On ons, maj 09, 2001 at 04:33:02 +0200, Dieter Rohlfing wrote:
> Dag Brattli wrote:
>
> > The new Dell inspiron laptops is using a new SMC chip called
> > FDC37N972.
>
> What does mean "new"? I got that laptop in June 2000. Is it included in
> your definition of "new"?
>
> > This chip is UART compatible for SIR speeds, but for some
> > reason, it's not working properly. I suspect that the Bios
> > initialization of the chip is not correct, so I've actually not
> > managed to make an IrDA connection on my own inspiron 4000 laptop yet.
Well I got my Inspiron 7500, in June 2000, and I think it has the same IrDA
controller.. I got mine to work with SIR so far..
In my bios settings I use FIR speed...
and I load my IrPort at ttyS0.. I really don't know why.. but all the others failed...
This works, great with 2.2.18, and irda-utils 0.9.13
I've managed to sync my PalmV and use my Siemens S25 without any problems..
I don't have the laptop at hand when writing this, but if it is to any help, I could
check the SMC version, somehow.. just not sure how to do that...
I hope this helps someone =)
--
/Johan
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