Intel 2915ABG 1802 boot error

[LPC]

I just got a T42P. It came with a Intel 2200BG. I swapped it with my Intel 2915ABG. I am getting a 1802 error at boot up. "Unauthorized network card". I checked Thinkwiki and it shows the 2915ABG as an option for the T42P, so why am I getting this error?

[rook]

not all intel 2915abg cards are compatybile with thinkpad's bios, propably card you have isn't ibm piece, but intel's

first try update your bios:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-50273
and embedded controler program:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-50279

if this won't help check this out: http://www.command-tab.com/2006/02/26/t ... error-fix/
this should help at last

[LPC]

Thanks I will try them out.

[yak]

Another solution may be to change the PCI-ID of the card itself. This will make the card introduce itself to the laptop as an IBM one and thus making the error go away.

However, you will need a laptop that accepts it (or a PC with a MiniPCI to PCI adapter) and Linux.

Here is a page that describes the process, google around for more info if you're interested.
http://stachon.webpark.cz/ipw-eeprom.html

[LPC]

Decided to keep the 2200BG, so never tried to get the 2915abg to work. Thanks for all the help!