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Re: netboot installer is missing 3X-DEGXA-T* (bge) driver



On Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 09:16:04AM +0200, Julian Coleman wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> > I just got AlphaServer DS10 working (replaced bad PSU capacitors, 3.3V rail was only 2.7V).
> > 
> > SRM supports booting from 3X-DEGXA-T* (Broadcom 570x), but NetBSD can't be installed from it.
> > 
> > Could you add bge driver to the installer kernel?
> > 
> > I can of course use the network ports on the motherboard, they are detected fine, but would like the gigabit speed.
> 
> Apologies - this was on my list, but I forgot until now.   I've added bge
> to the INSTALL config, so the next autobuilds will have it.
> 
> Would you like it for the 11.0 release as well?  There might be just time to
> get it in.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Julian
> 
> -- 

Thank you!

Yes I would if there is still time.


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