Ethernet Controllers

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)

Driver: 3c59x

MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:

• 3Com 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem

Intel

• Intel Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PCI-Express

Broadcom

• Broadcom Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Broadcom Gigabit (10/100/1000)

Driver: tg3

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

Broadcom BCM5752M

• Z61e

Broadcom BCM5751M

• R52, R60
• G41
• T43, T43p
• X41, X41 Tablet
• Z60m, Z60t
• Z61m, Z61p

Broadcom BCM5787M

• R500

Realtek Fast-Ethernet (10/100)

Driver: ??

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

Realtek RTL81103EL

• SL410, SL510 (select models)

Realtek Gigabit (10/100/1000)

Driver: ??

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

Realtek RTL8111C

• SL300, SL400, SL400c, SL500, SL500c

Realtek RTL8111DL

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• SL410, SL510 (select models)
• X100e