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ECG513/0399
Note: Only a PCI version of this card is available, and at this time this card is not used as the
embedded NIC on the ProLiant models discussed in this guide.
One method to determine the type of built-in NIC card available on a particular server is to
examine the System Configuration using the Compaq SmartStart utility included with every
Compaq ProLiant and Prosignia server. You can do this by performing the following steps
starting at the main menu:
x
Choose System Configuration
x
Select Configure Hardware
x
Select Review or Modify Hardware Settings
x
Select View or Edit Details
x
Scroll until the network controllers can be viewed
Testing performed with the ThunderLAN-based cards demonstrated that the following cards are
based on the ThunderLAN chipset:
x
Compaq Netflex-3/P Controller
x
Compaq Integrated UTP/BNC Controller
x
Compaq Integrated 10/100 TX UTP Controller
x
Compaq Dual 10/100 TX UTP Controller
x
Compaq Netelligent 10/100 TX PCI UTP Controller
The following is the entry generated by an Intel-based NIC:
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Netelligent 10/100 TX WOL PCI UTP Intel Controller
The keyword in this phrase is “Intel”.
If the System Configuration utility does not identify one of the above, directly examine the PCI
NIC or the motherboard of the server. If a chip with the Texas Intruments, state of Texas logo and
the TLAN designation is located, then the card or embedded controller is based on the
ThunderLAN chipset. If this logo is not present, and an Intel logo is present, then it is likely that
the card is based on the Intel chipset. The Etherexpress Pro 100 driver should be used. You can
distinguish between an Intel NIC chip and another type of Intel chip by reading the numeric
information on the chip itself. An 82558 chip, for example, is stamped as “Intel sb 82558B”.
APIC Settings (SMP)
To enable SMP for the 2.2 kernel, it is necessary to only to select SCO “Unixware 7” as the
server operating system in the Compaq System Configuration Utility. This sets internal hardware
setting to be compliant with the SMP implementation of 2.2 kernel series.
The default APIC interrupt settings for the ProLiant 1600, 1600R, 1850R (the Prosignia 720 is
uni-processor capable only) will not allow for Linux 2.0.x SMP support. However, the APIC
settings can be modified to be compatible through the Compaq System Configuration Utility
included with Compaq SmartStart. The following procedures are from the document “Linux on
Compaq Server Products”, located at
potter.ieee.uh.edu/compaq.html
:
1.
Enter the System Configuration Utility (also known as the EISA Configuration Utility).
2.
At the main screen, press control-A to enable advanced mode.
