Den Tue, 12 Aug 2003 12:30:06 +0200, skrev JokeSten:

> Hi
>
> I'm trying to install debian on my dell inspiron laptop. The laptop is
> without cdrom so I have to do a network install. I have a problem getting
> by pcmcia network card to work so I can continue the installation. I've
> tried mandrake 9.1 and it worked but I want debian.
>
> ----Machine spec/description:
> Dell inspiron 3500 w/
> 400 mhz celeron
> 192 mb ram
> 4.3 gb hd
> pcmcia card:
> Digitus network cbl 1100
> chip : REALTEK8139CL
> (supports linux2.4.X)
>
> ----Detailed problem description.
>
> I've made 6 floppies with the bf2.4. kernel. Booted (both with and without
> the boot option oapic) and configured the pcmcia support (i82365 with no
> parameters).
>
> The kernel-config states that :
>
> CONFIG_8139TOO=y
> CONFIG_8139TOO_8129=y
>
>
> And doesen't the realtek8139cl chip require the 8139too module ? And that
> should be in the kernel right ? So why doesen't the network work ? ... I
> see the tiny lamps on the networks flashing but the install says that
> there is no network.
>
> What to do ???
>
> ---Strange things observed
> When I installed mandrake linux everything worked fine, but when I booted
> the mandrake system (every time after the install) I had to "restart" the
> network connection in order for it to work!!
>
> I tried with the 2.2.x debian (woody) kernel boot images as well. When I
> tried loading the 8139too module I got a segmentation fault , and I could
> not remove it.!
>
> If reboot from windows and start the debian install (with out turning off
> the computer) I cant configure the pcmcia support .. It states that there
> was a error !
>
> I cant load the kernel/drivers/char/i8k module . The description of the
> module is "dell laptop support".(don't know what the module is for thou)



UPDATE :
when I insert the pcmcia card then I get a high pitch beep followed by a
low pitched one. This means that the that a card was identified, but
could not be configured for some reason.

lsmod show that the pcmcia_core is loaded but the file
/var/run/stab
shows that socket 0 & 1 are empty. Even when the card is inserted. How do
I instruct the cardmgr to use the 8139too module for the card ?


Thanks again for any respond.

JokeSten