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)

Driver: 3c59x

MiniPCI cards featuring this chip:

Intel

Intel Gigabit (10/100/1000) PCI-Express

Driver: e1000e

Intel 82573L (PCI-Express)

Intel 82566MM (PCI-Express) (w/ Intel Active Management Technology (AMT))

Intel 82567LM (PCI-Express) (w/ Intel Active Management Technology (AMT))

Intel 82577LM (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

Broadcom BCM5787M

Realtek Fast-Ethernet (10/100)

Driver: ??

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

Realtek RTL81103EL

Realtek Gigabit (10/100/1000)

Driver: ??

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

Realtek RTL8111C

Realtek RTL8111DL