Linux-Hardware Digest #16, Volume #14 Mon, 11 Dec 00 23:13:09 EST
Contents:
Need help with my USR modem ("Eric")
Re: SAG Electronics as a Hardware Vendor (Dances With Crows)
Re: ABit; HPT366; Linux 7 Install problems ("DjM")
Re: *** F_U_C_K___C_H_R_I_S_T_M_A_S *** ................. EiMBjesUtJ ("DjM")
Re: ABit; HPT366; Linux 7 Install problems ("DjM")
Re: Kernel sees only part of memory (E J)
Re: LILO-Problem after adding a HD ("Patrick Bartek")
Seeking Informer Info ("Funsize")
Re: ftape_calibrate_data_rate failed; ditto 3200 (Marc D. Williams)
Re: -={ PCMCIA Network card }=- (Michael Meissner)
Linux handhelds or palmtops, any experiences? (Raymond Blum)
[On compiling New Kernel] What is a K6-2? (Sinner from the Prairy)
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From: "Eric" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Need help with my USR modem
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 00:16:01 GMT
Hello,
Actually, I'm using a high speed modem (adsl) to connect to the internet.
I'd like to use my usr robotics modem 56K voice PNP ISA as answering machine and
fax.
I know its not a "winmodem" because it was woking fine before.
After installed Mandrake 7.2, everything is ok except the modem.
Harddrake sees the modem so it looks good so far. If I start "kppp"
and choose /dev/ttyS1 (With win98 the modem is at com2, int3, address
2f8) then query the modem, it says "the modem is not responding...")
I tried the command "setserial" but did not work...or maybe I dont know I
to use it correctly! :)
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Eric.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dances With Crows)
Subject: Re: SAG Electronics as a Hardware Vendor
Date: 12 Dec 2000 01:12:42 GMT
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 17:18:14 -0000, Howard Arons staggered into the
Black Sun and said:
>Anyone had dealings with this vendor.
SAG? "Systems Are Gebr0ken"? Hmm, my employer bought a few desktop
boxen from them and is seriously considering buying something else next
time.
>Pentium III 800MHZ/133 w/256k cache
>ASUS VIA Apollo Pro 133 A Chipset
>(6)PCI 32-bit , (1) ISA, USB, Ultra DMA/66,
>AGP 4X
>4x DIMM up to 4GB, 133 MHz
>128MB SDRAM, ECC 133MHz
>30GB, IDE 7200 RPM, Ultra 100 IBM (QTY 1)
>3.5" Floppy, Sony
>24/48x IDE Sony CDROM
>16MB AGP 4X Millenium G400 - Matrox
>10/100 PCI Ethernet RJ45, 3COM 3C905-TX
>PCI-512 Soundblaster, Creative Labs
>
>I'd especially like comments on the Asus VIA Apollo pro mobo in this box.
Asus generally makes decent boards. The Apollo Pro is certainly a
better choice than any of Intel's i8xx offerings, and the other hardware
specced looks OK. The vendor gives me pause; two of our machines had
motherboards that were defective. Maybe you'll be luckier.
Anyway, if you're not doing SMP, why are you looking at a PIII?
Thunderbirds are cheaper, for equal or greater performance.
--
Matt G|There is no Darkness in Eternity/But only Light too dim for us to see
Brainbench MVP for Linux Admin / Workin' in a code mine, hittin' Ctrl-Alt
http://www.brainbench.com / Workin' in a code mine, whoops!
=============================/ I hit a seg fault....
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From: "DjM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: ABit; HPT366; Linux 7 Install problems
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 02:02:03 GMT
Eric,
Thanks for your input. I will try this out.
I should also mention a special thanks to Danny for his input (i.e. email).
Thanks, again.
Because I was able to install Linux 5.0 last year without a hitch, I
anticipated installing the newer version just as simply- NOT. This has been
a learning experience. The typical reason why someone would purchase Redhat
is for ease of installation. I didn't bargain on all the "installation
research". Surely, they are aware that the ABit, Asus, and e few others are
amongst the most popular boards on the market. Installations usualy
determine customer satisfaction, too. Where ya at there...Redhat??? (But,
they do make pretty CD's; ya know with their logo on them and everything-
look away!)
I am determined to work through this...like pushing the wrinkle in the rug.
I intend to share all with everyone once I do.
The bottom line on this one is: the v2.3 and 2.4 version will fly. Below
that, you'll have a modified installation (always a risky proposition). The
new Linux 7 is not at 2.3. Ergo, you'll go through this, too, if you've got
a Promise, Highpoint, or another controller that works at ATA66 or above.
...ABit at a time...
DjM
"Eric Wertman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:913j12$sdp$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> Yes this can be done, I faced the same roadblock myself. Here's what you
do
>
> begin install. Where you are prompted for boot: (graphical install,
text,
> etc), press alt-F2 for another console. At the new console type cat
> /proc/pci. You will see the unidentified mass storage devices and some
> addresses. you will need the first address and the second.
>
> Return to the installation screen. at the boot: prompt, type:
>
> linux ide2=0x????,0x???? ide3=0x????,0x????
>
> where the ???? is the first number in the first position, and the second
> number PLUS two in the second position. You will also need to pass this
> parameter to the kernel through lilo, at least until you patch the kernel
or
> compile a newer one. (there is a patch for this at
www.highpoint-tech.com.)
> This worked for me with RH 6.2 and an Abit be62 mb. Your drive should be
> detected as hde (the main one).
>
> HTH
> "DjM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:x59Z5.59794$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > Teckies:
> >
> > I am a Unix application developer who is in the process of setting up a
> pair
> > of Linux networks (Prod/Dev). I have built a number of PIII machines
> > employing ABit bords that contain the infamous HPT366 controller (IDE;
> > DMA66/33).
> >
> > I have tried a number of times to install Linux (3 different versions-
> 5.0,
> > 6.2, 7; Gentus Linux that comes with the board). All of the
installations
> > point at the controller (in my mind). Here's what I get after selecting
> the
> > installation type (i.e. workstation, server, etc...):
> >
> > No Drives Found
> > An Error has occurred - no valid devices were found on which to create
new
> > file systems. Please check your harware for the cause of this problem.
> >
> > If ayone has run into this on their ABit board and/or know how to fix
> this,
> > it would greatly appreciated! I have quite ABit of setting up to do and
> > obviously can't get to first base, until I get Linux installed. I
suspect
> > that I'll have to pass the kernel something, but I am still researching
> > this. I have spent the past 2 days trying to work through this. Any
> > clue-ins would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > DjM
> >
> >
>
>
>
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From: "DjM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: *** F_U_C_K___C_H_R_I_S_T_M_A_S *** ................. EiMBjesUtJ
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 02:16:07 GMT
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From: "DjM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: ABit; HPT366; Linux 7 Install problems
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 02:36:25 GMT
Eric,
I just tried this. When I press alt-F2, absolutely nothing happens. I was
waiting for a console to input the 'cat /proc/pci', but never got the
chance. Ergo, I cannot get the parameter values to pass.
I am also on a BE6II. I have RH 5.0, 6.2, and 7. All of them have behaved
the same way- I get the Welcome to Linux 7 screen (i.e. Text) and answer
question about setup (i.e. keyboard, etc...) until I choose the installation
type (i.e. workstation, server, etc...) and I get the error screen telling
me that there are no drives. Then, it boots up again.
Yeah, I tried alt-F2, ctrl-F2, ...I'm reaching! Without the console, of
course, I am unable to query for this device info.
Any clues?
DjM
"Eric Wertman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:913j12$sdp$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> Yes this can be done, I faced the same roadblock myself. Here's what you
do
>
> begin install. Where you are prompted for boot: (graphical install,
text,
> etc), press alt-F2 for another console. At the new console type cat
> /proc/pci. You will see the unidentified mass storage devices and some
> addresses. you will need the first address and the second.
>
> Return to the installation screen. at the boot: prompt, type:
>
> linux ide2=0x????,0x???? ide3=0x????,0x????
>
> where the ???? is the first number in the first position, and the second
> number PLUS two in the second position. You will also need to pass this
> parameter to the kernel through lilo, at least until you patch the kernel
or
> compile a newer one. (there is a patch for this at
www.highpoint-tech.com.)
> This worked for me with RH 6.2 and an Abit be62 mb. Your drive should be
> detected as hde (the main one).
>
> HTH
> "DjM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:x59Z5.59794$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > Teckies:
> >
> > I am a Unix application developer who is in the process of setting up a
> pair
> > of Linux networks (Prod/Dev). I have built a number of PIII machines
> > employing ABit bords that contain the infamous HPT366 controller (IDE;
> > DMA66/33).
> >
> > I have tried a number of times to install Linux (3 different versions-
> 5.0,
> > 6.2, 7; Gentus Linux that comes with the board). All of the
installations
> > point at the controller (in my mind). Here's what I get after selecting
> the
> > installation type (i.e. workstation, server, etc...):
> >
> > No Drives Found
> > An Error has occurred - no valid devices were found on which to create
new
> > file systems. Please check your harware for the cause of this problem.
> >
> > If ayone has run into this on their ABit board and/or know how to fix
> this,
> > it would greatly appreciated! I have quite ABit of setting up to do and
> > obviously can't get to first base, until I get Linux installed. I
suspect
> > that I'll have to pass the kernel something, but I am still researching
> > this. I have spent the past 2 days trying to work through this. Any
> > clue-ins would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > DjM
> >
> >
>
>
>
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From: E J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.misc,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: Kernel sees only part of memory
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 02:38:38 GMT
Exchange your memory and get linux compatible memory. Just kidding :)
put append="mem=256M" in your /etc/lilo.conf and execute lilo.
$ su -
password: <secret>
# cp /etc/lilo.conf /etc/lilo.conf.bak # just in case you screw up.
# vi /etc/lilo.conf # use your editor to modify lilo.conf
# this is an example of lilo.conf
boot=/dev/hda3
map=/boot/map
install=/boot/boot.b
prompt
timeout=50
message=/boot/message
linear
default=dos
image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.16-22
label=linux
read-only
# here is the append line to add
append="mem=256M"
root=/dev/hda4
other=/dev/hda1
label=dos
# /sbin/lilo
# reboot # cross your fingers and 256M will be used.
Peter Linde wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I am running RH Linux 7.0 on an HP Kayak, which has
> 2x733 Mhz processors and 256 Mb of memory. I also run Windows 2000
> from a separate disk. While booting Linux, the kernel reports and uses
> only 64 Mb of
> memory. Under Windows the entire memory is seen and used.
>
> Any hints?
>
> Peter Linde
> Lund Observatory
> Sweden
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From: "Patrick Bartek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 11 Dec 2000 17:32:47 +0800
Subject: Re: LILO-Problem after adding a HD
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux,comp.os.linux.misc
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> Hey guys,
>
> I have a running dual-boot box. Windoze 98 on hda1, hda2 and hdb for
> some Linux-"folders". SuSe Linux 7.0 is on sda1.
> My CD-Rom is the hdd.
>
> Now I would like a Samsung 6 GB drive to the system. (Secondary Master).
>
> But whenever I try to connect it into the system LILO fails to start
> ("LI"). When I unplug the drive everything work fine.
> /etc/fstab doesn�t contain the hdd (but that shouldn�t matter for LILO
> (?))
> I tried to reinstall LILO to solve the problem, I changed the HD�s but
> to no avail.
> I would be glad if someone could point me into the right direction.
> (The SuSE-manual and the manualpages didn�t help me much)
> If you need more specific information, please let me know.
You may have the jumper on the CD and the Samsung HD both set for
Master. Or do you have one of those "twisted pair" cables that sets
Master and Slave?
You may also have to add a line to /etc/fstab for the CD to mount on
boot. I initially didn't have the CD mount on boot on my system, and
this caused problems with other drives and partitions, even though
they were in /etc/fstab. I also couldn't mount the CD manually. Even
editing fstab and adding the CD didn't help. I finally had to
erase and completely reinstall Linux to solve the problem. Never
was able to discover why the problem existed in the first place.
--
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NoLife Polymath Group
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From: "Funsize" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.comp.hardware,alt.folklore.computer,alt.folklore.computers,comp.terminals
Subject: Seeking Informer Info
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 21:01:29 -0600
I have recently come into possession of several old Informer serial
terminals. I have no documentation and cannot find the manufacturer (I
suspect they have gone out of business or changed names). The only info I
have been able to find is in Eric Raymond's termcap file, where the Informer
304 is mentioned.
The two models I have are Informer 203/378 and 205/378.
Does anyone know
1) what happened to Informer?
2) where I can find more info about these terminals?
3) any settings that I can use in termcap/terminfo to get these working?
Thanks in advance,
Funsize
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Marc D. Williams)
Subject: Re: ftape_calibrate_data_rate failed; ditto 3200
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 03:15:29 -0000
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 02 Dec 2000 23:31:06 GMT, ECStahl wrote:
>Greetings,
>
>I am hoping that somebody out there in newsland will help me to resolve the
>following tape drive problem.
>
>I'm attempting to configure an internal Iomega ditto easy 3200, connected to
>floppy cable. Running Linux kernel 2.2.14.SuSE, with ftape v3.04 and tools
>v1.07.
Ftape v3.x is _very_ old. It's been at version 4.something for awhile
with a number of fixes.
Best to get that and configure/compile it outside of the kernel
source.
http://www.math1.rwth-aachen.de/~heine/ftape/ftape.html
>I did the following:
>
># modprobe zftape
>
># modprobe ftape
>
I'm not sure but is there a missing module there? The order
I think (if it matters, probably not) is
ftape
zftape
drive/interface-specific module(?)
I'm remembering an ftape-internal.o that I believe is used with
the floppy. I use the backpack driver for the external Ditto 2GB
so I don't pay much attention to the other stuff.
If you have the 3.04 source (outside the kernel stuff) it came
with two scripts to load and unload the modules for testing.
Here's some of it minus some comments.
Long lines broken with "\".
#!/bin/bash
#
insmod ./ftape.o ft_fdc_driver=ftape-internal,bpck-fdc:trakker,none,none \
ft_tracings=3,3,3,3,3
insmod ./zftape.o ft_major_device_number=27 # ${27-FT_MAJOR}
#
#
# NOTE: YOU DON'T NEED zft-compressor.o UNLESS you want to decompress
# compressed volumes created by ftape-3.x. Writing of compressed
# volumes is no longer supported.
#
insmod ./zft-compressor.o
#
insmod ./ftape-internal.o ft_fdc_fc10=0 ft_fdc_mach2=0 ft_fdc_base=0x210 \
ft_fdc_dma=0 ft_fdc_threshold=15 # ft_fdc_rate_limit=4000
modprobe parport || true # pre-2.1 kernels don't have the parport
module
insmod ./trakker.o
insmod ./bpck-fdc.o
#
# end
I use a modified version of the insert and remove scripts for
use with tob.
Obviously most of that doesn't apply but check the docs for
further info.
># ls -l /dev/qft0
>
># grep char-major-27 /etc/conf.modules (it was "ftape")
>
># mt -f /dev/qft0 status
>mt: /dev/qft0: Device not configured
>
Is this mt a renaming/link of the ftape-tool's ftmt?
Anyway, that error might be due to no having ftape-internal.o
loaded or you'll have to redo the devices.
The source comes with a MAKEDEV.ftape to do that.
Also, when you load ftape and zftape take a look in /proc/ftape.
This will tell you if all the needed drivers are there.
In /proc/ftape/driver/ are three entries: drivers, memory, and version.
cat /proc/ftape/driver/drivers
Lowlevel fdc drivers registered with ftape
bpck-fdc -- Micro Solutions ``Backpack'' parallel port floppy tape drives
Drivers registered for device 0: bpck-fdc
[...]
cat /proc/ftape/driver/memory
kmalloc
driver qft0 qft1 qft2 qft3 total
=======================================================
used: 0 0 0 0 0 0
peak: 0 296 0 0 0 296
[...]
In /proc/ftape/0/ you should have info/entries regarding
cartridge controller history tapedrive
Just some stuff to look into. Excuse anything that doesn't apply.
--
>>ANIME SENSHI<<
Marc D. Williams
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.oldskool.org/~tvdog/ -- DOS Internet & Tandy 1000
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Platform/8269/ -- Win3.x Makeover
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Subject: Re: -={ PCMCIA Network card }=-
From: Michael Meissner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 11 Dec 2000 22:39:38 -0500
"Ryan Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Does anyone know of a supported PCMCIA network card. If you do or can help
> in anyway I would appreciate it. Thanks.
The file SUPPORTED.CARDS in the pcmcia release lists many cards that are
believed to be supported for that release. Be sure to determine whether or not
your laptop supports the faster Cardbus (32-bit) cards before buying those
cards.
For what it's worth, I've used the LinkSys EtherFast 10/100 LAN + 56K V.90
Modem PC card with integrated ports (which only fits in the top pcmcia slot).
When I'm expecting to just use the network and not a modem, I've also used the
LinkSys EtherFast 32-bit auto 10/100 Cardbus PC card with dongle. In the past,
I've used a 3com 3CCE589ET 10 Mbs card. The only special configuration I
needed to do was enable serial interrupt sharing in building the kernel so that
both the ethernet and modem of the combo card could be used (which is
documented in the README for the PCMCIA) as well as the normal mods to run the
new PCMCIA packages on Red Hat (which is also documented).
--
Michael Meissner, Red Hat, Inc.
PMB 198, 174 Littleton Road #3, Westford, Massachusetts 01886, USA
Work: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: +1 978-486-9304
Non-work: [EMAIL PROTECTED] fax: +1 978-692-4482
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From: Raymond Blum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.portable
Subject: Linux handhelds or palmtops, any experiences?
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 22:56:26 -0500
HI
I read about the Compaq iPaq running linux a while ago and I have seen
references to other palmtops due out "real soon now" with Linux. Does
anyone have any good recommendations for either a handheld (i.e. little
keyboard) or palmtop (i.e. no KB, screen interface) to run Linux on?
Thanks
Raymond Blum
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From: Sinner from the Prairy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [On compiling New Kernel] What is a K6-2?
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:02:02 +0000
Hi,
I'm about to caonfigure the new 2.2.18 but... I have an AMD K6-2/400 cpu
and I do not know what flag should I put for processor.
Pentium/K6/TSC ? Quote: "Pentium" for the Intel Pentium/Pentium MMX,
AMD K5, K6 and K6-3D.
PPRO/6x86MX/ ? Quote: "PPro" for the Cyrix/IBM/National Semiconductor
6x86MX, MII and Intel Pentium II/Pentium Pro.
Please, enlightment me!
Salut,
Sinner
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