Linux-Hardware Digest #72, Volume #11 Sun, 22 Aug 99 14:13:37 EDT
Contents:
Re: Cooling a P120 Linux Box? ("Nick Sharratt")
Re: Soundblaster live on RH6.0, 2.2.5-15 ("Igor T.")
Re: RH 6.0 and SIS 620 ("ColumVine")
psaux device (Thomas Edward White)
SoundBlaster Live PCI 256 (Dan Crouthamel)
TurboTV card on linuxppc ("John J. Budd III")
Wall Paper For RH6.0 (Davis Eric)
Re: 3com ISA cards and linux (Stephen R. Savitzky)
Re: Modem and sound card etup problem with Mandrake 6 ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: Boot hangs on initializing Sendmail (Henrik Carlqvist)
Re: Avoid ATI Graphics like the plague ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: [Q] LinuX on a NCR 3350 (MCA bus) ? (Ken McCord)
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From: "Nick Sharratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.comp.hardware,comp.hardware,comp.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Cooling a P120 Linux Box?
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 15:53:43 +0100
I'd like to echo the opinions expressed by others, if your machine is
not prone to hang/crash etc at present then it probably does not require
extra cooling. However, a few points to note:
When setting up the 1st few early Pentium machines for customers, we had
tremendous cooling problems, having to carefully source cases to allow
air flow over the processor etc...we even ended up with some tower cases
with two fans drawing air in (one pointing at the processor, one at the
then brand new 4Gb SCSI drives which ran frighteningly hot and died in 6
months until we started using the extra fan), a fan on the processor,
and two fans drawing air out....ok, the extra extractor fan was
overkill, but we got fed up of the damn things crashing after being on a
few hours we just went into fan frenzy!
These machines had problems all through the next few years, from the
hard drives failing (running at 60-80 degrees C is NOT good for them,
which is the sort of temps we monitored on the drives themselves without
that extra fan), to RAM chips needing re-seating (heating/cooling cycles
and all that)....even with all the fans in, we ended up having to make
call-outs (they'd got us on a 2 hour response contract too!) to replace
fans with bearings getting noisy....one ended up sounding like an
aeroplane starting up as the fan made the whole case vibrate with the
harmonics.
Anyway...my point?...erm....yes, fans can be essential, but they are not
a good solution. The point someone made about keeping the inside of the
case clean is a good one, but please, not a domestic vacuum cleaner!
They tend to generate a large amount of static around the nozzle, and if
there is one thing you don't want, its static zapped components...or
even, static stressed components (liable to fail sooner). So, my
advice, if the machine is a vital one, get a good case with a good
airflow to start with without extra fans. Monitor the temp (get a multi
meter with a thermo couple input calibrated to read temp straight off)
of various components and plan your airflow accordingly. Keep the
inside of the case clean (use filtered fans, but be aware they have less
airflow) by regular and careful professional cleaning equipment, and
whatever you don, don't start frying eggs on the hot bits! :-)
I remember a comment by one of the designers of the Cray super computers
many years ago, that they were not so much computer designers as
plumbers, (I can't remember the exact wording, but I believe this was
the gist of the comment) a reference to how heat dissipation was more of
a problem than anything else....:-)
If anyone has comments to make on this rambling post, please CC my
e-mail too, as I don't get to check the news groups too often....
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From: "Igor T." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Soundblaster live on RH6.0, 2.2.5-15
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 15:42:29 GMT
The only way I've found is to upgrade to 2.2.10 -- works fine for me.
Best regards,
Igor.
Alan Arbizu wrote:
>
> Wondering if anyone out there has gotten the latest sblive betadrivers
>
> emu10k-v0.3b to work under RedHat6.0 w/ 2.2.5-15 kernel
>
> if not.. any advice for where to look?
>
> carried out the steps listed in the README..
> set BIOS to PnP disabled,
> reconfigured the kernel for modular sound, (also modularized OSS),
> no other soundboards enabled,
>
> ran the install script w/o any errors being reported
> rebuild the kernel, rebooted
>
> /dev/dsp, dsp1, audio, audio1, mixer all exist.. tried to run
> WSoundPrefs for WM and it said the device file
> was misconfigured or non-existent.. ???
>
> maybe some good Samaritan has gone thru this as well and could give
> me some advice/solutions to try.
>
> --
> Alan Arbizu
> Hewlett-Packard
> Engineer ECSL - NST
> TN-447-0240 / Mailstop 43LN
> Cupertino, CA
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From: "ColumVine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.x
Subject: Re: RH 6.0 and SIS 620
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 08:39:08 -0700
will this work with RH 5.2 ? I tried it and still get the 320X ?? screen.
It seems to ignore the fact that there is 8 mb of vram available, and
defaults to no vram available. What am I doing wrong?
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:7pkk8n$gm0$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> Another alternative is to download a SVGA Server from
> http://www.sis.com.tw. They also have a XF86Config file available for
> download. I downloaded both, unzipped and untarred them and put thme
> each in place, and it worked. I had to reajust the XF86Config file for
> my hardware (mouse and monitor) and for the resolution I wanted.
>
> Due to Sync limits on my monitor, I only got it to work at 1280x1024.
>
>
>
> In article <7p6pts$h64$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I had similar problems with my Diamond Speedstar A50 with sis6326
> > chip AGP card, I downloaded the rpm version of XFSiS_Com from SUSE
> site.
> > www.suse.de/XSuSE/XSuSE_E.html
> >
> > Run rpm from commandline and install XFSis_com, manually tweak
> > XF86config to include the new chipset in the Device section.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> > "Joel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Greetings-
> > >
> > > I had the same problem with the SiS530 card. So I took your advise,
> > > downloaded the latest SuSe SiS X server and changed XF86Config.
> When
> > I ran
> > > X I got a display that is too small, but at least it is something.
> > When I
> > > ran startx I got an error message saying none of the devices were
> > defined
> > > and the server was killed.
> > >
> > > Would you send me a copy of your XF86Config file? Thanks a lot.
> > >
> > > -Joel
> > >
> > > L. Friedman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > > > Hi,
> > > > Gotta love profs who have no clue about what's going on, yet want
> > the
> > > > (nearly) impossible accomplished. Anyway...
> > > > I don't have RH, i have COL2.2, but it shouldn't really make much
> of
> > a
> > > > difference in the long run. I've got the dreaded sis620 card, and
> > it is
> > > > definitely possible to get it working, although its not all that
> > easy.
> > > > You need to download the SuSE SiS X server from their website. Go
> > with
> > > > the rpm, it will save you alot of grief in the long run. Once you
> > have
> > > > that installed, the rest should be easier. I can send you a copy
> of
> > my
> > > > XF86COnfig file, as well as excellent instructions on how to setup
> > the
> > > > rest of the process. Let me know if you want them.
> > > >
> > > > -Lonni
> > > >
> > > > Christopher Derr wrote:
> > > > > I am new to the whole Linux thing but a prof wants his $400
> > machine to
> > > > > run Linux. It uses the SiS 620 VGA adapter. Whatever they
> posted
> > on
> > > > > their site (called XF86_SVGA) doesn't even gunzip under RH
> Linux.
> > If I
> > > > > try it under something else then move it to the proper
> directory,
> > X
> > > > > gives an error after running XF86Config. Never even gets close
> to
> > a
> > > > > graphical interface. Just err no 13 right away.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, RH 6.0 detects the card as having 0 MB of RAM. I can only
> > imagine
> > > > > what this does to the configuration possibilities.
> > > > >
> > > > > I know that someone out there has set this card up and was
> > wondering if
> > > > > someone can answer a few questions:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1) Where do I get a compatible X-Server for it? (SVGA or
> > whatever)
> > > > > 2) How do I install it properly, what RAM setting should I put,
> > etc.
> > > > > 3) Why is everyone so behind just another flavor of Unix.....
> :)
> > > > > 4) Why did we ever leave the whole pencil and paper thing
> > behind...I
> > > > > remember when...
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for any help,
> > > > >
> > > > > Chris
> > > > > Sys Admin
> > > > > UC Davis
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
> >
>
>
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From: Thomas Edward White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: psaux device
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 16:11:36 GMT
I have two PS/2 ports on the back of my computer. One of the ports is
used by the keyboard. I have tried to use the other port for my mouse,
without success.
I have enabled psaux support in the kernel, and, on bootup, the kernel
reports that a PS/2 mouse port is available. I then specified the PS/2
mouse on /dev/psaux in my XF86Config file. If I attach a mouse to the
open PS/2 port, though, the two devices start fighting with each other.
Maybe they are using the same interrupt? If so, how to set the IRQ? I
assume that setserial won't work with /dev/psaux.
Thanks,
Tom Ed White
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From: Dan Crouthamel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: SoundBlaster Live PCI 256
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 11:27:36 -0600
Does anyone know if RedHat 6.0 will support the SoundBlaster Live PCI
256 Value sound card? It looks like that sndconfig does not list this
particular card.
thanks,
dan
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From: "John J. Budd III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: TurboTV card on linuxppc
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 12:08:32 -0400
After installing bttv, xawtv and following all the directions, trouble
shooting guides, etc, I am still unable to get this tv card to
function. When running the xawtv I get the following output:
This is xawtv-2.46, running on Linux/ppc (2.2.11)
wmhooks: gnome
x11: 1280x1024, 32 bit/pixel, 5120 byte/scanline, DGA, VidMode
open /dev/video: No such device
can't open /dev/video: No such device
waitpid: No child processes
v4l-conf had some trouble, trying to continue anyway
open /dev/video: No such device
no video grabber device available
According to my /var/log/messages file I am successfully installing the
modules. I have run xawtv as root and otherwise without change in
output. The permissions on the /dev/video0 are :
crw-rw-rw- 1 root root 81, 0 Aug 22 10:44 /dev/video0
/dev/video is a link to /dev/video0 and I have tried linking to
/dev/video1-3, /dev/bttv0-3 to no avail. What in the world am I missing
here?? Please someone give me some advice on this problem. John
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From: Davis Eric <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: redhat.config,redhat.general
Subject: Wall Paper For RH6.0
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 16:30:55 GMT
Hi, there,
I have a question on the wall papers for RH6.0.
I have some JPEG files, can I make them wallpapers for my RH6.0? My
favorate windows managers are Fvwm and Afterstep. But anyway, if you know
how to make my JPEG files as wall papers in other managers, such as GNOME
or KDE, please give me your suggestion. Thanks a lot.
Davis
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Stephen R. Savitzky)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.advocacy,comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.networking
Subject: Re: 3com ISA cards and linux
Date: 22 Aug 1999 08:27:26 -0700
"Kalkas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Stephen R. Savitzky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > "Kalkas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> Thanks Steve!
> That was good news indeed!
>
> I also assume now that Linux should support my monitor and my audio card. My
> audio card is Creative Sound Blaster PCI 128, and my monitor is MAG
> InnoVision DX15F. Am I correct in my assumption?
I understand that the SB PCI128 is supported; I remember seeing
something to that effect on one of the newsgroups recently. (I'm
usually too lazy to get sound working, myself.)
I have a MAG monitor of some sort, but in general there's no problem
with monitors. One suggestion: track down your monitor's specifications
before trying to configure X. You'll want to know the horizontal and
vertical frequency limits so that X can set timings that don't fry the
monitor (it's happened to me). If you don't have the information,
specifying your monitor as a "generic multisync" usually works with
anything that's not too old.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: alt.linux,alt.os.linux.dial-up,alt.os.linux.mandrake
Subject: Re: Modem and sound card etup problem with Mandrake 6
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 16:33:17 GMT
I too, am a newbie at this...and I am having
almost the exact same problem you are. I'm using
a Conexant SoftK56 Data-fax-speakerphone PCI
modem, and a Creative/Ensoniq Audio PCI card. In
KDE, Kppp setup always gives me a modem is busy
message...even if I reset it in terminal mode
(which doesn't allow me to type anything
either). Snd Config will detect my sound card
successfully...but it cannot install it
correctly...I get an error that says "sox:..."
and lists what seem to be a large number of audio
card commands? I know both of these cards are
PnP, and that may be the prob...but I haven'ta
clue as to how to turn that off...and yes..I do
have Win98 also installed..Looking forward to
help...
-Adam
In article <7pn5j9$bnt$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"Chi Lin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am a newbie for Linux, even I have read quite
a bit of Linux, this is the
> first time for me to really doing it.
>
> I used the default setting to set the system
up, but the modem and the sound
> card did not work.
>
> My modem is a Zoom Comstar SVD 2818 internal
modem (not winmodem), ISA PnP, irq
> 10 in windows, uses Com3, IO 03e8h
>
> When I am using modem, Kppp setup, and
tried /dev/ttyS2, also mapped to
> /dev/modem, by using ln -
s /dev/ttyS2 /dev/modem. Non of them worked,
only once
> I have successfully queried the modem, all the
other time it says, the modem is
> busy, and I know it is not.
> I tried to use terminal mode, but there has
nothing when I am trying to type
> some commands.
>
> I have tried to use pnpdump > /etc/isapnp.conf
to get all the possible setting,
> and changed it, but it still not working.
>
> Sound card is AWE64, ISA PnP
> I used all the setting from windows, I have
them all printed, but it did not
> work in Linux
>
> The sound card got the same problem, it can
play the CD, but now with wav, midi
> etc..
> The setting is: irq5, dma 1, dma 2, 0x220h,
0x330h, 0x388h
>
> I have tried to use sndconfig, it found all the
setting but still gives the same
> error messages.
>
> I have actually another problem, I do not know
if anyone can help. I am using
> KDE as the GUI, sometimes it works fine, but
now many times, even I used
> shutdown -r now, to shutdown the machine, it
still does not unmount the drives
> corrected, and then, nextime when I am trying
to login, the GUI will not appear,
> it can not find something, but the screen went
blank. One time when I logged in
> as single user, and checked all the settings,
then it worked again, maybe I have
> reset all the mount point?
>
> Anyway, I need your help and please tell me
what I can do to get it fixed.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> --
> C. Lin
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
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From: Henrik Carlqvist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Boot hangs on initializing Sendmail
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 00:35:00 +0200
Ian R Cornett wrote:
> I was trying to reconfigure my PPP connection and I had to reboot for
> one reason or other and whammo I can't get past it initializing my
> Sendmail Service.
When sendmail hangs for a long time during boot it is often because
there is something wrong in /etc/hosts. It is probably unable to
determine its own hostname.
regards Henrik
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Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Avoid ATI Graphics like the plague
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 22 Aug 1999 17:41:15 GMT
In <eleS4DQ3N6dS-pn2-UE1rjSzLn7oU@localhost>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ron Gibson)
writes:
|On Mon, 9 Aug 1999 08:25:25, Artur Swietanowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
|wrote:
|
|| BTW, the older ATI cards are supported pretty well by XFree; I run
|| Xpert98 8MB AGP and PCI on 4 different boxes with no problems.
|
|Same here...XPert98 AGP/8 meg with no problems except I have to use
|GRADD driers in OS/2. For $49 I paid I'm very happy. It was a
|temporary deal as I wanted to go Matrox but had to hold costs down on
|the new system I had built. But now I'm in no real hurry to upgrade. I
|put a CDRW higher on the priority list.
|
| email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For your OS/2 support, you might want to look at SciTech Display Doctor.
You can download the latest beta from their website for free to give
it a try. I've been waiting for their Rage 128 support to go production
(at which point I intend to buy a Rage 128 based card); but several
other OS/2 users have told me via email they have gotten good results
running the Beta. SciTech also produces a Linux verision; but, so far it
only supports Mach64/Rage64.
Guido
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From: Ken McCord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Q] LinuX on a NCR 3350 (MCA bus) ?
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 13:20:26 -0400
I've got Debian 2.1 running on my IBM PS/2 Model 77. Worked out of the
box, with no problems or patching.
Ken McCord
Denis BRAUSSEN wrote:
>
> I'm trying to install linuX on a NCR 3350 computer
> (with a mainboard based on the IBM MCA (microchanel) technology)
>
> I've tried the ibmmca.s bootdisk from the SlackWare distribution.
>
> The SCSI adaptator seems to be recognized (SCSI NCR53C94)
> but booting stops when the following message occurs:
>
> "IBM MCA SCSI: Removing current logical SCSI-device-mapping"
>
> Does anyone succeded to install LinuX on such a computer ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Best regards from France,
>
> Denis BRAUSSEN.
>
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