Ethernet Controllers
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Internal Ethernet controller
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.
3COM Fast Ethernet (10/100)
MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:
Intel Fast Ethernet (10/100)
Driver: e100
CDC and MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:
- Ethernet Daughter Card (EDC)
- Intel 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem
- Intel PRO/100 SP Mobile Combo Adapter
- Mini-PCI Ethernet card
- Xircom 10/100 EtherJet Mini PCI Adapter with 56K Modem
In addition, this chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:
Intel 82550GY
Intel 82558
Intel 82562ET
Intel 82562EZ
Intel Gigabit (10/100/1000)
Chipset: Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Ethernet
Driver: e1000
This chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:
Intel 82540EP
Intel 82541GI
Intel Gigabit (10/100/1000) PCI-Express
Driver: e1000e
Intel 82573L (PCI-Express)
- T60, T60p
- X60, X60s
- Note: known to freeze the whole system on Ubuntu 8.10 when used with the e1000 driver, while e1000e driver does not recognize the adapter - see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/226906/
Intel 82566MM (PCI-Express) (w/ Intel Active Management Technology (AMT))
- T61, T61p, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
Intel 82567LM (PCI-Express) (w/ Intel Active Management Technology (AMT))
Broadcom Fast Ethernet (10/100)
Driver: tg3
This chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:
Broadcom BCM5901
Broadcom BCM5751F
Broadcom Gigabit (10/100/1000)
Driver: tg3
This chip is integrated into select systemboards of the following machines:
Broadcom BCM5752M
Broadcom BCM5751M
