Re: Ethernet Troubles

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I am running linux 2.0.30 with a 3Com 3c509 NIC.
> 
> Recently I have been getting this error:
> 
> 	eth0:transmit timed out, Tx_status 00 status 2000 Tx FIFO room
> 3068
> 
> This appears to shut down the NIC so you can't access the machine from
> the network. I was wondering if anyone knew of a solution. 
> 
> I am also having a problem where the machine seems to lock up. I will
> turn on the monitor and I get no text. I have to reset the machine to
> get my console back. Could this be a swapfile problem? Could someone
> point me to some good FAQ's so I don't waste everyone's time. I can't
> seem to find any related.
> 
> Thanks a bunch!
> 
> Chance Ellis

That looks like the same problem I was having with a similar 3COM 
card a couple months ago.

I downloaded the latest kernel driver for that card from: 
   http://cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov/linux/drivers/vortex.html
installed it on the most recent kernel version (2.0.33), 
and I haven't had the problem since (knock wood).

Good luck, and let me know if you need any help with the new kernel.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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