Re: [PATCH] 2.5.24 : drivers/net/defxx.c

Frank Davis
2002-06-24T15:13:56Z

According to
http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/10477_na/10477_na.HTML

it explictly states 32-bit DMA addressing. It doesn't state anything to
suggest 48-bit addressing, which I would think it would if it were possible.

Regards,
Frank

Jeff Garzik wrote:
> Maciej W. Rozycki wrote:
> > It's possible DEFPA is not limited to 32-bit addressing. The board was
> > designed with Alpha in mind, so it's likely it can address more (and a
> > brief look at the driver reveals there is room for 48 bits of address in
> > descriptor entries).
> >
> > Has anyone seen documentation for the board?
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> Until we find the docs, I think the patch is fair...
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> Jeff
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