Linux-Hardware Digest #537, Volume #12 Thu, 23 Mar 00 16:13:06 EST
Contents:
Re: Sound Blaster PCI64 (Hans J�rgensen)
Linux on Compaq Presario 1200 XL111 (closer, but not yet) (Eric R. Jorgensen)
Re: IBM 8514 monitor running 1024x768 (Andrew Daugherity)
Re: XF86Setup Mouse goes CRAZY (Andrew Daugherity)
Re: 2x AGP 8MB ATI Rage Mobility-P 3D Video (robert t. lemmon)
boot hangs after installing new drive
Trying to get DEC VT420 to work (Matt Luker)
Re: Trying to get DEC VT420 to work (Matt Luker)
Re: True requirements for Lexmark Optra Color 40 SIMMs? (Chuck McKinnis (Chuck
McKinnis))
512 MB HD BIOS Limit Workaround? ("A. Teutonico")
Re: CD-Writer ide-scsi irq timeout errors (EKK)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Hans J�rgensen)
Subject: Re: Sound Blaster PCI64
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 15:06:12 GMT
Leonardo Giordani wrote:
>How can I let Linux recognize my SB PCI64?
>What are the right parameters in kernel configuration?
>I'm a beginner, please explain it in a simple way!
You need to use the es1370-module.
hope that helps you out :)
--
Hans J�rgensen - Boris - #Linux.dk & #Danmark on the Undernet
ICQ 2969623 - http://boris.nowhere.dk <- Nu med php3 :O)
..60 Xmarks in XFree86 3.9.16, 1280x1024@16bit(yah, beat that one XiG
AccelX)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Eric R. Jorgensen)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.portable,comp.os.linux.setup,comp.os.linux.x
Subject: Linux on Compaq Presario 1200 XL111 (closer, but not yet)
Date: 23 Mar 2000 19:30:08 GMT
Hello again,
With the help of several people, I've gotten sound to work on this box
in 8bit, but that's good enough for me for now. Email me for details
if you're interested.
But, I'm still having problems getting the X setup working. The
display is a 1024x768 13.1" and while I've upgraded to XFree-3.3.6,
the screen still stays blank and doesn't pop up the friendly X cursor.
I'm attaching the output from the log of the X startup in the hopes
that someone will take a look at it and see something that I don't.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Eric
XFree86 Version 3.3.6 / X Window System
(protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6300)
Release Date: January 8 2000
If the server is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is newer
than the above date, look for a newer version before reporting
problems. (see http://www.XFree86.Org/FAQ)
Operating System: Linux 2.2.5-22smp i686 [ELF]
Configured drivers:
SVGA: server for SVGA graphics adaptors (Patchlevel 1):
NV1, STG2000, RIVA 128, RIVA TNT, RIVA TNT2, RIVA ULTRA TNT2,
RIVA VANTA, RIVA ULTRA VANTA, RIVA INTEGRATED, GeForce 256,
GeForce DDR, Quadro, ET4000, ET4000W32, ET4000W32i, ET4000W32i_rev_b,
ET4000W32i_rev_c, ET4000W32p, ET4000W32p_rev_a, ET4000W32p_rev_b,
ET4000W32p_rev_c, ET4000W32p_rev_d, ET6000, ET6100, et3000, pvga1,
wd90c00, wd90c10, wd90c30, wd90c24, wd90c31, wd90c33, gvga, r128, ati,
sis86c201, sis86c202, sis86c205, sis86c215, sis86c225, sis5597,
sis5598, sis6326, sis530, sis620, sis300, sis630, sis540, tvga8200lx,
tvga8800cs, tvga8900b, tvga8900c, tvga8900cl, tvga8900d, tvga9000,
tvga9000i, tvga9100b, tvga9200cxr, tgui9400cxi, tgui9420, tgui9420dgi,
tgui9430dgi, tgui9440agi, cyber9320, tgui9660, tgui9680, tgui9682,
tgui9685, cyber9382, cyber9385, cyber9388, cyber9397, cyber9520,
cyber9525, 3dimage975, 3dimage985, cyber9397dvd, blade3d, cyberblade,
clgd5420, clgd5422, clgd5424, clgd5426, clgd5428, clgd5429, clgd5430,
clgd5434, clgd5436, clgd5446, clgd5480, clgd5462, clgd5464, clgd5465,
clgd6205, clgd6215, clgd6225, clgd6235, clgd7541, clgd7542, clgd7543,
clgd7548, clgd7555, clgd7556, ncr77c22, ncr77c22e, cpq_avga, mga2064w,
mga1064sg, mga2164w, mga2164w AGP, mgag200, mgag100, mgag400, oti067,
oti077, oti087, oti037c, al2101, ali2228, ali2301, ali2302, ali2308,
ali2401, cl6410, cl6412, cl6420, cl6440, video7, ark1000vl, ark1000pv,
ark2000pv, ark2000mt, mx, realtek, s3_savage, s3_virge, AP6422, AT24,
AT3D, s3_svga, NM2070, NM2090, NM2093, NM2097, NM2160, NM2200,
ct65520, ct65525, ct65530, ct65535, ct65540, ct65545, ct65546,
ct65548, ct65550, ct65554, ct65555, ct68554, ct69000, ct64200,
ct64300, mediagx, V1000, V2100, V2200, p9100, spc8110, i740, i740_pci,
Voodoo Banshee, Voodoo3, i810, i810-dc100, i810e, smi, generic
(using VT number 7)
XF86Config: /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XF86Config
(**) stands for supplied, (--) stands for probed/default values
(**) XKB: keycodes: "xfree86"
(**) XKB: types: "default"
(**) XKB: compat: "default"
(**) XKB: symbols: "us(pc101)"
(**) XKB: geometry: "pc"
(**) XKB: rules: "xfree86"
(**) XKB: model: "pc101"
(**) XKB: layout: "us"
(**) Mouse: type: PS/2, device: /dev/mouse, buttons: 3
(**) SVGA: Graphics device ID: "My Video Card"
(**) SVGA: Monitor ID: "My Monitor"
(--) SVGA: Mode "1024x768" needs vert refresh rate of 86.96 Hz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "640x400" needs hsync freq of 37.86 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "640x480" needs hsync freq of 36.46 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "640x480" needs hsync freq of 37.50 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "800x600" needs hsync freq of 37.88 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "640x480" needs hsync freq of 43.27 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1152x864" needs hsync freq of 43.92 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "800x600" needs hsync freq of 48.08 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1024x768" needs hsync freq of 48.36 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "640x480" needs hsync freq of 53.01 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1152x864" needs hsync freq of 53.51 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "800x600" needs hsync freq of 55.84 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1024x768" needs hsync freq of 56.48 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1280x1024" needs hsync freq of 51.02 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "800x600" needs hsync freq of 64.02 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1024x768" needs hsync freq of 62.50 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1152x864" needs hsync freq of 62.42 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1280x1024" needs hsync freq of 64.25 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1024x768" needs hsync freq of 70.24 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1152x864" needs hsync freq of 70.88 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1280x1024" needs hsync freq of 74.59 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1600x1200" needs hsync freq of 75.00 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1152x864" needs hsync freq of 76.01 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1280x1024" needs hsync freq of 78.86 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1024x768" needs hsync freq of 80.21 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1280x1024" needs hsync freq of 81.13 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1600x1200" needs hsync freq of 87.50 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1152x864" needs hsync freq of 89.62 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1280x1024" needs hsync freq of 91.15 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1600x1200" needs hsync freq of 93.75 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1600x1200" needs hsync freq of 105.77 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1280x1024" needs hsync freq of 107.16 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1800X1440" needs hsync freq of 96.15 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "1800X1440" needs hsync freq of 104.52 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "512x384" needs vert refresh rate of 77.97 Hz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "512x384" needs hsync freq of 34.38 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "320x240" needs hsync freq of 39.38 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "400x300" needs hsync freq of 37.88 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "400x300" needs hsync freq of 48.08 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "480x300" needs hsync freq of 37.80 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "480x300" needs hsync freq of 39.56 kHz. Deleted.
(--) SVGA: Mode "480x300" needs hsync freq of 48.00 kHz. Deleted.
Warning: The directory "/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/TrueType" does not exist.
Entry deleted from font path.
(**) FontPath set to "unix/:-1"
(--) SVGA: PCI: Trident CyberBlade/i7/DSTN rev 92, Memory @ 0xf5000000, 0xf4100000
(--) Trident chipset version: 0xf3 (CyberBlade/i7/DSTN)
(--) SVGA: Detected an TFT 1024x768 Display
(--) SVGA: Revision 92.
(--) SVGA: Using Trident programmable clocks
(--) SVGA: chipset: cyberblade
(--) SVGA: videoram: 4096k
(**) SVGA: Using 8 bpp, Depth 8, Color weight: 666
(--) SVGA: Maximum allowed dot-clock: 230.000 MHz
(**) SVGA: Mode "640x480": mode clock = 25.175
(--) SVGA: Virtual resolution set to 640x480
(--) SVGA: SpeedUp code selection modified because virtualX != 1024
(--) SVGA: Using Linear Frame Buffer at 0x0f5000000, Size 4MB
--
Eric R. Jorgensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
University of Colorado, Boulder http://spot.colorado.edu/~jorgy
"A lot of people may not know this, but I'm pretty famous." -- Sam on Cheers
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From: Andrew Daugherity <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: IBM 8514 monitor running 1024x768
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 13:20:09 -0600
KROESSCHELL wrote:
> Hi,
> Troubles getting the an old monitor running anything else that 640x480. I
> used sax on suse 6.1 s3 virge agp graphic card 4mb.
> according to the docs that I found on the web the monitor has
> hor 35.5-35.5 and vert 60-70 I entered these into the advanced monitor
> settings since the 8514 is not in the list.
> how can I get to the 1024x786 in 87hz interlaced
Actually this should be HorizSync 31.5, 35.5 because it's mulitple fixed
freq. (There's even a setting in xf86config and XF86Setup for this.) You
ALSO need to set Vert 60-90 or so because with your 60-70 it cuts off the
87Hz Interlaced.
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From: Andrew Daugherity <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: XF86Setup Mouse goes CRAZY
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 13:22:29 -0600
frankie wrote:
> I have been going crazy here... help please....
> I have a intellimouse 1.2A PS/2 Compatible
> running Redhat 6.1(version or DIST of linux doesn't matter it still jumps
> stright to the upper right corner)
> ATI Rage Pro 128 Video card
>
> I have tried to set it up without using the mouse which i can do but it
> never works on any type any ideas would be most welcome
> XF86Setup Mouse goes CRAZY
Use the keybd to set the mouse type to "imps2" which means "IntelliMouse
PS/2" and the type 'a' for apply BEFORE you ever move the mouse.
Also, if your mouse works in the console (gpm), you can also use
/dev/gpmdata with the MouseSystems protocol.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (robert t. lemmon)
Subject: Re: 2x AGP 8MB ATI Rage Mobility-P 3D Video
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:39:00 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Thu, 23 Mar 2000 04:19:36 -0800, EKK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Any issues with this?
>
>It comes on DELL laptops. Just wondering if it is supported, or
>if there are any quirks before I buy.
>
>Also, b.t.w., does the CDROM/Floppy combo work OK with Linux?
>
>
>Thank you,
>
>AG
>--
just bought a gateway 9300 cl with the same video card - its not
currently supported by some ( all ? ) of the Linux vendors but
from what i've read, anyone reasonably fluent in Linux ( not me )
can download latest XFree86 and re-compile/diddle to support it.
i'm taking the cowards approach and waiting till its on a Slackware
dist CD...........
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ()
Subject: boot hangs after installing new drive
Date: 23 Mar 2000 20:05:21 GMT
i know this isnt linux specific, but...
i recently acquired an old cyrix 150 mhz comp with a 1.2 gb hd.
i installed a new 10 gb hd, and on boot the box would hang after
detecting the hd's model number. i jumpered the hd to be a 2 gb
drive, and everything works fine (as a 2gb drive). any help?
processor: 150 mhz cyrix
bios: amibios v 1.02
mb: unknown
hope this isnt too off topic. im not a hardware wizard, so thanks
in advance.
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From: Matt Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Trying to get DEC VT420 to work
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 20:18:23 GMT
I recently managed to get my hands on a DEC VT420 dumb terminal. I tried the
Text-Terminal
HOWTO, but all I'm getting is gibberish.
My settings in the inittab:
S0:2345:respawn:/sbin/getty ttyS0 DT9600 vt320
When I run "init q" I do not get any errors. When the init is done, I see some
gibberish on
my screen (???$@@#$!! kind of stuff), and I can't get it beyone the very top line.
Needless to say, it probably isn't configured correctly. But how? I'm a little out
of my
area of experience.
Matt
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From: Matt Luker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Trying to get DEC VT420 to work
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 20:20:03 GMT
Oh yeah, the "vt320" in the inittab is simply desparation. I tried vt420, vt100,
dumb--nothing works.
In article <j_uC4.645$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Matt Luker
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I recently managed to get my hands on a DEC VT420 dumb terminal. I tried the
>Text-Terminal
> HOWTO, but all I'm getting is gibberish.
>
> My settings in the inittab:
>
> S0:2345:respawn:/sbin/getty ttyS0 DT9600 vt320
>
> When I run "init q" I do not get any errors. When the init is done, I see some
>gibberish on
> my screen (???$@@#$!! kind of stuff), and I can't get it beyone the very top line.
>
> Needless to say, it probably isn't configured correctly. But how? I'm a little out
>of my
> area of experience.
>
> Matt
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From: Chuck McKinnis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Chuck McKinnis)
Crossposted-To: comp.os.os2.misc,comp.periphs.printers
Subject: Re: True requirements for Lexmark Optra Color 40 SIMMs?
Date: 23 Mar 2000 20:28:32 GMT
Mine just has an very generic, EDO 32Mb SIMM that cost less than $50.
On Thu, 23 Mar 2000 05:17:52, Dan Harkless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Howdy. I recently ordered a Lexmark Optra Color 40 inkjet printer from
> buy.com for $98.95 -- a great deal for a printer with a built-in PostScript
> engine:
>
> http://www.buy.com/clearance/product.asp?sku=70000013
>
> I also took advantage of the $10-off first-time-customer purchase coupon
> that Grant Taylor mentions on his "Linux Printing HOWTO" page:
>
> http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/pht/
>
> Unfortunately I found out only after my purchase that there's an alternate
> coupon that gives you _$20_ off:
>
> http://www.buy.com/promo/80120082.asp
>
> (BTW, Grant, Egghead no longer appears to have the printer. buy.com still
> has 216 as of this writing, though.)
>
> In any case, I read in comp.os.linux.hardware and comp.os.os2.misc articles
> that the Optra's default 4MB is really not sufficient. I learned from:
>
> http://www.lexmark.com/printers/inkjet/OptraColor/40.html
>
> that the max is 68MB, so I'd like to go ahead and get a 64MB SIMM. However,
> I'm very confused about what specs the SIMM will need to work in the Optra.
> Grant's database entry:
>
> http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/pht/show_printer.cgi?recnum=60800
>
> just says "Uses generic 72-pin FPM DRAM SIMM (EDO also works)". Posts on
> these groups were similarly vague. A Southern California OS/2 User Group
> article (<http://www.scoug.com/os24u/1998/scoug810.2.ink.html>), however,
> says:
>
> One caveat. Do put extra memory in, and don't buy Lexmark's. Any color
> postscript driver will eat memory on a complex color image, and you will
> want to put in at least a 32MB simm. A Lexmark 32MB SIMM will cost you
> about as much as the printer -- that's right, almost $500. And even tho'
> they say the SIMM's are standard, they aren't quite. 50NS instead of
> 60NS for one, and also most standard SIMMS are too high to let you put
> the printer's cover back on after installation. Don't despair, call
> J.D. at ROMCO in Eagle Rock (213-254-6060) they got me the right 3rd
> party 32MB SIMM for $70, along with the printer for $457. Good folks,
> and with what you save on the SIMM you can afford to drive there or pay
> for shipping.
>
> Is this true? Does the RAM really need to be 50ns? pricewatch.com only has
> a single 50ns category, and that's EDO 256MB. I don't see any 50ns FPM 64
> MB. Perhaps Lexmark's SIMM is really 50ns but 60ns (and 70ns??) will work?
> What happens when you install a SIMM that isn't fast enough? Will it slow
> down the device, or is it a case of "either it'll work perfectly or it won't
> work at all"?
>
> As far as the physical size issue that the SCOUG author mentions, I guess
> I'll have to just hope for the best since the online RAM retailers don't
> give dimensions for their SIMMs. The phone number for that "ROMCO" retailer
> is no longer good.
>
> Another issue I'm worried about is refresh rate -- when I was looking into
> buying a 64MB 60ns EDO 16x32 SIMM from Accubyte.com for $43, I was told that
> its refresh rate was "6K", which only "computers made within the last
> year-and-a-half can use". I was told I'd have to get a 4K SIMM instead, for
> $95.
>
> Seeing that going with the commodity EDO RAM apparently wasn't going to
> help, I looked at the FPM stuff. Here the cheapest thing was a 64MB 60ns
> FPM 16x32 SIMM for $81. When I inquired, however, I was told that its
> refresh rate was 4K, which would "only work with computers made within the
> last year". I was told I needed 2K, which this particular retailer didn't
> have.
>
> Now, first off, is it true that with EDO I want the highest <n>K number
> possible, but with FPM I want the lowest possible? The Optra Color 40 was
> apparently released 1998-07-15, so if the people I talked to were correct,
> it won't work with the current refresh rates. I'm sure those time windows
> were approximate, though, and they were talking about "computers", and this
> is a printer, so the same rules may not apply...
>
> Does anyone know what the real requirements are for a 64MB upgrade for this
> beastie? Kingston, like Lexmark, lists a special-purpose SIMM for use
> within the Optra. Unfortunately their web site apparently doesn't allow you
> to get the specs on that part, but they only offer it for use within Lexmark
> printers.
>
> Could people who've installed SIMMs in their Optra Color 40s and have
> verified that they work say what they used? I know a lot of people in past
> posts said "just raid your old 486", but I don't have one, so I need to know
> what I can buy that will work.
>
> Thanks, and sorry this was so long-winded (I just expected all this
> research to get me closer to the answer than it has).
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Dan Harkless | NOTE: Due to SPAM I have implemented a caller-ID-
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] | like policy for this account. Put "re-send" in
> Unitech Research, Inc. | your Subject to bypass or finger me for more info.
Chuck McKinnis
IBM Senior Systems Engineer (retired)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://pws.prserve.net/mckinnis
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From: "A. Teutonico" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 512 MB HD BIOS Limit Workaround?
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 15:40:44 -0500
Hi there,
I have an older 486 computer, whose BIOS is limited to hard drives
of 512 MB max. Is there a way to overcome this limit and install
larger hard drives? (I am aware of utilities like Maxblast, EZBios
etc., but most of them are 1. for DOS/Windows and 2. install usually
in the MBR, where I want LILO. Can LILO itself pass the large hard
drive parameters to the OS as opposed to mentioned utilities or the
BIOS?)
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Ciao
ateut[at]erols.com
PS: Does anybody know, where to get 486/33 math co-processors from?
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From: EKK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: CD-Writer ide-scsi irq timeout errors
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 07:59:05 -0800
OK, found stuff on notebook compatability page on redhat's site.
(It was down for a while, now it's back up)
The Linux laptop page is killer.
AG
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