[parisc-linux] Final version of Configure.help
Thomas Marteau
marteaut@esiee.fr
Tue, 09 Oct 2001 23:36:16 +0200
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Hi all,
Here is the patch to update the help for make config. It is the result
of many advices given by a lot of people.
Thank you, Thomas.
PS: Any comment is STILL possible :-)
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diff -Nru linux/Documentation/Configure.help linux.new/Documentation/Configure.help
--- linux/Documentation/Configure.help Fri Aug 17 08:09:10 2001
+++ linux.new/Documentation/Configure.help Tue Oct 9 23:17:55 2001
@@ -18525,6 +18525,143 @@
To use this option, you have to check that the "/proc file system
support" (CONFIG_PROC_FS) is enabled, too.
+
+Processor family
+CONFIG_PA7100
+ This is the processor type of your CPU. This information is used for
+ optimizing purposes. In order to compile a kernel that can run on
+ all 32-bit PA-RISC processors, you can specify PA7000 here. If you
+ have a 64-bit machine, you may need to select PA8x00 here and say
+ 'y' to '64-bit kernel' below.
+
+ The kernel will not necessarily run on earlier architectures than
+ the one you have chosen, e.g. a PA7200 optimised kernel will run on
+ a PA8000 cpu, but not a PA7000.
+
+ If you don't know what type of CPU you have, you can refer to the
+ Hardware Database at http://hwdb.parisc-linux.org/
+
+64-bit kernel
+CONFIG_PARISC64
+ Selecting this option will build a 64-bit kernel. Some 64-bit machines
+ require a 64-bit kernel (eg L2000, A500) while other machines don't
+ have 64-bit firmware (eg C360, J200), so you may need to enable 32-bit
+ PDC below if you select this option. Note that 64-bit userspace is
+ not yet supported but having a 64-bit kernel can improve some memory
+ operations like load, operate and store. Some applications (eg graphics)
+ might benefit from that depending on what they are doing.
+
+GSC/Gecko bus support
+CONFIG_GSC
+ This option gives to the kernel the capability to manage GSC buses
+ of HP computers. More than that, if you have systems with GSC slots,
+ LASI, EISA or Dino (GSCtoPCI) bridge, this option is also compulsory
+ if you want it working.
+
+LASI I/O support
+CONFIG_GSC_LASI
+ LASI is one type of controller embedded in HP workstations and
+ servers. It controls some I/O devices like PS2 keyboard and mouse,
+ audio or serial interface. The best advice is to keep it in your
+ configuration, if you are not sure about that point.
+
+WAX support
+CONFIG_GSC_WAX
+ WAX is an EISA bus converter for PA-RISC systems. It can be found in
+ older systems like B/C/D/R-class machines. This option enables this
+ converter. Note that it is under heavy development. Thus, it may not
+ be working.
+
+GSCtoPCI/DINO PCI support
+CONFIG_GSC_DINO
+ By selecting this item, you add PCI support for Dino PCI Host Bus bridge.
+ PCI devices are sometimes embedded in GSC add-on cards (aka "card-mode
+ Dino"). Note that only recent systems need it like B132L, C200. For more
+ information, go to http://hwdb.parisc-linux.org.
+
+LBA/Elroy PCI support
+CONFIG_PCI_LBA
+ Elroy is a bridge between Ropes bus and PCI on several machines. It can
+ be found on A500 and B/C/J/L/N-XXXX models. It allows the system to
+ communicate with PCI cards. Thus, you should leave it on especially
+ if you have one of the listed HP machines. By default, say Y.
+
+SuperIO support
+CONFIG_SUPERIO
+ SuperIO is a chip that integrates a good part of I/O for the newest
+ B/C/J-XXXX workstations. Serial, USB, IDE and Floppy are built in that
+ chip. That's why you must select it, if your box is corresponding to
+ those series. Please note that only the seriel support is working
+ at the moment.
+
+Chassis LCD and LED support
+CONFIG_CHASSIS_LCD_LED
+ HP boxes have LED or LCD indicator on the front in order to show some
+ basic information like status for example. With this enabled, you can
+ have this help also available.
+
+Kernel support for SOM binaries
+CONFIG_BINFMT_SOM
+ SOM (Spectrum Object Model) is a format for libraries and executables
+ used by HP. Saying Y here will enable your kernel to run SOM binaries.
+ As a result, you could run HP-UX executables. This capability is still
+ in development. Then, you use this functionality with no warranty!
+
+LASI/ASP builtin parallel-port
+CONFIG_PARPORT_GSC
+ If you have a LASI or ASP controller in your HP box and you want to use
+ the parallel port, a good idea will be to keep this item in your
+ configuration.
+
+HP Lasi SCSI support
+CONFIG_SCSI_LASI700
+ If you have an old HP system like a 712, you should keep this on.
+ This will enable your SCSI controller and give you access to
+ SCSI devices. For quite recent computers, you may be able to turn
+ this off.
+
+Lasi ethernet
+CONFIG_LASI_82596
+ This option adds the driver for one of most used network chips
+ integrated in LASI chip. It is also known as Apricot driver. It is
+ based on an Intel 82596 chip. If you do not know what is your
+ hardware, it is strongly recommended to keep is on.
+
+Support for Lasi/Dino PS2 port
+CONFIG_GSC_PS2
+ The PS2 connector of the HP boxes looks like a standard PC connector.
+ If you want to use the PS2 keyboard and mouse, you must keep this on.
+ Anyway, some HP workstations and servers have this kind of interfaces
+ but not the ports you can plug in your devices. Thus, the best thing
+ to do anyway is to let this choice turned on.
+
+serial port on GSC support
+CONFIG_SERIAL_GSC
+ For most of the HP servers and for some workstations that do not have
+ its video card supported yet, you will need to get the console output
+ via the serial port. As a result, you could interact with the box via
+ a VT or a serial cable link to another computer.
+
+STI console
+CONFIG_STI_CONSOLE
+ The Standard Text Interface could correspond to the VGA support for PC.
+ HP developped STI as a mechanism between CPU and graphics devices.
+ Thus, if you want your console on your screen like any other PC linux
+ does, leave this option on.
+ If you do not have any success with your console output, we advice you
+ to check if you have checked the STI frame buffer option, aka
+ CONFIG_FB_STI, in your configuration. Some models are happy when the
+ two of them are enabled and some others prefer to have only this one
+ only.
+ Anyway, if you failed to have the screen output, you can switch to the
+ serial console output.
+
+PA Harmony audio driver
+CONFIG_SOUND_HARMONY
+ This option enables the audio part of the LASI controller. Since it is
+ standard to all the boxes, this option should be set for any
+ workstation except the newest ones. Servers do not really need audio.
+ Then, you can unset it.
#
# A couple of things I keep forgetting:
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