. Config IP parameters to the lan card by using "netconfig"
commnad.
5. To active the adapter you can use the command "inetd" or just
add a line "insmod tulip.o' at the beginnig of "/etc/rd.d/rc.inet1"
to let the adapter active every time the system booting.
6. If you encounter any problems during installation, (i.e., an error
message appears on screen) call your dealer for assistance.
Note:
Please make sure the kernel is built with "network, ethernet,
and module" option support. Otherwise, you have to rebuild
your kernel by doing the following actions.
1: Change to /usr/src/linux directory
2: Run "make menuconfig" or "make config"
3: Select the options just mentioned above
and exit.
4: Now rebuild your kernel by using the following command
"make dep;make clean;make zImage".
The file "zImage" will be found at the linux directory
"/usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot/zImage".
5: Modify /etc/lilo.conf to set the new path of kernel image.
(As usual this file will specify where kernel image is)
6: Run 'lilo' to install the new boot loader.
C. Trademarks.
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All trademarks or brand names mentioned are properties
of their respective companies.
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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.
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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.
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