AlderLake N100 I226-V no interfaces visible just SFP+

[datenimperator]

I'm trying to install OpnSense on a new mini PC.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007278560105.html

During startup, only the SFP+ ports are detected. The RJ45 ports aren't even activated. I already reset the BIOS to defaults and am certainly running a fresh install, but no avail.

EDIT Running "pciconf -lcbv" lists two 82599ES 10Gb devices but nothing else.

I'd like to use the SFP and RJ45 ports in parallel. Is that even possible? What am I missing?

Regards

Christian

[newsense]

Which OPNsense version is that ? Anything relevant in dmesg ?

If you only reset the BIOS settings try unplugging everything from it and then removing the BIOS battery for a few minutes.

[Seimus]

As new mentioned check the dmesg, if those NIC are recognized and visible during bootup

I would advice to not only reset the BIOS but to actually inspect what is set in BIOS. The NICs can be by default disabled in BIOS you have to check it out.

If NIC are turned on in BIOS but OPNsense does not recognize them, try to boot up a liveusb of any linux distro and see if they are there.

If the above is done and verified and they wont show, its possible those NICs are cooked.

Regards,
S.

[datenimperator]

Thx both 

As new mentioned check the dmesg, if those NIC are recognized and visible during bootup

I would advice to not only reset the BIOS but to actually inspect what is set in BIOS. The NICs can be by default disabled in BIOS you have to check it out.

they aren't visible during bootup.

I've spent some time to understand the BIOS but didn't find anything that read like "disable NICs here". Tried a few options but no avail:

If NIC are turned on in BIOS but OPNsense does not recognize them, try to boot up a liveusb of any linux distro and see if they are there.

If the above is done and verified and they wont show, its possible those NICs are cooked.

In fact that's what I did. Apart from the fresh install of OpnSense 24.7 I also tried a FreeBSD 14 live image as well as a current Manjaro Linux. No traces of those NICs whatsoever.

I need to get in contact with the seller.

Regards

Christian

[Seimus]

To check if Ports are not disabled they are actually on the PCIe lines, check the input from Beck

https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/cwwk-topton-nxxx-quad-nic-router.39685/page-4#post-375318

It should be configurable in

Chipset -> PCH-IO Config -> PCI Express Config

Most likely you will have different Slots numbers for the responsible NICs, but shouldn't be hard to identify. Also set ASPM on disabled.

Regards,
S.

[Greg_E]

Jumpers inside the case to turn them on/off? Is there a BIOS that you can flash, even if the same version?

[datenimperator]

To check if Ports are not disabled they are actually on the PCIe lines, check the input from Beck

Thx for that. I checked it and to my knowledge the settings are as described. Doesn't make a difference though.

Jumpers inside the case to turn them on/off? Is there a BIOS that you can flash, even if the same version?

Also thank you for that. While you might be correct, I won't spend that much time, given that there's not even some technicals docs for the device. I'll return it, and will use an external modem for now.

Thank you all.