Well, I could write a FAQ now ;-))
I should enable the ROM in config of the card (with 3c5x9cfg.exe utility
under DOS), bypass the message saying that I don't have any valid ROM on the
socket, and save.
By did the netboot could be used in plug-and-play mode ? This will be the
next test ;-)
Seriously, I will send-pr a new README for netboot.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Delcamp" <e.delcamp_NOSPAM@wanadoo.fr>
To: <port-i386@netbsd.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 12:40 AM
Subject: Re: How to put a boot loader on a floppy ?


> Ok, I have a valid (?) boot floppy disk for a 3c509B network card.
> When inserted on floppy, and after the usual boot message and countdown, I
> got :
> starting in 0
> 3c509: eeprom failed to come ready.
> EtherInit failed
> open netbsd: Device not configured
> boot: Device not configured
> Boot failed
>
> Did I need a eeprom on the card to boot ? The test is to avoid this case,
to
> test the image BEFORE putting it on eeprom !
> Maybe I miss something ?