Linux-Hardware Digest #52, Volume #10 Sat, 17 Apr 99 17:13:35 EDT
Contents:
Internal modem install trouble ("Tim")
SCSI Zip + Zoom ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Celreon on dual Pentium mother boards (chris)
Re: Corrupt libraries and kernel panic....virus?
Re: Amd-k6-2 (Manuel Derieux)
Re: CDRW - HP and Backpack (Thomas Zajic)
how to edit ("Gno Phun")
Re: Dual Processing with Celeron Processors
([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Celreon on dual Pentium mother boards (Norbert Goebel)
Re: RedHat with two NICs ("Kenneth Ho")
Re: 3dfx VooDoo3 (sxltrex)
Diamond FirePort 40 anyone? ("leess")
Corrupt libraries and kernel panic....virus? ("John Dixon")
Re: Help a newbie (Jonathan Spearman)
Re: 3dfx VooDoo3 (Thomas Zajic)
PLEASE HELP! -> Adaptec SCSI AVA1502 <- (Ernesto Mottola)
sblive soundblaster live ("Travolta666")
MaxPC - support for this device in kernel 2.2 == when? ("Hardware")
Re: Sound Card Problems ("Jonathan Wiens")
Adaptec 3940 UW compatibility? (Adam Gordon)
Re: Monitor Specs (fred smith)
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From: "Tim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Internal modem install trouble
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 14:08:01 GMT
I have an internal 56k zoom modem, that I disabled PnP and set to jumper ,
installed on com 3. When I activate my ppp I get a short blast of dialtone
and no dial. The modem then disconnects, waits about 10 seconds and goes
through the whole process again. I have tried the command echo ATDT
phonenumber >/dev/cua2. I get the same symptom as above.
Any suggestions
Tim
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: SCSI Zip + Zoom
Date: 17 Apr 1999 14:09:34 GMT
I'm trying to install a 250 MB Zip w/ their Zip Zoom accelerator card
on an all SCSI system. The first adapter is a AHA2940 with 2 hd's and
a cdrom hanging off it (id's 0, 1, and 5). I've got the zoom card installed
and the drive set to id 6. The whole setup works fine under NT, and
I confirmed the I/O address (0x140) and the IRQ (11) of the card there.
My latest attempt has the card setup defined in
/usr/src/linux-2.2.5/drivers/scsi/Makefile:
CFLAGS_aha152x.o = -DDEBUG_AHA152X -DSKIP_BIOSTEST -DSETUP0="{0x140,11,7,1}"
and aha152x as well as aic7xxx support compiled into ther kernel. The boot
messages reveal only this:
aha152x0: vital data: PORTBASE=0x140, IRQ=11, SCSI ID=7, reconnect=enabled,
parity=disabled, synchronous=disabled, delay=0, extended translation=disabled
aha152x: trying software interrupt, lost.
aha152x: IRQ 11 possibly wrong. Please verify.
Without the compiler flags above, this message was just repeated for IRQ 10
as well. Obviously it never sees the drive at all. I know the hardware is
fine (it works under NT).
Any ideas?
Thanks,
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Joshua Baker-LePain
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Duke University
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From: chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Celreon on dual Pentium mother boards
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 00:55:03 +1000
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Is it possible to use 2 celeron cpu's on dual pentium II board
If not what would be a cheap way of making a SMP machine?
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ()
Subject: Re: Corrupt libraries and kernel panic....virus?
Date: 17 Apr 1999 15:49:53 GMT
Its not a virus. My guess is that either you somehow managed to corrupt
the filesystem OR used rpms from questionable sources (trojan). There
really aren't any viruses per say on unices.
Michal
On Sat, 17 Apr 1999 07:15:22 -0700, John Dixon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I am running Redhat 5.2 with a 2.2.4 kernel/ KDE 1.1 on an IBM ThinkPad.
>I was installing an rpm (efax) when I got the following error message:
>"corrupt shared libraries"
>
>Everything I tried to run gave the same error message.
>
>Even the "reboot" command at the root prompt yielded only a "corrupt shared
>libraries" message. When I finally cold-booted, the process only went as
>far as the
>attempt to mount the drives, and I get a "kernel panic - no init". When I
>try to boot using my boot disk and rescue disk, I am stopped at the same
>point in the process, only the message is slightly more verbose, with
>something like "kernel panic - no init....trying to pass init to kernel"
>.......
>and then full stop. I can't even access my Linux partitions to attempt
>to save some stuff before re-installation.
>
>I'm just not experienced enough with Linux to guess what the next
>intelligent move might be. If I was back in the world of dos, I would
>strongly suspect a virus of some kind. Luckily the Win98 partition on the
>box is still functioning, and I am able to send out this SOS in a bottle.
>ANY ideas would be most gratefully received. I just hate the idea of
>dumping about four months of work on my Linux setup.
>
>Thanks!
>
>
>
--
Michal Sabala aka Saahbs
Linux'er since 0.97 :)
UIUC Class of 2002; ECE
Linux, hardware, C, Html,
aviation, rc-air models
http://fly.to/saahbs
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Manuel Derieux)
Subject: Re: Amd-k6-2
Date: 17 Apr 1999 14:20:01 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have Linux installed on an AMD K6-2 333Mhz.
Linux Went up Immediately without a hitch. Unfortunately, X-Windows
hasn't worked yet, I haven't found proper support for the integrated
video and sound chip sets.
The system runs like lightning.
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From: Thomas Zajic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: CDRW - HP and Backpack
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 15:49:02 GMT
Christopher Fowler wrote:
> [ ... ]
> Also, is it true that some older CD-ROM drives will not be able to READ
> CD-RW disks? This is not a (major) issue, but was just wondering.
> [ ... ]
That�s right, a drive has to be "multi-read" capable to read CDRWs.
Does anybody know what "multi-read" actually is?
Thomas
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From: "Gno Phun" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: how to edit
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 11:52:01 -0400
I need to edit my xf86 config file, but I don't know how. What editor do I
use and how do I execute it?
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Dual Processing with Celeron Processors
Date: 17 Apr 1999 13:29:58 GMT
Tomasz Korycki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
: Dwayne McGarty wrote:
: >
: > I see people reference the fact that they have dual processor
: > linux boxes with *modified* celeron processors. Can any one
: > provide an description/url that describes the modifications
: > required and why it is necessary.
: http://kikumaru.w-w.ne.jp/pc/celeron/index_e.html
And i would suggest to use the solution with the MSI-6905
Adaptor (Socker 370 -> Slot 1), because drilling the
hole is rather dangerous!
I have two of the MSI-6905 (Ver. 1.0) runing with PPGA-Celeron300A @ 450MHz
without any problems on a GA-686BXD.
The next revision of the MSI-Adapter will have a jumper for
dual-celeron-operation, so you even do not need to solder a wire.
According to bxboards.com, it will be best to buy Celeron300A:
CPU OC success rate:
300A 450 80%
300A 504 3% (112MHz FSB)
333 500 20%
so, the liklyhood for two 300A->450 is 64% - that not bad.
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From: Norbert Goebel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Celreon on dual Pentium mother boards
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 18:24:27 +0200
Have a look at the postings "Dual Processing with Celeron Processors" in
this newsgroup.
chris wrote:
>
> Is it possible to use 2 celeron cpu's on dual pentium II board
>
> If not what would be a cheap way of making a SMP machine?
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From: "Kenneth Ho" <kh(anti_spam)@(anti-spam)macbrush.net>
Subject: Re: RedHat with two NICs
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 22:54:29 +0800
Reply-To: "Kenneth Ho" <kh@(anti-spam)macbrush.net>
After you made the new module. Did you do depmod -a {kernel version} ?
For example: depmod -a 2.2.5
Kenneth
Stephen E. Fritz wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
>I've been trying to get RedHat to recognize two ethernet cards, but have
>been having trouble. There are no resource conflicts, and both cards
>test OK using the manufacturer's setup programs. The Intel Pro100 was
>recognized fine during the install, but when I tried to add a Linksys
>PCI card using various X utilities (Linuxconf, Kernel configurator,
>Network Configuration), I was informed that the NE2 PCI module was not
>found. I checked the directory, and it was indeed there.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
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From: sxltrex <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 3dfx VooDoo3
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 08:08:49 -0700
I'm downloading the Rush X server right now. Thanks for that bit of advice?
How did you set up your Xconfigurator after you had the new server installed?
I'm going from a Stealth 3D 2000.
Thanks for your help!!
Garth
Phil DeBecker wrote:
> sxltrex wrote:
>
> > I just bought a 3dfx VooDoo3 2000 PCI. Does anyone have any idea if
> > anyone is working on Linux drivers for this card? (By the way, it kicks
> > ass on Half-Life).
>
> I just got a Voodoo3 3000 AGP and it works great using the X server from
> http://glide.xxedgexx.com.
>
> Phil
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From: "leess" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Diamond FirePort 40 anyone?
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 08:14:04 -0700
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From: "John Dixon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Corrupt libraries and kernel panic....virus?
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 07:15:22 -0700
I am running Redhat 5.2 with a 2.2.4 kernel/ KDE 1.1 on an IBM ThinkPad.
I was installing an rpm (efax) when I got the following error message:
"corrupt shared libraries"
Everything I tried to run gave the same error message.
Even the "reboot" command at the root prompt yielded only a "corrupt shared
libraries" message. When I finally cold-booted, the process only went as
far as the
attempt to mount the drives, and I get a "kernel panic - no init". When I
try to boot using my boot disk and rescue disk, I am stopped at the same
point in the process, only the message is slightly more verbose, with
something like "kernel panic - no init....trying to pass init to kernel"
.......
and then full stop. I can't even access my Linux partitions to attempt
to save some stuff before re-installation.
I'm just not experienced enough with Linux to guess what the next
intelligent move might be. If I was back in the world of dos, I would
strongly suspect a virus of some kind. Luckily the Win98 partition on the
box is still functioning, and I am able to send out this SOS in a bottle.
ANY ideas would be most gratefully received. I just hate the idea of
dumping about four months of work on my Linux setup.
Thanks!
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From: Jonathan Spearman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.redhat,linux.redhat.digest,linux.redhat.misc
Subject: Re: Help a newbie
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 13:21:29 -0500
Phat Randy wrote:
> I have recently installed Redhat and am having a problem with my Cable-modem
> connection. I have a SMC Etherpower 8432 card. I think the problem is that
> it isn;t detected since it is in Plug and PLay. Can anyone tell me how to
> turn this off? When I run ifconfig, the loopback is there, but not eth0
> (this is why I think it is the Plug and Play).
>
> Also, I accidently crashed the system and the kernel won't load. It stops
> with "/dev/hda1 did not cleanly unmount, check forced" Can someone help me
> with this also.
Hello,
My name is jonathan, I am a support tech for smc. the 8432 is a pci card and
is controlled by the bios. I have a few questions and I can help with the
configuration of the card.
1. At this time there are no drivers for the 8432 in linux. have you went to
the nasa.gov ftp site for drivers. The card is controlled by the bios, Turn of
the plug and play features of the bios.
2. I do know that the 9000 and ultra and ultra32 smc card do have drivers for
linux. however they are not supported. ( This will change as smc is creating
drivers and support for redhat. At this time I am the only tech that uses
redhat 5.2.
3. error that you are getting is one that is caused by improperly shutting down
the system. I will hang there for a while but eventually will correct itself
and will continue to boot. This I know from experience. Once it has booted and
corrected itself, you will not get this error again.
4. If possible at this time, I would use another nic, soho, 3com, dlink and a
few others work well. Although the 3com is a better choice at this time.
However if you have the drivers for the 8432 from nasa, the smc card is the
better of the two.
'
If you have any further questions on smc products: contact me at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks
Jonathan S.
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From: Thomas Zajic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 3dfx VooDoo3
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 15:44:24 GMT
G de Keating-Hart wrote:
> Does any program actually use the 3Dfx card (even just voodoo2) in linux?
Yup, of course: GLQuake, GLQW, (GL)Quake2, and soon (GL)Quake3Arena.
Thomas
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From: Ernesto Mottola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PLEASE HELP! -> Adaptec SCSI AVA1502 <-
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 17:51:17 +0200
I have a Iomega Zip Plus on a Iomega Zip Zoom SCSI card; it is an
Adaptec AVA-1502, which should work with aha152x driver. I give:
modprobe aha152x aha152x=0x140,9,7
and get:
1 controller detected [.....] probing software interrupt: 9: software
interrupt lost, maybe wrong. [.... ] SCSI 0 hosts
SCSI detected total (!!)
But it correctly works under Windows 95 with IO=0x140 and irq=9. I am
using kernel 2.2.5, what else can I do? Some people has managed to mke
the card work, and I've followed their instructions....
Thanks to anyone can help
Ernesto Mottola
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From: "Travolta666" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: sblive soundblaster live
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 22:03:45 +0200
Anyone knows how to get the sblive sounding under Linux?
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From: "Hardware" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MaxPC - support for this device in kernel 2.2 == when?
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.misc,comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video,linux.redhat.misc,alt.linux,alt.os.linux
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 20:38:34 GMT
This thing looks awesome. It is like an all-in-one multimedia card, and
beats the ATI-All-in-Wonder by a mile.
When will Linux support this?
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From: "Jonathan Wiens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: Re: Sound Card Problems
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 15:49:48 -0500
Reply-To: "Jonathan Wiens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Both Kernel version 2.0.35 and sndconfig came along with Red Hat 5.1. I
am pretty sure though that AWE 64 cards will work with this kernel version
(I have heard of others getting theirs to work), but it may only use the
card under SB 16 mode.
When running sndconfig, the program first asks which type of sound card
you are using. AWE 64 is under the list (I have tried both AWE 64 and SB
16, but neither work). The program then asks for the settings used by the
sound card (base address, IRQ, DMA, etc). The program continues by stating
that it has updated the files /etc/conf.modules and /etc/isapnp.conf. The
program then attempts to test the sound card. At this point, the modprobe
error comes up.
Just to let you know, I know a fair bit about computers, but I am new to
Linux. I have several ideas for possible solutions, but I don�t know how to
implement them:
1. As you noted above, the required modules, could simply be mising. I
searched all over the place, on
both the hard drive where I have Linux installed and on the CD
containing the distribution, and I can not seem to find the modules. Is
it possible to get these modules off the Internet? If so, do you know
where on the hard drive I would install them?
2. I have considered upgrading the kernel to the next stable version
(2.2.6), but I don�t know how to do
this. I didn�t want to try because I don�t want to end up making a
mistake and having to totally reinstall everything (I don�t really
have a way to back up my existing data).
Do you have any ideas of what I can do?
Thanks
Jonathan Wiens
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From: Adam Gordon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Adaptec 3940 UW compatibility?
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 10:46:50 -0600
Question:
A friend of mine and I tried to install Red Hat 5.1 last night, but we
could not get past the "druid" phase (or "fdisk") because of what we
think is the SCSI card. Upon checking RH's website, they have the 3940
W listed as compatible, but does anyone know about the 3940UW? I had to
use an old 2940 with a W(50-pin) SCSI hard drive and physically
disconnect my UW(72-pin?) hard drive so Linux wouldn't see it for it to
work. The interesting thing is, I have a W(50-pin) Plextor cdrom drive
attached to the 3940 card and it worked fine.
Any help?
Adam Gordon
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Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.help
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (fred smith)
Subject: Re: Monitor Specs
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 11:57:09 GMT
Jean Void ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
: I have a monitor, but the manual didn't say anything about the rates. I
: remember seeing a website with a database of the different monitor specs.
: BTW, I have an Acerview 77is
: Can anyone direct me to it?
Here's a list of sites with either monitor data or links to other sites
with monitor data. The last one was just given to me in the last few
weeks by another use who was digging around. Most of them should still
exist, and some have a ton of info.
http://hawks.ha.md.us/hardware/monitor.html
http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Misc/monitors/o-z.html
http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Misc/monitors/a-n.html
http://www.monitorservice.com/
http://www.mela-itg.com/
http://www.nashville.net/~griffin/mondata.html
http://www.mitsubishi-computers.com/
good luck!
Fred
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