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[scalar]

Still just getting self-assigned IP's going to move onto other things until I hear from you again (hnak & wayover especially.) Maybe Another User can give the kexts I provided a shot too...

I'm curious though, the ICH-X entries in the Info.plist, are those device id's for the ICH itself or for the ethernet?

[hnak]

Well, 82575/82576 ( 0x10a7 ) is not supported by e1000e-1.1.2 of the original Linux project which I based on ( e1000.sourceforge.net ).
You need to build your own driver from Intel's igp-2.1.1 source, which is available from Intel site.

I'm curious though, the ICH-X entries in the Info.plist, are those device id's for the ICH itself or for the ethernet?

They are ethernet device IDs ( as far as I can read from the original source ).

tested in 10.6, after wake up from sleep kp

I added a simple code fragment to enable/disable device in setPowerState ( in 1.0.2), however, as my system cannot sleep for some reasons, I don't think I can do anything further about the issue.

[scalar]

Thanks for the answers. I had assumed that the ICH keys were also device id's but wanted to make sure that I wasn't making a bad assumption. And I see here what you mean about the separate driver:

Linux* driver for Intel® 82575/6-based network connections using kernel version 2.4.21 through 2.6.x.

There are three Linux* Base Drivers for Intel® Gigabit Network Connections.
- e1000e-x.x.x.x.tar.gz supports Intel® 82571/2/3/4 or 82566/7-based PCI-E gigabit network adapters/connections.
- igb-x.x.x.tar.gz supports Intel® 82575/6-based gigabit network connections.
- e1000.x.x.x.tar.gz support all Intel® PCI and PCI-X gigabit network adapters/connections.

I'll look into building my own from igb-2.1.1.tar.gz, but I'm rather out of date on my coding skills so that might take a bit to setup. I'm wondering it's time to replace my Pro/100 with something more useful in the meantime since I suspect the kext I've used since 10.5.2 as being unstable in 10.5.8 for me now. Thought about DSDT to resolve this but most of the people I see right now doing that are focusing on 10.6.x.

[hnak]

I'm wondering it's time to replace my Pro/100 with something more useful in the meantime since I suspect the kext I've used since 10.5.2 as being unstable in 10.5.8 for me now.

If you plan to get a new NIC, Marvell 88E8053 works best within my experience, as it is natively supported by Apple. Realtek 8168/8169 should work with Apple or R1000.kext. Of course, you may try Intel 8257x though they are more expensive.

[wayover]

I added a simple code fragment to enable/disable device in setPowerState ( in 1.0.2), however, as my system cannot sleep for some reasons, I don't think I can do anything further about the issue.

With this version is the kernel panics when booting the system, before switching to graphics mode

[hnak]

With this version is the kernel panics when booting the system, before switching to graphics mode

Sorry, I uploaded a broken build ( replaced with correct one ).

[scalar]

If you plan to get a new NIC, Marvell 88E8053 works best within my experience, as it is natively supported by Apple. Realtek 8168/8169 should work with Apple or R1000.kext. Of course, you may try Intel 8257x though they are more expensive.

What about a PCI card with native support? I don't need gig-e for OSX, just the ability to access 'the internet' (30mbit connection) and my network for moving a few files around. Basically I most need to be able to use Logic and my 'real' mac is dead leaving me with just a 2006 iMac that has the 'bad logic board' issue obscuring half the screen with lines and a shutoff issue under high load. That machine was never intended to be primary use anyway, but it's not very capable of runnnig modern DAW software without extended workarounds in my workflow.

Also I'm guessing you did more than just package up the E1000e src into the 82566MM project structure, I haven't yet diff'd your E1000e src against the one from sourceforge to compare, but I did some reading about the differences between linux, bsd, darwin & OSX's kernel drivers and it doesn't seem like I can simply run a make (or build under XCode) and have it all 'just work'. Doing a kernel driver might be more than I take take on for a 'first OSX coding project'...?

Btw apologies for cluttering up this thread, but having played with OSX for 2 years on this box without 82575 support, I am ready to move forward in some way. Especially as I'm sans a 'real' Mac for 3-4 months now...

[hnak]

What about a PCI card with native support?

I think that Realtek 8169 is easier to get than other 100-base NICs ( and sold at very affordable price ) even if you do not need Gigabit.

Also I'm guessing you did more than just package up the E1000e src into the 82566MM project structure, I haven't yet diff'd your E1000e src against the one from sourceforge to compare, but I did some reading about the differences between linux, bsd, darwin & OSX's kernel drivers and it doesn't seem like I can simply run a make (or build under XCode) and have it all 'just work'. Doing a kernel driver might be more than I take take on for a 'first OSX coding project'...?

The original idea was to keep up with Linux driver update easily as possible.
So I use most of Linux C files with no modification other than netdev.c, which implements Linux driver interface and must be ported to IONetworking framework ( AppleIntelE1000e.cpp ), though I tried to copy the original code as much as possible. I took the basic structure of the framework interface from 82566MM project.

I wrote kcompat.h so that Linux C files can be compiled ( almost ) without modidication. I hope you can utilize kcompat.h to compile igb-{censored} files and use AppleIntelE1000e.cpp as the starting point.

[scalar]

I think that Realtek 8169 is easier to get than other 100-base NICs ( and sold at very affordable price ) even if you do not need Gigabit.

Thanks. I'll see if I can find a reputable build using that chip, all I care about really is stability so I can get some work done for now while I fiddle with the onboard NICs in my spare time.

The original idea was to keep up with Linux driver update easily as possible.
So I use most of Linux C files with no modification other than netdev.c, which implements Linux driver interface and must be ported to IONetworking framework ( AppleIntelE1000e.cpp ), though I tried to copy the original code as much as possible. I took the basic structure of the framework interface from 82566MM project.

I wrote kcompat.h so that Linux C files can be compiled ( almost ) without modidication. I hope you can utilize kcompat.h to compile igb-{censored} files and use AppleIntelE1000e.cpp as the staring point.

Thank you for the pointers, I did some parallel working directories of 82566MM, your src dir, the sources for E1000e, igb & what was use for 82566MM so I can compare (and created a kernel iokit framework to work on igb.) I appreciate all the input, very informative!

[Dreamwatcher]

i successed to sleep with AppleIntelE1000e.kext 1.0.2a on DFI P55-T36 (Intel 82578DC), but kp is happed after wake up on s3 sleep.



my pc configurations

if anynone have some problem of sleep, let's check to them, and try!
DSDT Database for P55 Motherboards.
Advanced DSDT Fixes: Enable Sleep om P55 Motherboards

[hnak]

It took me a while to set up sleep-capable PC.

I uploaded 1.0.2b, which does not cause KP at least in my environment.
It is a crude implementation, which does disable/stop interface on suspend ( as if it was kextunload-ed ) and start/enable on resume.

[Dreamwatcher]

It took me a while to set up sleep-capable PC.

I uploaded 1.0.2b, which does not cause KP at least in my environment.
It is a crude implementation, which does disable/stop interface on suspend ( as if it was kextunload-ed ) and start/enable on resume.

Thank you! but 1.0.2b 's link is normal ? i can not access to it

[hnak]

Thank you! but 1.0.2b 's link is normal ? i can not access to it

Oops!
I removed extra space in the url.

[Dreamwatcher]

Thank you , fix source!

i test it , improve kernel panic. but after s3 sleep wake up, ethernet is linkdown (not active).

dmesg is no output linkup messsage. no ip address.

AppleIntelE1000e.kext (1.0.2b)

bash-3.2# dmesg

AppleIntelE1000e(Info): Link is Up 100 Mbps Full Duplex, Flow Control: None
IOHIDSystem::relativePointerEventGated: VBL too high (20004354), capping to 20000000
		 0 [Time 1265572832] [Message System Sleep
(S3 Sleep)
Wake reason = 
System Wake
Previous Sleep Cause: 0
	USB (EHCI):Port 1 on bus 0x1a has remote wakeup from some device
USBF:	864.420	AppleUSBEHCI[0xb9f7000]::ResumeUSBBus - controller took (9) turns to get going

example nvenet's message on my Mac mini(early 2009). there is Mac mini in same network environment.

nvenet (1.0.69)

bash-3.2# dmesg
NVEthernet: Ethernet address 00:26:b0:e9:d6:76
NVEthernet::setLinkStatus - Valid but not Active
Ethernet [nvenet]: Link up on en0, 100-Megabit, Full-duplex, No flow-control, Debug [796d,0000,0de1,0005,41e1,0000]
NVEthernet::setLinkStatus - link Valid and Active
(S3 Sleep)
Wake reason = OHC1
System Wake
Previous Sleep Cause: 5
USB (OHCI):Port 7 on bus 0x4 has remote wakeup from some device
NVEthernet::setLinkStatus - Valid but not Active
Ethernet [nvenet]: Link up on en0, 100-Megabit, Full-duplex, No flow-control, Debug [796d,0000,0de1,0005,41e1,0000]
NVEthernet::setLinkStatus - link Valid and Active

i think Link Speed's 0 Mbit/s is releated. i check router setting , but doses'nt improve.

before s3 sleep


after s3 sleep

[wayover]

test 1.0.2b and sometimes there is a falling with kernel panic and the mouse cursor stops, in 10.5.8 and 10.6 too. How it occurs on my system: I have created more than three network locations and when there is a switching between them there is a panic. At first I change locations in network preferences then put Apply button = KP. Any idea? please help!

[Abysmal]

Thanks.. at least my Intel d945gtp board see the on board card now.. What a struggle to get it to work under SL..

Yeah.. it works after removing the other AppleIntel82xxx.kext's out of IONetwokingFamily..

[hnak]

test 1.0.2b and sometimes there is a falling with kernel panic and the mouse cursor stops, in 10.5.8 and 10.6 too. How it occurs on my system: I have created more than three network locations and when there is a switching between them there is a panic. At first I change locations in network preferences then put Apply button = KP. Any idea? please help!

I just updated the first post to 1.0.3, sleep-enabled.
Switching network configuration may cause disable/enable sequence similar to sleep.

[wayover]

I just updated the first post to 1.0.3, sleep-enabled.
Switching network configuration may cause disable/enable sequence similar to sleep.

Great news! Now I to continue driver testing. I will write in case of problems later. Big to you thanks for the help!

[Dreamwatcher]

Thanks, 1.0.3 work after sleep. good job!!

[cochon]

AppleIntelE1000e.kext 32/64 for 10.6.

This driver is based on Intel Wired Ethernet for Linux ( e1000.sourceforge.net ) and 82566mm OSX driver ( 82566mm-osx-driver.googlecode.com ). As it uses ( almost as is ) Linux driver's source code, the license is GPL.

The base Linux driver is e100e-1.1.2 and can work with Intel PCI Express ethernet chips like 82578 used with P55 chipset.
( I tested 82573 and 82578 only as I do not have other NICs. )

List of the IDs supported by original driver:

0x105E,0x105F,0x1060,0x10D9,0x10DA,0x10A4,0x10D5,0x10A5,0x10BC,0x107D,
0x107E,0x107F,0x10B9,0x108B,0x108C,0x109A,0x10D3,0x10F6,0x150C,0x1096,
0x1098,0x10BA,0x10BB,0x1501,0x1049,0x104A,0x104B,0x104C,0x10C4,0x10C5,
0x104D,0x10BF,0x10F5,0x10CB,0x10BD,0x10E5,0x294C,0x10C0,0x10C3,0x10C2,
0x10CC,0x10CD,0x10CE,0x10DE,0x10DF,0x10EA,0x10EB,0x10EF,0x10F0


0x104B and 0x10F6 are supported by Apple's Intel82574L.kext ( so removed from this driver's Info.plist ).

2010/2/28: Sleep support.
1.0.3

Thank you for this driver, my Dell StudioXPS i7 with built-in NIC 82567LV-2 work perfect with Sleep in Snow 10.6.2

AppleIntelE1000e.kext 32/64 for 10.6.

This driver is based on Intel Wired Ethernet for Linux ( e1000.sourceforge.net ) and 82566mm OSX driver ( 82566mm-osx-driver.googlecode.com ). As it uses ( almost as is ) Linux driver's source code, the license is GPL.

The base Linux driver is e100e-1.1.2 and can work with Intel PCI Express ethernet chips like 82578 used with P55 chipset.
( I tested 82573 and 82578 only as I do not have other NICs. )

List of the IDs supported by original driver:

0x105E,0x105F,0x1060,0x10D9,0x10DA,0x10A4,0x10D5,0x10A5,0x10BC,0x107D,
0x107E,0x107F,0x10B9,0x108B,0x108C,0x109A,0x10D3,0x10F6,0x150C,0x1096,
0x1098,0x10BA,0x10BB,0x1501,0x1049,0x104A,0x104B,0x104C,0x10C4,0x10C5,
0x104D,0x10BF,0x10F5,0x10CB,0x10BD,0x10E5,0x294C,0x10C0,0x10C3,0x10C2,
0x10CC,0x10CD,0x10CE,0x10DE,0x10DF,0x10EA,0x10EB,0x10EF,0x10F0


0x104B and 0x10F6 are supported by Apple's Intel82574L.kext ( so removed from this driver's Info.plist ).

2010/2/28: Sleep support.
1.0.3