Linux-Hardware Digest #264, Volume #11 Thu, 16 Sep 99 01:13:30 EDT
Contents:
Linux does not detect second CPU ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Modems ("Jasenko Blazevic")
Re: Epson 440 compatibility ("Robert M. Taylor")
Re: How do I add & configure new hardware????? (Vladimir Florinski)
Re: Linux does not detect second CPU (Chetan Bhargava)
Re: Kernel upgrade (Chetan Bhargava)
Re: Need Help on 2 things... ("Robert M. Taylor")
Re: How to get xconfigurator to start? ("Bobby D. Bryant")
Re: Anyone using Linksys Fast Ethernet 10/100 Network in a Box ? (Michael Meissner)
Hardware Configuration ("Ken Shibley")
Re: What's Better: Suse 6.2 or Mandrake 6.0 ?? (Luckydaze1)
PCI Modem (Ery Djunaedy)
Re: PCI Caching IDE controller ("Kevin McFerrin")
Re: cd audio problem on mandrake 6.0 (Luckydaze1)
Re: serial port not usable - "modem busy" (David Orriss Jr)
Re: Red Hat 6 PIII 450, TNT2 ultra HELP (Luckydaze1)
Re: Can a Linux Expert Answer This?? (Luckydaze1)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Linux does not detect second CPU
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 03:00:37 GMT
Hi,
I've just bought a Dual PIII Xeon 550MHz with Supermicro
SD2G2 motherboard; I compiled a 2.2.5 kernel with SMP
support (followed all the instructions correctly, I think).
The system boots ok, but it only detects one CPU.
Is there any known problem with linux on this kind of hardware,
or is it possible that I have a broken CPU?
Thank you very much for the attention,
Antonio
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From: "Jasenko Blazevic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Modems
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 13:58:16 +1000
Recently I installed RH6.0, everything works properly except my bloody
winmodem which was preinstalled in Gateway PC. Now, I'm after an external
modem.Could you recommend from your experience, which one is the best
(please don't recommend only the most expensive modems).
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From: "Robert M. Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Epson 440 compatibility
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 03:11:41 GMT
ghostscript drivers for this printer have been out for a while. Drivers
for the Stylus 400 should work fine.
Niall Whelan wrote:
>
> I found in a local store some refurbished Epson 440's on sale. I am
> wondering if there exist
> Linux drivers for it.
>
> I found the following website which lists the 640 which is a similar
> printer.
>
> http://jgo.local.net/HOWTO/Printing-HOWTO-4.html#ss4.1
>
> However the same document mentions that the 740 doesn't work perfectly
> so that makes me nervous about the 440. If anyone knows about this, I
> would appreciate hearing about it.
>
> Thanks,
> Niall
>
>
> --
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From: Vladimir Florinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: How do I add & configure new hardware?????
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 20:23:40 -0700
Ziggy Stardust wrote:
>
> I've just installed Redhat 6.0, but the installation couldn't find my
> network-card (RealTek8019, ISA). After the installation I found a driver on
> the disk that came with the card, but I don't know what to do with it, and
> there is no documentation on the disk.
> The files within the tar-archive are called: config.in, makefile, rtl8019.c,
> space.c . Is there some sort of hardware configuration-"program" or what
> should I do.
>
> I would much appriciate some help
I would think you have to compile the module first. Uncompress the files into
some directory and try 'make'. If all goes well you will have a file called
something like rtl8019.o Put this in your kernel module directory
(/lib/modules/<kernel-version>/net/). Run depmod -a.
After that I would recommend you try linuxconf first to set up networking. If
this works, you are done. If this doesn't work, manually edit /etc/conf.modules,
add aliases, options, etc. I don't quite remember the syntax for the ethernet
cards right now but it should look something like this:
alias eth0 rtl8019
options rtl8019 io=<...> irq=<...>(fill the blanks from the card manuals).
You may need isapnptools to set up ioports and interrupts if the card is PnP.
After that, create /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 and put your IP,
netmask, gateways, etc. in there. This path is rather complicated, that's why I
recommend linuxconf.
I would also suggest you make an RPM of the driver at a later time to simplify
future kernel upgrades.
--
Vladimir
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From: Chetan Bhargava <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux does not detect second CPU
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 03:14:13 GMT
Hi,
There is nothing wrong with Linux. Maybe the kernel is not installed
properly. Make sure you enabled the SMP while compiling.
Chetan Bhargava
www.asacomputers.com
In article <7rpmgg$gmv$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi,
> I've just bought a Dual PIII Xeon 550MHz with Supermicro
> SD2G2 motherboard; I compiled a 2.2.5 kernel with SMP
> support (followed all the instructions correctly, I think).
> The system boots ok, but it only detects one CPU.
> Is there any known problem with linux on this kind of hardware,
> or is it possible that I have a broken CPU?
>
> Thank you very much for the attention,
>
> Antonio
>
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>
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From: Chetan Bhargava <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Kernel upgrade
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 03:48:25 GMT
Hi,
To upgrade the kernel you have to download the kernel source from
www.kernel.org latest is 2.2.12. The kernel would be in tar.gz file
format.
download the kernel in /temp or any other directory directory. Go
to /usr/src and remove existing link linux (rm linux). Make a new
directory /usr/src/linux-2.2.12 and create link (ln -s linux-2.2.12
linux). Then untar the kernel source from the temp directory (tar
xzvf /temp/linux-2.2.12*) before untarring the kernel make sure you are
in /usr/src.
After untar completes go to /usr/src/linux, run make menuconfig, set
the options you like and save the configuration. Then run make dep
clean bzImage
if it completes fine copy the bzImage file from ./arch/i386/boot to /
edit your lilo.conf and add this new compiled kernel, run lilo and
reboot.
If you still have any problem just drop me a mail at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Chetan Bhargava
www.asacomputers.com
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Brian Donaldson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I have kernel 2.0.36 on linux5.2 Red hat. Can i upgrade to 2.2.5 or
> higher, and what is the best way to do it. I have already tried to
> compile from source and the code has errors in it. What is the best
> solution to this problem?
>
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From: "Robert M. Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Need Help on 2 things...
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 03:28:14 GMT
Did you enter the domain name of the ISP webserver unter
edit|preferences|identity+mailservers entries? Make sure you edit the
kppp setup screen to use your password and enter your password into
communicator under the preferences selections. If you don't, netscape
won't find a server to use. DNS entries are done under kppp setup in the
first kppp window.
Good luck,
Bob
Kent Carpenter wrote:
>
> Sondy Coker wrote:
> >
> > The first thing I need help on is get Netscape to see that I have a PPP
> > connection. I'm using SuSE 6.2 and I have a Jumperd modem which is set at
> > COM3, IRQ4 that seems to work under Linux. I have my modem setup correctly
> > but the only thing is when I use kppp Netscape give the error that it cant
> > find the www.suse.com website, and anyother sites that I try.
>
> Sounds like a DNS (domain name server) problem.
>
> Have you gotten the DNS addresses from your ISP and entered them into
> the appropriate file?
>
> On a RH distro its /etc/resolv.conf (not sure on SuSE) and goes
> something like this:
>
> nameserver 111.111.111.111
> nameserver 111.111.111.111
>
> using the specific addresses for your ISP's DNS
>
> >
> > Second is that I have a Sound Blaster Live Value! and ever time I try and
> > install the SBLive Linux driver it give me an error. I dont know the exacte
> > error but I can find out agian. IF anyone can help out let me know.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sondy Coker
>
> What kind of error? During the install, or when trying to insert the
> module?
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From: "Bobby D. Bryant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: How to get xconfigurator to start?
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 20:59:00 -0500
John Smith wrote:
> How do you get xconfigurator to start? When I type in the command Linux
> tells me it can't find the file. I don't have this problem with XF86Config.
Use a capitol X: Xconfigurator.
Even then, it's possibly not in your path. If not, try
locate Xconfigurator
and either add the result to your path, or else type in the full path name to
run it.
Good luck,
Bobby Bryant
Austin, Texas
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Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.networking
Subject: Re: Anyone using Linksys Fast Ethernet 10/100 Network in a Box ?
From: Michael Meissner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 16 Sep 1999 00:12:02 -0400
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Sean Akers) writes:
> I've just discovered a local PC shop selling the 'Linksys Fast Ethernet
> 10/100 Network in a Box' product for what seems like a very reasonable
> price. It says on the box that it is Linux compatible.
>
> Are any of you Linux users out there using one of these ? If so, what are
> your thoughts ? I am thinking of getting one of these (plus a third
> network card) for my home network which is currently running using old
> 3Com 3C503 ISA cards. My network consists of one Linux server, one W98
> machine and one multi-boot W98, NT4, Linux machine.
You shouldn't have any problems, with just the one hub. I did have problems
with a Linksys hub connecting to a SOHOware hub that were separated about
60-100' apart, which is coming close to the max distance for 100 Mbit hubs (I
originally had my office in the 2nd story bedroom and other computers down in
the basement). It got to the point where I would have to reboot several times
a day, and replaced both hubs with the more expensive 3com office connect 8
port hubs, and never had a problem at that distance (I have since moved
everything down to the basement due to not having air conditioning). Whether
it was the Linksys hub that was at fault or the SOHOware, I never found out
(the SOHOware hub was certainly flakey, since it had a rather noisy fan).
--
Michael Meissner, Cygnus Solutions
PMB 198, 174 Littleton Road #3, Westford, Massachusetts 01886
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 978-486-9304 fax: 978-692-4482
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From: "Ken Shibley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Hardware Configuration
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:58:13 -0400
Two requests:
i) I am unable to use my HP Deskjet 820Cse using
any of the available printer configurations in
Linux. Although HP has signed on board to
support Linux, their tech support says they
will not support previous hardware.
ii) Anyone able to configure a Paperport 5300
scanner?
Any help or info will be greatly appreciated.
Ken
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Luckydaze1)
Subject: Re: What's Better: Suse 6.2 or Mandrake 6.0 ??
Date: 16 Sep 1999 04:28:58 GMT
>Depends.
>I like SuSE 6.1 as a desktopper. I would rather use redhat as a server.
>I understand Mandrake is an optimized redhat.
>What do you want to do with it?
>I play and do homework on a SuSE system and do paid work on NT and
>Win'98 boxes. I work for someone else of course...
>
>Bob
Well I'm new to Linux and wanted a distro
that would give me less trouble, which is really impossible with a newbie. I
picked up both and like SuSe better. I find it runs
"cleaner" and is easier to configure. I had problems getting my SB PCI 64
working in Mandrake.
A couple little " # " in the right file took care of that. Their YAST { yet
another setup tool } was extremely easy to use and the SaX autodetecting of
devices is a nice touch. On top of that I didn't need
a patch for my TNT2 Ultra to run. Also the big manual that came with the
commercial
distro is very handy indeed. Atleast for me.
Overall I think SuSe is excelent.
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From: Ery Djunaedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PCI Modem
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:29:52 +0800
Is there anything I can do to make my internal modem works under linux?
It is a PCI modem made by PCtel.
Ery
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Reply-To: "Kevin McFerrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: "Kevin McFerrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.hardware,comp.periphs
Subject: Re: PCI Caching IDE controller
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:43:21 -0400
Nope. I can't get that far. After running FDISK, you have to reboot
beore you can format. After rebooting, I get the error message that there
is no FAT or FAT32 partition on the disks. The Ramdisk that the Win98 boot
floppy creates ends up being labeled C:, and no other drives (except floppy)
are available to me to do anything with. Unless I run FDISK again, in which
case I can see that the partitions are still intact as formerly set up.
This, of course, begins the process anew.
I'm pretty sure that it's a controller issue. The controller can pass
the drive data on from it's BIOS to the MB BIOS, but then the mobo hangs.
I'm convinced that it's a configuration problem, and that it has something
to do with the way that the mobo is trying to access the drives that the
controller is passing the info along on. That's why I suspect it's an IRQ
or PCI interrupt problem. I'm hoping that maybe someone has one of these
bad boys and can provide info on their configuration or from the manual
(which I don't have).
none <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> Kevin McFerrin wrote:
>
> > Back to the point, I've tried to follow the Tekram installation
> > instructions for the DC-690C as closely as they match (they seem to be
> > nearly identical parts). I can get past POST and see the BT-910A BIOS
> > banner. I can get into the BIOS settings. The controller detects and
> > identifies my drives just fine. My mainboard's BIOS is set to have it's
> > onboard EIDE (both channels) disabled. I can even go through post,
through
> > HDD detection (from the controller card, not the mainboard BIOS), and
boot
> > from a Win98 startup disk and FDISK the drives (sounds good, doesn't
it?)
> > just fine. But when I reboot the system and boot from floppy, it I get
a
> > messge from the Win98 startup disk that the drives have no valid FAT or
> > FAT32 partitions.
>
> Did you format the drive?
> FDISK only allocates the disk space for useing with a certain
> filesystem, but you will need to format the partitions you made to put a
> valid filesystem(FAT16/FAT32) on them.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Luckydaze1)
Subject: Re: cd audio problem on mandrake 6.0
Date: 16 Sep 1999 04:34:27 GMT
>Hi,
>I have mandrake 6.0 runing with a pci 64 sound card and a 32x creative cd
>rom drive.
>the es1370 seems to be loaded with no error. As far as a know all the sound
>file format work fine (.wav , mp3 etc
>The problem is that I can't play any audio cd (the drive is reading the cd.
>The audio cable is fine, the mixer seems to be correctly set.
>I have tried different cd players even x11amp.
>an other thing :
>When I try to mount an audio cd with
>mount /devhdc /mnt/cdrom (without specifying the file system with -t )
>I have an error on the file system, is that normal ?
>Any help appreciated.
>Cheers
>Pascal
I also had a problem with my 64 and Suse
but found all I had to do was turn the volume and CD buttons up very high in
the mixer first. Almost to the top. Just use kscd which is the default cd
player to play
your music cd's. Don't try to mount them
the way you're doing unless you're trying to mount a different drive. If you're
trying to do that then try ln -sf /dev/ your drive /dev/cdrom
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From: David Orriss Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: serial port not usable - "modem busy"
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:26:42 GMT
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> thanks a lot, it worked, only that I had to enable, not to disable the
> port manually. What did people do before there were newsgroups ;-)
>
ummm... Wimpered a lot as they shelled out $$$ for incident reports to
SCO and Sun?? ;-)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Luckydaze1)
Subject: Re: Red Hat 6 PIII 450, TNT2 ultra HELP
Date: 16 Sep 1999 04:54:24 GMT
>I'm a newbie to linux and Red Hat 6.0... I have a PIII 450 TNT2 ultra
>..where do i get driver for this card and how do I install these.
>Also I boot automaticly from win98 ( using loadlin.exe.\ c:\vmlinuz
>root=dev/hda command) and X windows auto starts but the resolution is so
>big I cant do anything.I couldnt get
>my system to boot in linux off the
>floppy for some reason
>I've tried reinstalling and setting resolution but it still comes in big.
>Its so big I cant even edit my XF86Config file to set the res ..any
>suggestion please?
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Go here:
http://www.nvidia.com/Products.nsf/htmlmedia/software_drivers.html
Download this file:
RIVA-X-GLX-1.0-glibc-i386-dyn.tar.gz
Put it in any directory or use the /tmp directory
1) You need to be logged in as root. You can just su to root.
2) cd to the directory where the RIVA file is.
3) to decompress a zipped tar file (one that ends in .tar.gz), use "tar
zxvf filename", where z tells it the file is zipped, x tells it to extract,
v tells it to provide a verbose listing (so you can see what's going on) and
f tells it the next thing is the filename. Please note: EVERYTHING in
Linux is case sensitive. So, you would be doing
tar zxvf whateverthefilenameis
Then type ./riva_install don't forget the
period in front of /
The run XF86configurator again and choose the res you want. I make it simple
and choose one res I like and set it to 16 bit or whatever you like
Good luck
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Luckydaze1)
Subject: Re: Can a Linux Expert Answer This??
Date: 16 Sep 1999 04:56:42 GMT
>> When I use the CD player in Suse 6.2 to play a music Cd, it uses my CDRW
>which
>> is dev/hdc. I want the player to default to my CD Rom drive which is hdd.
>> How do I do this? Please remember I'm a newbie to this. Thank you.
>>
>>
>
>Try ln -sf /dev/hdd /dev/cdrom .
I don't know who you are but it sure worked great. You really know your stuff.
What does that command do and what does it mean if you don't mind? Thanks
again...
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