[ltp] can't get debian installed, pcmcia network not found

[Rodney D. Myers]

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On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 13:31:22 -0700
Harry Mangalam <hjm@tacgi.com> wrote:

I'm trying to do a net install, which requires the pcmcia network card.

I can get Libranet, and others installed, but then I still don't have
access to the network card, because of not enough irq/resources/etc.

> What installation distro/process are you using?
> 
> I just used the 3 Debian install floppies to load Debian on an OLD
> Toshiba lappie.  Slow, but steady prgress in loading.
> 
> If you have the CD/DVD drive, MEPIS (Debian-based) loaded up just fine
> on my old 770X, just before it finally died.
> 
> hjm
> 
> 
> Rodney D. Myers wrote:
> > I just got my "new" IBM thinkPad 770x, and like it alot. Except I
> > can't get debian installed. It came without any manual(s), so I am
> > not able to read up on this model.
> > 
> > Under windos98SE, installed on the computer, and needed for 4
> > projects, I have to turn off the built modem, and the built
> > infra-red devices to free up resources. Once I do that, then my 3Com
> > 3C562 lan/modem card will work.
> > 
> > I cannot find anything in the funky bios, to turn off these devices.
> > I have downloaded the dos utility, but with not floppy to boot from,
> > I cannot seem to get this utility to work.
> > 
> > I've grabbed the archives for the mailing list, and search for
> > "disable modem", but no hits.
> > 
> > Is there anything else I can try to get the modem/infra-red device
> > turned off, or any other tips/tricks I can look at?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> 


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