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Re: BCM5721(tg3)&MSI

To: Michael Chan <mchan@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: BCM5721(tg3)&MSI
From: Krzysztof Oledzki <olel@xxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 12:29:15 +0200 (CEST)
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On Sat, 25 Jun 2005, Michael Chan wrote:


Krzysztof Oledzki wrote:
Which BCM chips support MSI? I have a mainbord with two
BCM5721, it seems
both support MSI (Message Signalled Interrupts entry in
Capabilities) but
with 2.6.12.1 tg3 driver does not enable it. Why?

04:00.0 Ethernet controller: Broadcom Corporation NetXtreme
BCM5721 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express (rev 11)

MSI is only enabled on 5721 C0 and newer chips that have fully working MSI. You are using 5721 B1.
Oh, I see... BTW: What is wrong with AX/BX revisions?

Best regards,

                        Krzysztof Olędzki
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