Intel 2200BG v. IBM 2200BG on x31

[richarddd]

Can I use a (non-IBM) Intel 2200BG mini-pci on my x31? From other posts, it appears the machine checks the card and won't boot if there's a non-IBM version installed (unless you hack cmos or bios). But if I look on IBM's web site, I see

This package provides the Wireless LAN driver for Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

This package supports Wireless LAN installed models of the following systems:
- ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51
- ThinkPad T41, T41p
- ThinkPad T42, T42p
- ThinkPad X31, X40


Does this mean the Intel version works or is it just that the web site is unclear?

[pat]

if you order from ibm, it's guaranteed to work because its coming through them and it has a FRU number on it.

i ordered mine from newegg and it didn't have a FRU number on it. i called ibm about it and they told me that's why i was getting the error. i found the no-1802 hack and now it works great.

[richarddd]

IBM really should make that clear on its web site