.\" LICENSE.\".\" This software program is released under the terms of a license agreement between you ('Licensee') and Intel. Do not use or load this software or any associated materials (collectively, the 'Software') until you have carefully read the full terms and conditions of the LICENSE located in this software package. By loading or using the Software, you agree to the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree with the terms of this Agreement, do not install or use the Software..\".\" * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others..\".TH e100 1 "December 19, 2005".SH NAMEe100 \-This file describes the Linux* Base Driver for the Intel(R) PRO/100 Family of Adapters..SH SYNOPSISmodprobe e100 .brinsmod e100.LP.SH DESCRIPTIONThis driver is intended for \fB2.4.x\fR and \fB2.6.x\fR kernels. This driver includes support for Itanium(R)2-based systems..LPFor questions related to hardware requirements, refer to the documentation supplied with your Intel PRO/100 adapter..LP.SH Ethtool.LPThe driver utilizes the ethtool interface for driver configuration and diagnostics, as well as displaying statistical information.  Ethtool version 1.6 or later is required for this functionality..LPThe latest release of ethtool can be found from http://sf.net/projects/gkernel.  After ethtool is installed, ethtool-copy.h must be copied and renamed to ethtool.h in your kernel source tree at <linux_kernel_src>/include/linux.  Backup the original ethtool.h as needed before copying.  The driver then must be recompiled in order to take advantage of the latest ethtool features..LPEthtool 1.6 only supports a limited set of ethtool options. Support for a more complete ethtool feature set can be enabled by upgrading ethtool to ethtool-1.8.1. .SH NAPI.LPNAPI (Rx polling mode) is supported in the e100 driver. NAPI is enabled or disabled based on the configuration of the kernel. To enable NAPI, compile the driver module, passing in a configuration option:.IPmake CFLAGS_EXTRA=-DE100_NAPI install.IPTo disable NAPI, compile the driver module, passing in the configuration option:.IPmake CFLAGS_EXTRA=-DE100_NO_NAPI install.LPSee www.cyberus.ca/~hadi/usenix-paper.tgz for more information on NAPI..SH SUPPORT.LPFor additional information, including supported adapters, building, and installation, see the README file included with the driver..LPFor general information, go to the Intel support Website at:.IP.B http://support.intel.com.LPIf an issue is identified with the released source code on the supported kernel with a supported adapter, email the specific information related to the issue to linux.nics@intel.com..LP