30 Apr
2009
30 Apr
'09
11:06 p.m.
Derek Ou wrote:
Wolfgang Denk wrote:
Why would compiled in Network support slow down the boot process?
The network interface will only be initialized as soon as you use it. If you don't have one, then you probably will not try using it - then why would it delay your boot?
When we have the Network support compiled, it takes a few second to do the auto-negotiation even though MAC chip is not on board. Then it fails out and goes to autoboot. Is it a board specific problem or system problem?
Which network controller are you using? Autonegotiation shouldn't happen until you use the interface, but not all drivers are written that way.
regards, Ben