Difference between revisions of "Ethernet Controllers"

Revision as of 18:18, 7 June 2005

A variety of Ethernet controllers is integrated into almost all models starting with the introduction of the A, T and X series.

The Ethernet controller is located on either a MiniPCI card, Communications Daughter Card (CDC), or integrated on the systemboard.

MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:

CDC and MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:

In addition, this chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:
Intel 82550GY

Intel 82562ET

Intel 82562EZ

Driver: e100 (The 'e100' driver is the suggested driver, but 'eepro100' should also work.)

Chipset: Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Ethernet
Driver: e1000

This chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:
Intel 82540EP

Intel 82541GI

Note: This chip support Auto-MDX, meaning you will never need a crossover ethernet cable.

Chipset: Broadcom BCM5901
Driver: tg3 or bcm5700

This chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:

Chipset: Broadcom BCM5751M
Driver: tg3 or bcm5700

This chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:

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 The Ethernet controller is located on either a MiniPCI card, Communications Daughter Card (CDC), or integrated on the systemboard.
-=== 3COM 10/100 ===
+=== 3COM Fast Ethernet (10/100) ===
 MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:
 *[[3Com 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem]]