Problem with Realtek 8139 and MB Intel 440BX

[sharkey@superk.physics.sunysb.edu]

> sharkey@superk.physics.sunysb.edu wrote:
> > 
> > > I have installed RedHat 6.1 with kernel 2.2.12-20, but network card is
> > > not activated. Is there any special option I must pass to the kernel?
> > 
> > I'm not sure how Red Hat manages its modules, but, I'd try "insmod rtl8139"
> > at the command line as root.  If this works, then you probably need to
> > edit your conf.modules/modules.conf file in /etc.
> > 
> > Eric
> 
> The kernel automatically loads modules, so there is no need for the
> manual insmod.
> 
> I tried to load it manually and I got a IRQ 0 problem.

Check /proc/pci.  See what IRQ is being reported by the BIOS for this
card.  If it says zero there, you'll need to either change your bios settings
or move the card to a new slot to get a real IRQ.

Or your card is just whacked...

Eric
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