Linux-Hardware Digest #582, Volume #14 Sat, 7 Apr 01 12:13:02 EDT
Contents:
IRQ modem problem: pci PnP (not winmodem) (noasdf)
Re: Isa and pci problems ("Blushade")
bios settings for CA810E ("Kurt")
Re: scsi tape recognised as a disk?! (David Graham)
Adding SCSI devices to an EIDE Linux Machine? ("The News")
Re: 2 network cards - 1 cannot ping ("ceddz@garage")
MIDI driver / library in Linux Mandrake 7.2 ("Rishabh Gupta")
Problem with (fixed frequency?) Ikegami ct-20 on pc.. (Ton)
Genius Netmouse (Jan Siero)
Re: RH7.0 on A7M266, worth it? ("Stephen T Cripps")
ScanJet 3400C on SUSE Linux 7.0 or 7.1 or whatever (cash)
Re: RH7.0 on A7M266, worth it? ("Stephen T Cripps")
Sharing Files. ("" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
Driver for video card. ("P�man Malekzadeh")
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From: noasdf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: IRQ modem problem: pci PnP (not winmodem)
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 09:12:44 -0400
I bought a PCI modem (US Robotics 56K) that advertises itself as working
with kernel 2.3 (NOT a winmodem). I upgraded my kernel to 2.4.2 (and
pppd, etc). My problem is that minicom can dial correctly and I can see
the header/login stuff from the ISP, but I am only getting small pakets
of data VERY slowly (classical IRQ conflict) and I can't get to the
point where I am prompted for a password.
Both the modem and the USB controller are set for IRQ 11 (no other
devices are according to "lspci -v", /proc/interrupts and /proc/pci.
I've tried changing the setserial command in /etc/rc.d./rc.local to set
the modem IRQ to 10 (not being used), but when I reboot, lspci -v
reports that the modem IRQ is still 11 and I still can't log in.
Windows98 has both devices set to IRQ 11 and it has no problem
connecting to the same ISP. My BIOS has a very simple interface and
doesn't seem to allow me to change the "OS is PnP capable" command.
Any suggestions?
Brian Rater
Milford, NH
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From: "Blushade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Isa and pci problems
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 13:28:15 GMT
This is my first port, and well your bound to make some new mitakes.
Pci card is a linksys network card and the model is NC100 vertion 2.1
This card has no jumper, it also has software to install under win NT, 95,
98...
The ISA card is a Intel -Ethernet 16-bit lan adapter. On the card it says
IRQ 11 I/O 210 - 21F
> "Full story"? I notice you mentioned neither the makes+models of
> these cards nor what functions they perform. That is kind of like going
> to a doctor and saying, "It hurts!" while neglecting to mention what
> hurts, and where, and how much. Therefore, post the makes and models of
> these problem cards, the output of "cat /proc/pci" that relates to the
> PCI card that "isn't getting seen", and the distro you're using. Then
> someone will probably be able to help you instead of blindly flailing in
> the dark.
>
> Anyway, you're obviously new to this. ISA cards are a royal pain in the
> arse if they're "PnP", so set the BIOS to "Non-PnP OS INstalled", and
> set each individual ISA card to a fixed IRQ and I/O value, using
> whatever tools you can find. Many cards have jumpers on them, so set
> the jumpers. Other cards have manufacturer-supplied utilities, usually
> meant to be run from a DOS bootdisk, that can fiddle with the EEPROM on
> an ISA card.
>
> PCI cards are easier to handle, as all PCI cards must report certain
> information when probed in a standard way. "cat /proc/pci" or "lspci"
> will show you a dump of which devices are connected to the PCI bus. If
> the problem card does not show up here, then the card is seriously
> br0ken or not plugged in all the way.
>
> Go visit http://linuxnewbies.org/ and http://linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/ while
> you're at it... many questions can be answered there. HTH,
>
> --
> 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: "Kurt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: bios settings for CA810E
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 13:37:53 GMT
Question: What are the appropriate settings?
Are there some key parameters (suspect PnP and legacy USB?) that if not set
correctly, would cause random lockup with a variety of kernel panics that
appear to refer to: cron, user apps under heavy load/disk access, network
interface, swapper not syncing, killing an idle task and other things, with
say RH6.2 or 7.0? I've already tested/replaced every piece of hardware on
the machine and flashed the bios. Another post in this group suggested bios
settings for the newer 815 motherboard, for similar panic syndromes. Just
fishing here, but simply cannot get the 810 to work reliably under heavy
loads.
Also, making a connection via ethernet is unusually slow, even though it's
with IP numbers on a private network to another linux box without the CA810.
Once established it seems to be OK.
Also, any problem in general using a KVM on four of these mobos, assuming
the same KVM works on other linux machines?
Thank you.
Kurt
(At least this newbie has more questions than answers)
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From: David Graham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: scsi tape recognised as a disk?!
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 14:12:16 GMT
What does dmesg say about the tape drive (i.e., dmesg |less)?
Info for one of my hard drives is:
Vendor: IBM Model: DDRS-34560D Rev: DC1B
Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02
Detected scsi disk sda at scsi0, channel 0, id 0, lun 0
Info for my tape drive is:
(scsi1:0:4:0) Synchronous at 10.0 Mbyte/sec, offset 15.
Vendor: Seagate Model: STT8000N Rev: 3.22
Type: Sequential-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02
Detected scsi tape st0 at scsi1, channel 0, id 4, lun 0
I think it unlikely that the tape drive is identifying itself as a hard
drive (disclaimer: I have seen stranger things happen, however).
Difficult to get that part wrong: byte zero of the response to an
inquiry command is 00 for a direct-access device, or 01 for a
sequential-access device. The rest of the information above also comes
from the response to an inquiry command.
Rolf, if you are still having trouble with this, email me. I am
generally only available on weekends, but happy to help if I can.
David
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From: "The News" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.questions,alt.linux.storage.moderated
Subject: Adding SCSI devices to an EIDE Linux Machine?
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 07:24:57 -0700
I have come across a disk array from Sun that has 4 hard drives adding up to
about 10 gigabytes of storage on them. At the same time, I was given an
Exabyte 8202 - 8 mm tape drive, also SCSI. I have an Adaptec 1520 SCSI
adapter in a PC that I can pull for this cause. How hard would it be to get
this hooked up to my Linux machine which already had an EIDE drive? I got
this Linux box already set up and although I was able to upgrade it from RH
5.0 to RH 6.1, I'm not sure I'm up to this especially if it means I've got
to compile the kernel and stuff like that. Any advice?
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From: "ceddz@garage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 2 network cards - 1 cannot ping
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 14:30:29 GMT
Thanx, the subnet was my problem
I used the same for both cards
Now i setup 2 differnts subnets everything is okay except samba that won't
see both subnets...
bye
ceddz
Vincent Mombarg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> Hi,
>
> What IP subnets did you define for the 10/100 mbit networks? Post the
> output of 'route' as well.
>
> "ceddz@garage" wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone
> >
> > I have a linux mandrake box with a 10mbits(eth0) etherface acting as a
> > router on a hub and another 100mbit(eth1) etherface also on a hub...
> > My linuxbox acts as a dhcp server and a lot of other stuff
> >
> > The Dhcp server is working very well on both networks, but the big
problem
> > is i can't ping at all on the 100mbit network (both directions) or do
> > anything else...
> >
> > Both cards are working very well
> >
> > dhcp server logs match everything is okay on both netw...
> >
> > I've tried a lot of stuff with firewalling, ending with a 'accept all'
btw
> > both networks
> >
> > My problem IS NOT i can't link both networks, i just can't reach one of
> > them, out of dhcp...\
>
> What do you mean here?
>
> >
> > Maybe because it's eth2 ???
> >
> > Did i forget to enable something like dual networking....?
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From: "Rishabh Gupta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To: alt.linux,alt.os.linux.mandrake
Subject: MIDI driver / library in Linux Mandrake 7.2
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 15:52:15 +0100
Hi all,
I am currently running a machine with Mandrake Linux 7.2 running on it.
I need to develop some MIDI related software on it, the software is needs to
read and analyse the MIDI File as well as be able to play it. I am confused
as to what kind of support mandrake has for MIDI. There is audio support
because my system is able to run wave/mp3 etc files. However, it is not able
to play midi file, it gives me some error about /dev/sequencer (the file
does exist though). I have a Sound Blaster Live Value card on the system.
When I check the hardware configuration using HardDrake, it shows the sblive
soundcard (emu101k) but there is no midi device.
Can somebody tell me what sound library / driver does mandrake use (e.g.
ALSA or OSS or something else) or how can I find out. I can not find any
information in the mandrake documentation regarding the sound system. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks
Rishabh
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From: Ton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.video,comp.sys.mac.hardware.video,nl.comp.hardware
Subject: Problem with (fixed frequency?) Ikegami ct-20 on pc..
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 17:02:50 +0200
Hi all,
I would like to get some help with the following:
Recently I obtained a 1991 Ikegami 20" monitor, which was used for years
on an Apple Macintosh. Its type, according to the back, is C/T 20V,
revision number is empty. I would like to connect it to my pc using an
S3 Virge DX on Windows98 and finally Linux, but whatever I try, it won't
do a thing and just stays black.
The monitor has 5 BNC connectors, so it should be of the separate sync
type. It probably supports the other types too, but at this point
cabling is not the problem. Getting the specs however is. After spending
a few days on the net, I think I got about all there is to find, but
it's too little. It seems there are about 13 CT-20 types, of which none
matches exactly, at least for the name. Since some of them are fixed
frequency types, and others aren't (so says www.monitorworld.com), even
knowing that for sure is a problem, but according to its behaviour it
looks as it is a fixed one and I even think all of them are.
Furthermore, the specs aren't always complete, at least for timings and
so. For what I can find, CT-20HA is the most obvious type.
The Mac-oriented people that gave the monitor to me stated it would work
on Windows, in a 1024x768 resolution, @ 60 and 72 Hz. This seems odd to
me, but apparently it doesn't work either. Most monitors should at least
do something, and show a picture that should be out of sync, but at this
point I hold myself that the picture should be triggered only when it
gets the right signal, as with some monitors. Ok, it could be broken as
well, but as long as I am not sure of the right specs there is hope...
The monitor just clicks about 8 seconds after powering on, and that's
it. Tried using tools as Powerstrip or Hztool to finetune the refresh
rate and horizontal frequency, like xvidtune in Linux, but nope. The
only thing that seems to help is using the highest possible refresh
(60Hz) @ 1280x1024, which causes a 64.072 kHz scan rate (this matches
most to the CT-20HA type) and a 108Mhz dot clock. Also tried 1024x768 up
to 75 Hz. The highest dot clock I get is 108 MHz for the 1280x1024
setting.
It is clear to me that scan rate and vertical refresh are most
important. But now I wonder, what about the dot clock? After reading
about all the faqs, personal (other monitor type) setup tips and linux
video timing documentation, one of the things I would like to know is
what triggers the input. Windows adjusts the clock, depending on what
scan rate and resolution is used. The docs I read say setting it up in
Linux has a different approach, dot clock has a fixed value which is
sometimes quite narrow..
Facts:
-I have seen some light a few times after powering it down. (No, not
"the" light :)
-The fan is blowing (duh), and the tube is glowing.
-The tiny hard-to-start-up crackling sound of the sync generator is
there, after a few minutes however, and changes its sound when using the
highest (108) dot clock, just as changing the internal/external switch
or unconnecting the sync cable does. (...)
-I can and finally want to set it up in Linux (XFree86), but haven't
tried so far.
-I tried various combinations of sync signal polarities with all
settings, not RGB. (Hmm..)
-I got about all the specs of www.monitorworld.com, Griffin's and SI87.
Some of them are not exactly the same.
-I admit, I haven't seen it working on a Mac..
Questions:
1. Could it be that this monitor needs, for example, a 100MHz or 130MHz
dot clock and is this the reason it doesn't get triggered, in spite of
the possible right horizontal scan rate?
2. Is it normal it stays black in the first place?
3. What is the exact type and what are its specs?
4. What are the specs of the video signals a(n older) Mac offers for
this type?
5. Is there another brand/type which is exactly the same?
6. How do the given video bandwith and dot clock relate, both for specs
as for Linux?
7. What about the 84 kHz scan rate mentioned on
http://www.griffintechnology.com/monitors/Ikega01.html and how to
explain HSR = (Lines/frame) * (refresh rate) * 1.05 in this case?
8. What about the bandwith mentioned on i.e.
http://www.griffintechnology.com/monitors/Ikega03.html ? And then
again.. the dot clock?
9. Why is there a different resolution setting for Mac and non-Mac
systems on i.e. http://www.griffintechnology.com/monitors/Ikega14.html ?
10. Has anyone ever succeeded in connecting an Ikegami monitor to a pc?
Any help is appreciated.
Ton
icq 3923462
(ps mail address is fake, please reply to group and sorry for using
english in a dutch newsgroup)
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From: Jan Siero <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Genius Netmouse
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 19:17:48 +0200
Hello,
I want to use the "Magic Button" on my genius netmouse with X11. I'm
using XFree 3.3.6-10. If I use XF86Setup and choose NetMouse, my mouse
starts bouncing around on my screen. I can't find anything on the net
about it. Can anybody help me?
Greetings,
Jan Siero
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Reply-To: "Stephen T Cripps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: "Stephen T Cripps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.comp.hardware.amd.thunderbird,alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: RH7.0 on A7M266, worth it?
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 09:32:45 +0100
However, DDR memory provides the future potential now, that SDR is losing.
DDR is no longer 4x SDR prices. Typical 256Mb PC133 CAS2 SDRAM is about
�70. Typical 256Mb PC2100A (CL2) is about �165.
--
Stephen T Cripps
Proprietor
MFS
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.m-f-solutions.mcmail.com
For the friendliest solutions ever...
"James Tonsager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:m_yz6.2970$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
: >266Mhz DDR memories are
: 4 times more expensive than
: 133Mhz SDRAM<
:
: And not that much faster. You'll see it in benchmarks, but subjectively .
.
: . not. .
:
:
: --
: If you love this world, there are no happy endings.
:
: Ernest Hemingway
: "E J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
: > What are you doing with it? If it is for a heavy duty server, sounds
: > fine.
: > For personal use, I got the A7V133A, because the 266Mhz DDR memories are
: > 4 times more expensive than
: > 133Mhz SDRAM.
: >
: > Jeffrey Yu wrote:
: >
: > > Yes, the question is whether it is worth to have RH7.0 installed on a
: > > A7M266 motherboard, the CPU in mind is the 1.33G, and 512MB RAM.
: > >
: > > The alternative is the A7V133A, any comment at all? TIA.
: > >
: > > J.
: >
:
:
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From: cash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: ScanJet 3400C on SUSE Linux 7.0 or 7.1 or whatever
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:45:13 -0700
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Has anyone been able to get their HP ScanJet 3400C working either through
the parallel port or via USB? If so, what kernel and drivers did you use?
Which distribution did you use? HOW did you get it to work??? Thanks.
You can respond to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] by removing
the "_nospam_" strings.
Thanks.
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Reply-To: "Stephen T Cripps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: "Stephen T Cripps" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
alt.comp.hardware.amd.thunderbird,alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus,comp.os.linux.setup
Subject: Re: RH7.0 on A7M266, worth it?
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 16:53:34 +0100
Beware of Crucial's 'bargain' PC2100 DDR RAM. It is 'B' type and also
(reportedly) uses compressed chips that many mobos will have trouble
addressing without BIOS upgrades. B type could require the whole system to
run at a slower bus speed to get proper CAS2 performance levels from it. It
certainly has little overclocking potential. It is strange that Micron's
distributors in the memory channel are only being provided with A type DDR
RAM at prices comparable to the rest of the market.
--
Stephen T Cripps
Proprietor
MFS
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.m-f-solutions.mcmail.com
For the friendliest solutions ever...
"Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
: actually thats false its 103.00 USD for Crucial 2100 ddr 256 meg
modules
: now.
: where can u buy 256 megs of pc133 for 25.00??
: http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?model=A7M266&x=11&y=11
: get your facts straight before you spew your semen all over the place boy.
:
: E J wrote:
:
: > What are you doing with it? If it is for a heavy duty server, sounds
: > fine.
: > For personal use, I got the A7V133A, because the 266Mhz DDR memories are
: > 4 times more expensive than
: > 133Mhz SDRAM.
: >
: > Jeffrey Yu wrote:
: >
: > > Yes, the question is whether it is worth to have RH7.0 installed on a
: > > A7M266 motherboard, the CPU in mind is the 1.33G, and 512MB RAM.
: > >
: > > The alternative is the A7V133A, any comment at all? TIA.
: > >
: > > J.
:
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From: "<toor>" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Crossposted-To:
comp.os.linux.networking,comp.os.linux.setup,linux.redhat.install,linux.redhat.misc
Subject: Sharing Files.
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 12:08:39 -0400
I would like to share files with my Windows 98 and Redhat Linux 7.0
computer. How would I do this?
Thanks
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From: "P�man Malekzadeh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Driver for video card.
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 12:07:44 -0400
I am looking for the driver for the Hercules 3D Prophet II MX video card for linux. I
am running mandrake 7 , I do not have XF86 4.
if anyone can help I greatly appreciate it.
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