[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi guys > > I'm still scratching my head to figure out how hardware autodetection > works, specifically for hard drive controllers. > > My basic formula is use lspci. > > Here is an example: > > 00:10.0 SCSI storage controller: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic 53c1030 PCI-X > Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320 SCSI (rev 01) > > I know the mptscsih module works for the above device. > However, if I didn't just happen to know I wouldn't have a clue what > module to load for driver support. > > Is there a simple automated way, eg. a script that can figure out what > driver is bested suited to the controller? > > Thanks guys > > I know if anyone knows it will be a genius from this list! >
*If* needed drivers (or likely candidates) are compiled as modules and in the standard places, this might be useful? "man modinfo" I forget all the details, but I'm sure the man page will enlighten you. -- Wit -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
