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diff --git a/c/src/lib/libchip/network/README.sonic b/c/src/lib/libchip/network/README.sonic new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ef9641d6a2 --- /dev/null +++ b/c/src/lib/libchip/network/README.sonic @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# +# $Id$ +# + +This SONIC driver does not make any attempt to support the SONIC chip +in any of the following modes: + + + 16-bit + + little endian + +It does not attempt to handle SONIC's older than Revision C. There is +a bug in chips before that revision that must be handled in the driver. + +The configuration table should be discussed here but if you look in the +include file for the sonic, it is reasonably obvious. :) + +The performance impact of transforming this driver into libchip format +was minimal. + +The powerpc/dmv177 BSP uses this driver and can serve as an example +configuration table. |