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From: Frank Davis <fdavis@si.rr.com>
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According to 
http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/10477_na/10477_na.HTML

it explictly states 32-bit DMA addressing. It doesn't state anything to 
suggest 48-bit addressing, which I would think it would if it were possible.

Regards,
Frank

Jeff Garzik wrote:
> Maciej W. Rozycki wrote:
>  >  It's possible DEFPA is not limited to 32-bit addressing.  The board was
>  > designed with Alpha in mind, so it's likely it can address more (and a
>  > brief look at the driver reveals there is room for 48 bits of address in
>  > descriptor entries).
>  >
>  >  Has anyone seen documentation for the board?
> 
> 
> Until we find the docs, I think the patch is fair...
> 
>     Jeff
> 
> 
> 
> 


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