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ee(7)


NAME

  ee - Intel (82558/82559) PCI 10/100 Ethernet


SYNOPSIS

  config_driver ee


DESCRIPTION

  The ee interface supports the Intel 82558 and 82559-based HP adapters
  (including the DE60x line of adapters).  These PCI bus adapters support
  standard 10/100 Ethernet operation, and provide equivalent service compared
  to the DE500-BA adapters (IEEE 802.3u Autonegotiation, full/half duplex,
  10/100 Mbps). In addition to the standard features, our adapters support a
  hardware feature called parallel detection. This feature detects speed
  (10/100) and mode (full/half duplex) automatically when connecting to a
  repeater/switch that does NOT perform IEEE 802.3u Autonegotiation.

  By default, the driver uses Autonegotiation mode.  This mode either
  connects to the remote partner with IEEE 802.3u Autonegotiation or resolves
  the speed and mode using parallel detection. The adapters are designed to
  automatically connect to all network configurations without manual
  intervention.	 However, if manual intervention is required, lan_config
  operations are supported (see lan_config(8) for more information). If you
  want to preserve  your lan_config command information across system
  restarts, edit the /etc/inet.local file and include the appropriate
  commands. This information also remains the same through system version
  updates.

  If you manually set the speed by using the ifconfig or lan_config commands,
  autonegotiation is automatically disabled. If you then want to enable
  autonegotiation (for example on interface ee0), use the following command:

       # lan_config -iee0 -a1

  This driver does NOT require new console firmware to operate in a runtime
  only manner. Tru64 UNIX does not use console variables to define media,
  mode, or speed. Booting over a network requires SRM firmware Version 5.5 or
  later (on most platforms).


ERRORS

  The following diagnostic error messages contain relevant information
  provided by the ee interface, and are printed on the console.	 Each message
  begins with the adapter identification, including the unit number of the
  adapter.

  Implementing 0 cache_line_size workaround.
      The ee driver found a system that has not defined cachelinesize in the
      PCI configuration header.	 This is an informational message only, and
      the driver correctly defines the cachelinesize parameter.

  probe: failed to get buffer memory for softc.
      Not enough free memory exists to run the driver.

  EEPROM checksum failure
      The EEPROM on the board did not pass the checksum test.  The board
      indicated in this message is unusable.

  Unit failed selftest operation.
      The device did not pass self test.  The diagnostic test that failed
      follows immediately after this message.  The board indicated in this
      message is unusable.


SEE ALSO

  Commands: lan_config(8)

  Files: inet.local(4)

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