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Subject: Re: Intel Pro 1000 MT Dual port comptability under 5.1
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On Tue, 4 May 2004 3:01 pm, Jeffrey Lyon wrote:
> Is the referenced NIC comptable under 5.1? My understanding was
> "yes" from reading the hardware notes (datasheet is here:
> http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/resources/doc_library/dat
>a_sheets/pro1000mt_sa_dual.pdf) but it seems my system is not
> detecting the card. Should I be trying it with 4.9 instead? (the
> datasheet says "4.x and later," but its unclear whether that
> includes 5.x as well).
>
> Regards.

If you are adventurous try 5.2.1 it looks to be supported under the em 
driver
Or try 4.9 if you want the recommended stable version.