From: Paul M. <le...@us...> - 2001-11-06 09:19:15
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Update of /cvsroot/linux-mips/linux/Documentation In directory usw-pr-cvs1:/tmp/cvs-serv10490/Documentation Modified Files: Configure.help Log Message: Sync with OSS 2.4.13. Index: Configure.help =================================================================== RCS file: /cvsroot/linux-mips/linux/Documentation/Configure.help,v retrieving revision 1.3 retrieving revision 1.4 diff -u -d -r1.3 -r1.4 --- Configure.help 2001/11/06 00:30:42 1.3 +++ Configure.help 2001/11/06 02:57:37 1.4 @@ -2568,6 +2568,31 @@ a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. If unsure, say N. +ACP Modem (Mwave) support +CONFIG_MWAVE + The ACP modem (Mwave) for Linux is a WinModem. It is composed of a + kernel driver and a user level application. Together these components + support direct attachment to public switched telephone networks (PSTNs) + and support selected world wide countries. + + This version of the ACP Modem driver supports the IBM Thinkpad 600E, + 600, and 770 that include on board ACP modem hardware. + + The modem also supports the standard communications port interface + (ttySx) and is compatible with the Hayes AT Command Set. + + The user level application needed to use this driver can be found at + the IBM Linux Technology Center (LTC) web site: + http://www.ibm.com/linux/ltc/ + + If you own one of the above IBM Thinkpads which has the Mwave chipset + in it, say Y. + + This driver is also available as a module ( = code which can be + inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want). + The module will be called mwave.o. If you want to compile it as + a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. + /dev/agpgart (AGP Support) (EXPERIMENTAL) CONFIG_AGP AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a bus system mainly used to @@ -7675,15 +7700,6 @@ Support for these adaptors is so far still incomplete and buggy. You have been warned. -Hermes PCMCIA card support -CONFIG_PCMCIA_HERMES - Enable support for PCMCIA 802.11b cards using the Hermes or Intersil - HFA384x (Prism 2) chipset. To use your PC-cards, you will need - supporting software from David Hinds' pcmcia-cs package (see the - file Documentation/Changes for location). You also want to check out - the PCMCIA-HOWTO, available from - http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto . - Hermes support (Orinoco/WavelanIEEE/PrismII/Symbol 802.11b cards) CONFIG_PCMCIA_HERMES A driver for "Hermes" chipset based PCMCIA wireless adaptors, such @@ -8850,6 +8866,18 @@ module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt as well as Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt. +RealTek RTL-8139C+ 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter support +CONFIG_8139CP + This is a driver for the Fast Ethernet PCI network cards based on + the RTL8139C+ chips. If you have one of those, say Y and read + the Ethernet-HOWTO, available from + http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto . + + If you want to compile this driver as a module ( = code which can be + inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want), + say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. This is recommended. + The module will be called 8139cp.o. + RealTek RTL-8139 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter support CONFIG_8139TOO This is a driver for the Fast Ethernet PCI network cards based on @@ -11042,7 +11070,29 @@ of debug messages to the system log. Select this if you are having a problem with USB support and want to see more of what is going on. -UHCI (intel PIIX4, VIA, ...) support? +USB fetch large config +CONFIG_USB_LARGE_CONFIG + This option changes the initial request for a config descriptor so + that some poorly designed devices will still work. Some APC UPSes + need it. Basically, the usb subsystem sends a request for a short + (8 byte) config, just to find out how large the real config is. + Incorrectly implemented devices may choke on this small config + request. This option make the initial request for a quite large + config (1009 bytes), and things just work. + + If you have an APC UPS, say Y; otherwise say N. + +USB long timeout +CONFIG_USB_LONG_TIMEOUT + This option makes the standard time out a bit longer. Basically, + some devices are just slow to respond, so this makes usb more + patient. There should be no harm in selecting this, but it is + needed for some MGE Ellipse UPSes. + + If you have an MGE Ellipse UPS, or you see timeouts in HID + transactions, say Y; otherwise say N. + +UHCI (intel PIIX4, VIA, ...) support CONFIG_USB_UHCI The Universal Host Controller Interface is a standard by Intel for accessing the USB hardware in the PC (which is also called the USB @@ -11118,6 +11168,20 @@ The module will be called hid.o. If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. +/dev/usb/hiddev raw HID device support +CONFIG_USB_HIDDEV + Say Y here if you want to support HID devices (from the USB + specification standpoint) that aren't strictly user interface + devices, like monitor controls and Uninterruptable Power Supplies. + It is also used for "consumer keys" on multimedia keyboards and + USB speakers. + + This module supports these devices separately using a separate + event interface on /dev/usb/hiddevX (char 180:96 to 180:111). + This driver requires CONFIG_USB_HID. + + If unsure, say N. + USB HIDBP Keyboard (basic) support CONFIG_USB_KBD Say Y here if you don't want to use the generic HID driver for your @@ -11376,8 +11440,7 @@ and was developed with their support. You must also include firmware to support your particular device(s). - See http://www.linuxcare.com.au/hugh/keyspan.html for - more information. + See http://misc.nu/hugh/keyspan.html for more information. This code is also available as a module ( = code which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want). @@ -11391,6 +11454,20 @@ USB Keyspan USA-28X Firmware CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA28X Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-28X converter. + Be sure you have a USA-28X, there are also 28XA and 28XB + models, the label underneath has the actual part number. + +USB Keyspan USA-28XA Firmware +CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA28XA + Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-28XA converter. + Be sure you have a USA-28XA, there are also 28X and 28XB + models, the label underneath has the actual part number. + +USB Keyspan USA-28XB Firmware +CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA28XB + Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-28XB converter. + Be sure you have a USA-28XB, there are also 28X and 28XA + models, the label underneath has the actual part number. USB Keyspan USA-19 Firmware CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA19 @@ -11601,26 +11678,14 @@ The module will be called se401.o. If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. -USB ADMtek Pegasus-based ethernet device support +Pegasus/Pegasus II based USB-Ethernet device support CONFIG_USB_PEGASUS - Say Y if you want to use your USB ethernet device. Supported - cards until now are: - ADMtek AN986 Pegasus (eval. board) - ADMtek ADM8511 Pegasus II (eval. board) - Accton 10/100 - Billington USB-100 - Corega FEter USB-TX - MELCO/BUFFALO LUA-TX - D-Link DSB-650TX, DSB-650TX-PNA, DSB-650, DU-E10, DU-E100 - Linksys USB100TX, USB10TX - LANEED Ethernet LD-USB/TX - SMC 202 - SOHOware NUB Ethernet - - Any Pegasus II based board also are supported. - If you have devices with vendor IDs other than noted above - you should add them in the driver code and send a message - to me (pe...@dc...) for update. + Say Y here if you know you have Pegasus or Pegasus II based adapter. + If in doubt then look at linux/drivers/usb/pegasus.h for the complete + list of supported devices. + If your particular adapter is not in the list and you are _sure_ it + is Pegasus or Pegasus II based then send me (pma...@ln...) vendor + and device IDs. This code is also available as a module ( = code which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want). @@ -11702,6 +11767,10 @@ The module will be called CDCEther.o. If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. +NetChip 1080-based USB Host-to-Host Link +CONFIG_USB_NET1080 + The NetChip 1080 is a USB 1.1 host controller. NetChip has a web + site with technical information at http://www.netchip.com/ . USB Kodak DC-2xx Camera support CONFIG_USB_DC2XX @@ -11886,6 +11955,12 @@ and work. SANE 1.0.4 or newer is needed to make use of your scanner. This driver can be compiled as a module. +HP 53xx and Minolta Dual Scanner support +CONFIG_USB_HPUSBSCSI + Say Y here if you want support for the HP 53xx series of scanners + and the Minolta Scan Dual. This driver is experimental. + The scanner will be accessible as a SCSI device. + USB Bluetooth support CONFIG_USB_BLUETOOTH Say Y here if you want to connect a USB Bluetooth device to your @@ -14868,6 +14943,17 @@ The module is called machzwd.o. If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. +SuperH 3/4 Watchdog +CONFIG_SH_WDT + This driver adds watchdog support for the integrated watchdog in the + SuperH 3 and 4 processors. If you have one of these processors, say Y, + otherwise say N. + + This driver is also available as a module ( = code which can be + inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want). + The module is called shwdt.o. If you want to compile it as a module, + say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. + NEC VR41xx Watchdog (DSU) CONFIG_VR41XX_WDT This is a driver for the hardware watchdog integrated in the NEC VR41xx @@ -16667,6 +16753,121 @@ found on many Sun machines. Note that many of the newer Ultras actually have pc style hardware instead. +# The following options are for Linux when running on the Hitachi +# SuperH family of RISC microprocessors. + +CPU Selection +CONFIG_CPU_SUBTYPE_SH7707 + This is the type of your Hitachi SuperH processor. This information is + used for optimizing and configuration purposes. + + - "SH7707" for SH7707 + - "SH7708" for SH7708, SH7708S, SH7708R + - "SH7709" for SH7707, SH7709, SH7709A, and SH7729. + - "SH7750" for SH7750, SH7750S + - "SH7751" for SH7751 + - "ST40STB1" for ST40STB1 + +Target machine selection +CONFIG_SH_GENERIC + This is machine type of your target. + + - "Generic" for Generic kernel which might support all of them + - "SolutionEngine" for Hitachi SolutionEngine (7709A, 7750, 7750S) + - "SolutionEngine7751" for Hitachi SolutionEngine (7751) + - "STB1_Harp" for STMicroelectronics HARP + - "STB1_Overdrive" for STMicroelectronics Overdrive + - "HP620" for HP 'Jornada' 620 + - "HP680" for HP 'Jornada' 680 + - "HP690" for HP 'Jornada' 690 + - "CqREEK" for CQ Publishing CqREEK SH-4 + - "DMIDA" for DMIDA, industrial data assistant + - "EC3104" for Compaq Aero 8000 + - "Dreamcast" for SEGA Dreamcast + - "CAT68701" for CAT 68701 Evaluation Board (SH7708) + - "BigSur" for Big Sur Evaluation Board + - "SH2000" for SH2000 Evaluation Board (SH7709A) + - "ADX" for A&D ADX + - "BareCPU" for Bare CPU board such as CqREEK SH-3 + + If unsure, select "BareCPU". + +Physical memory start address +CONFIG_MEMORY_START + Computers built with Hitachi SuperH processors always + map the ROM starting at address zero. But the processor + does not specify the range that RAM takes. RAM is usually + mapped starting at 0c000000, but it may be elsewhere. + + You should set this value to the address of the lowest + RAM location. + + A value of 0c000000 will work for most boards. + +Directly Connected Compact Flash support +CONFIG_CF_ENABLER + If your board has "Directly Connected" CompactFlash at area 5 or 6, + you may want to enable this option. Then, you can use CF as + primary IDE drive (only tested for SanDisk). + + If in doubt, press "n". + +SuperH RTC support +CONFIG_SH_RTC + Selecting this option will allow the Linux kernel to emulate + PC's RTC. + + If unsure, say N. + +SuperH DMAC support +CONFIG_SH_DMA + Selecting this option will provide same API as PC's Direct Memory + Access Controller(8237A) for SuperH DMAC. + + If unsure, say N. + +SuperH SCI (serial) support +CONFIG_SH_SCI + Selecting this option will allow the Linux kernel to transfer + data over SCI (Serial Communication Interface) and/or SCIF + which are built into the Hitachi SuperH processor. + + If unsure, say N. + +Use LinuxSH standard BIOS +CONFIG_SH_STANDARD_BIOS + Say Y here if your target has the gdb-sh-stub package from + www.m17n.org (or any conforming standard LinuxSH BIOS) in FLASH + or EPROM. The kernel will use standard BIOS calls during boot + for various housekeeping tasks. Note this does not work with + WindowsCE machines. If unsure, say N. + +Early printk support +CONFIG_SH_EARLY_PRINTK + If you say Y here, the kernel printk routine will begin output to + the console much earlier in the boot process, before the serial + console is initialised, instead of buffering output. Standard + LinuxSH BIOS calls are used for the output. This helps when + debugging fatal problems early in the boot sequence. This is only + useful for kernel hackers. If unsure, say N. + +National Semiconductor DP83902AV 'ST-NIC' support +CONFIG_STNIC + If you have a network adaptor with National Semiconductor DP83902AV, + say Y or M (for module). + + If unsure, say N. + +CompactFlash Connection Area +CONFIG_CF_AREA5 + If your board has "Directly Connected" CompactFlash, You should + select the area where your CF is connected to. + + - "Area5" if CompactFlash is connected to Area 5 (0x14000000) + - "Area6" if it is connected to Area 6 (0x18000000) + + "Area6" will work for most boards. For ADX, select "Area5". + # # m68k-specific kernel options # Documented by Chris Lawrence <qu...@th...> et al. @@ -18219,6 +18420,11 @@ It is also possible to say M here to build it as a module (ds1620.o) It is recommended to be used on a NetWinder, but it is not a necessity. + +Debug high memory support +CONFIG_DEBUG_HIGHMEM + This options enables addition error checking for high memory systems. + Disable for production systems. Verbose kernel error messages CONFIG_DEBUG_ERRORS |