In message <42A622EB18325843894BB8E1040E3DF502274E at sinaexchf> you wrote:
>
> Is it possible, with the present version of BestComm, to use DMA for IDE and
> PCI at the same time?
Yes. We've been testing for example with an EEPRO100 network card to
avoid the known conflicts with the FEC.
> As is not possible to use IDE DMA and the integrated FEC at this moment, I'm
> thinking of using the integrated ATA controller in the MPC5200 with DMA for
> an IDE disk and the PCI controller to interface to a PCI to ethernet
> transceiver in a custom board.
> Is this possible? Any recommended transceiver to use with linux and the
> MPC5200?.
Yes, this should work. We use the EEPRO100 a lot.
> Also, I would like to know if there is a known to work PCI ethernet card
> (10/100 if possible) for use with the Lite5200 kit, supported by linux.
Most cards should work just fine.
Best regards,
Wolfgang Denk
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