Kernel 2.6.23 bnx2 driver does not properly identify link speed

I recently upgraded to kernel version 2.6.23 and have lost my network connectivity. I cannot get into or out of the box. If I boot with a rescue disk using kernel 2.6.22 then everything works fine. I can ping, ssh, rsync you name it. I haven't changed any config files. Am I missing some obvious change that took place between the old and new kernels? I'll gladly post any relevant info.
The only thing that looks weird so far is that the eth0 shows up as a 100MB connection. It's a gig card plugged into a gig port in a Cisco 6509.
The switch shows the port as up and up and set to Full-duplex, 1000Mb/s.
Booting into kernel 2.6.23 dmesg output shows:
bnx2: eth0 NIC Copper Link is Up, 100 Mbps full duplex
Booting into kernel 2.6.22 dmesg output shows:
bnx2: eth0 NIC Link is Up, 1000 Mbps full duplex
I think the mismatched link speed in kernel 2.6.23 is killing my network connectivity. I'm not sure how to check for other symptoms and I don't know how to fix it.
Anyone familiar with this issue?
Last edited by derelict (2007-11-06 20:08:47)

I reverted to kernel 2.6.22.9-1 from my pacman cache and everything seems to be working now.
Due to the nature of the problem I'm not sure this is a task for arch developers It's more for kernel developers to know about.
Last edited by derelict (2007-11-06 20:30:31)

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My external Iomega DVD drive does not read DVDs. Why?

My external Iomega DVD drive does not read DVDs. Why?

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DVD drive does not recognise CD/DVD

Ok. SO recently my G42-230US notebook computer just does not play CD/DVDs. The drive opens, the green light appears on the side but when I go to my computer, my DVD/CR ROM drive does not appear. Can I get some help with this problem?

Hi,
First, try the automated fixit from Microsoft on the link below.
Windows 7
Check if the drive is now working.
If the drive is still not working, from the Start Menu, open All Programs, open Accessories, right click the Command Prompt and select 'Run as Administrator'. In to the prompt type the following command and hit enter.
sfc /scannow ( note that there is a space between sfc and the / )
Let the process complete, then type exit and hit enter.
Next, from the Start Menu, open the Control Panel and click on Device Manager. Next click to open DVD/CD-ROM Drives. Right click the drive and select uninstall. Do not delete drivers if asked. When the device has uninstalled click on the 'Scan for Hardware Changes' icon ( usually just below Help on the toolbar ). Let windows reinstall the drive and see if it now works.
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