topic WGI210AT (I210) flash-less (NVM-less) OS Memory Resources Issue in Embedded Connectivity

WGI210AT (I210) flash-less (NVM-less) OS Memory Resources Issue

Insu-ATI — Mon, 13 May 2024 01:09:43 GMT

Hi everyone,

We used WGI210AT to design a NIC and wanted to remove an external flash.

I programmed 'I210_Invm_Copper_NoAPM_v0.6' to the I210 using the Lanconf_1.38.10.0. I did a power cycle after programming.

I couldn't connect Internet and couldn't see the NIC in a Windows10 "Network Connections".

I noted a warning mark on the network adaptor in the Windows10 Device Manager. I installed the latest Windows Drivers, but it didn't help.

I checked the NIC using the Lanconf_1.38.10.0 and it showed the following message.

When I push the Enter key, it showed the following.

And I checked the OS memory resources which was the following.

I tested a WGI211 with the same PCBA with 'I211_Invm_NoAPM_v0.6.txt'. And this board worked well, and I saw the Memory resource was different.

Thanks for reading and please provide any comments or ideas.

Kind regards,
Insu

Re: WGI210AT (I210) flash-less (NVM-less) OS Memory Resources Issue

Diego_INTEL — Tue, 14 May 2024 04:02:52 GMT

Hello @Insu-ATI,

Thank you for contacting Intel Embedded Community.

I looked for this error and could be tied to the tool version.

Document #348742 - Quartzville Tools
https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/348742

TOOLS\Winx64\OEM_Mfg and run the install.bat

You mentioned that you tried with the latest drivers but I'm sharing it just in case too.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/15084/intel-ethernet-adapter-complete-driver-pack.html

Best regards,

@Diego_INTEL

Re: WGI210AT (I210) flash-less (NVM-less) OS Memory Resources Issue

Insu-ATI — Tue, 14 May 2024 06:04:14 GMT

Hi Diego,

Thanks for the comments.

I tried the drivers you shared, but it didn't work.

And I tried the tools you shared, and I couldn't program the chip. It printed "Adapter initialization failed.". Please find below the capture, FYI.

I'm not sure whether I can reprogram the iNVM. Because some memory region is OTP.

Thanks for the help and let me know if you have any comments.

Kind regards,

Insu

Re: WGI210AT (I210) flash-less (NVM-less) OS Memory Resources Issue

Diego_INTEL — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:27:01 GMT

Hello @Insu-ATI,

I was investigating further and it seems that this may happen when it is used an invalid MAC address when programming the iNVM.

I think the only solution is to try with another card.

Best regards,

@Diego_INTEL

Re: WGI210AT (I210) flash-less (NVM-less) OS Memory Resources Issue

Insu-ATI — Tue, 28 May 2024 05:16:00 GMT

Hi @Diego_INTEL

I tested it with a new board, and it worked well. I managed to program the binary and MAC to the iNVM of the chip.

I think the old boards might be something wrong.

But I still have an issue with programming NVM (flash). I'm discussing it with other case number 00884381.

Please have a look and provide any comments if you have any ideas.

Thanks a lot for the support.

Kind regards,

Insu

Re: WGI210AT (I210) flash-less (NVM-less) OS Memory Resources Issue

Diego_INTEL — Fri, 31 May 2024 23:29:29 GMT

Hello @Insu-ATI,

Thank you for telling me, yes I was looking it with my co-worker, it seems the EEUpdate for the i225 helped here, that's nice, you can keep answering in the case until you feel it can be closed.

Best regards,

@Diego_INTEL