[vortex] ERRATA - Cannot get 3c905c-tx running

[Bertrand Habib]

Sorry for mistake in product name.
The problem which i describe belong to 3c905CX-TXM adapter!!


Bertrand Habib wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I've a 3c905c-tx installed on a Asus A7Pro. It is reconised by the
> kernel, ie: dmsg, ifconfig okay,
> but no way to get it running on  2.2.17, nor 2.2.18 linux kernel
> (debian). It don't ping/pong at all and
> and dhcp server on that host distribute meaningless IPs.
>
> Firmware setting of the device is N-Way autodetect for both, media and
> full-duplex mode.
> This device was connected first to a 100/10 switch (officeconnect), and
> then on a 10 MB hub without behaviour change.
> I've tried "no option" as well as "16" option for the driver module
> without any behaviour change.
> I've checked this card with 3com's 3c90xcfg diag under dos. First
> internal check, then send check and echo server check.
> No problem has been reported.
>
> Changing this card with a 3c905c, everythings works fine (but I have to
> give back 3c905c)
>
> Could somebody help me to find out what's append ?
>
> Many thanks in advance
> Kindest regards
>
> Bertrand Habib