Commit a9d38a4f authored by Linus Torvalds's avatar Linus Torvalds

Merge branch 'dunlap' (Randy's Documentation patches)

Merge Documentation fixes from Randy Dunlap.

Fixed up several small annoyances (bad changelogs and corrupted utf8
names), I need to try to convince people to do things right.

* emailed from Randy Dunlap <rdunlap@xenotime.net>:
  Documentation: fix typo in ABI/stable/sysfs-driver-usb-usbtmc
  Documentation: replace install commands with softdeps
  Documentation: remove references to /etc/modprobe.conf
  Documentation: input.txt: clarify mousedev 'cat' command syntax
  Documentation: CodingStyle: add inline assembly guidelines
  Documentation: sysrq: Crutcher Dunnavant is unavailable
  Documentation: mention scripts/diffconfig tool
  Documentation: remove 'mach' from dontdiff file
parents 9613bebb c4801382
...@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ What: /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usbtmc/devices/*/auto_abort ...@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ What: /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usbtmc/devices/*/auto_abort
Date: August 2008 Date: August 2008
Contact: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org> Contact: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
Description: Description:
This file determines if the the transaction of the USB TMC This file determines if the transaction of the USB TMC
device is to be automatically aborted if there is any error. device is to be automatically aborted if there is any error.
For more details about this, please see the document, For more details about this, please see the document,
"Universal Serial Bus Test and Measurement Class Specification "Universal Serial Bus Test and Measurement Class Specification
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...@@ -793,6 +793,35 @@ own custom mode, or may have some other magic method for making indentation ...@@ -793,6 +793,35 @@ own custom mode, or may have some other magic method for making indentation
work correctly. work correctly.
Chapter 19: Inline assembly
In architecture-specific code, you may need to use inline assembly to interface
with CPU or platform functionality. Don't hesitate to do so when necessary.
However, don't use inline assembly gratuitously when C can do the job. You can
and should poke hardware from C when possible.
Consider writing simple helper functions that wrap common bits of inline
assembly, rather than repeatedly writing them with slight variations. Remember
that inline assembly can use C parameters.
Large, non-trivial assembly functions should go in .S files, with corresponding
C prototypes defined in C header files. The C prototypes for assembly
functions should use "asmlinkage".
You may need to mark your asm statement as volatile, to prevent GCC from
removing it if GCC doesn't notice any side effects. You don't always need to
do so, though, and doing so unnecessarily can limit optimization.
When writing a single inline assembly statement containing multiple
instructions, put each instruction on a separate line in a separate quoted
string, and end each string except the last with \n\t to properly indent the
next instruction in the assembly output:
asm ("magic %reg1, #42\n\t"
"more_magic %reg2, %reg3"
: /* outputs */ : /* inputs */ : /* clobbers */);
Appendix I: References Appendix I: References
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...@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ CREATING DEVICE NODES ...@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ CREATING DEVICE NODES
sh Documentation/aoe/mkshelf.sh /dev/etherd 0 sh Documentation/aoe/mkshelf.sh /dev/etherd 0
There is also an autoload script that shows how to edit There is also an autoload script that shows how to edit
/etc/modprobe.conf to ensure that the aoe module is loaded when /etc/modprobe.d/aoe.conf to ensure that the aoe module is loaded when
necessary. necessary.
USING DEVICE NODES USING DEVICE NODES
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#!/bin/sh #!/bin/sh
# set aoe to autoload by installing the # set aoe to autoload by installing the
# aliases in /etc/modprobe.conf # aliases in /etc/modprobe.d/
f=/etc/modprobe.conf f=/etc/modprobe.d/aoe.conf
if test ! -r $f || test ! -w $f; then if test ! -r $f || test ! -w $f; then
echo "cannot configure $f for module autoloading" 1>&2 echo "cannot configure $f for module autoloading" 1>&2
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...@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ you can put: ...@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ you can put:
options floppy omnibook messages options floppy omnibook messages
in /etc/modprobe.conf. in a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/.
The floppy driver related options are: The floppy driver related options are:
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...@@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ logo_*.c ...@@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ logo_*.c
logo_*_clut224.c logo_*_clut224.c
logo_*_mono.c logo_*_mono.c
lxdialog lxdialog
mach
mach-types mach-types
mach-types.h mach-types.h
machtypes.h machtypes.h
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...@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ Using the same setup as described above, load the module like this: ...@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ Using the same setup as described above, load the module like this:
modprobe i810fb vram=2 xres=1024 bpp=8 hsync1=30 hsync2=55 vsync1=50 \ modprobe i810fb vram=2 xres=1024 bpp=8 hsync1=30 hsync2=55 vsync1=50 \
vsync2=85 accel=1 mtrr=1 vsync2=85 accel=1 mtrr=1
Or just add the following to /etc/modprobe.conf Or just add the following to a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/
options i810fb vram=2 xres=1024 bpp=16 hsync1=30 hsync2=55 vsync1=50 \ options i810fb vram=2 xres=1024 bpp=16 hsync1=30 hsync2=55 vsync1=50 \
vsync2=85 accel=1 mtrr=1 vsync2=85 accel=1 mtrr=1
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...@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ Using the same setup as described above, load the module like this: ...@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ Using the same setup as described above, load the module like this:
modprobe intelfb mode=800x600-32@75 vram=8 accel=1 hwcursor=1 modprobe intelfb mode=800x600-32@75 vram=8 accel=1 hwcursor=1
Or just add the following to /etc/modprobe.conf Or just add the following to a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/
options intelfb mode=800x600-32@75 vram=8 accel=1 hwcursor=1 options intelfb mode=800x600-32@75 vram=8 accel=1 hwcursor=1
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...@@ -28,5 +28,5 @@ If the scx200_acb driver is built into the kernel, add the following ...@@ -28,5 +28,5 @@ If the scx200_acb driver is built into the kernel, add the following
parameter to your boot command line: parameter to your boot command line:
scx200_acb.base=0x810,0x820 scx200_acb.base=0x810,0x820
If the scx200_acb driver is built as a module, add the following line to If the scx200_acb driver is built as a module, add the following line to
the file /etc/modprobe.conf instead: a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/ instead:
options scx200_acb base=0x810,0x820 options scx200_acb base=0x810,0x820
...@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ When using ide.c as a module in combination with kmod, add: ...@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ When using ide.c as a module in combination with kmod, add:
alias block-major-3 ide-probe alias block-major-3 ide-probe
to /etc/modprobe.conf. to a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/.
When ide.c is used as a module, you can pass command line parameters to the When ide.c is used as a module, you can pass command line parameters to the
driver using the "options=" keyword to insmod, while replacing any ',' with driver using the "options=" keyword to insmod, while replacing any ',' with
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...@@ -250,8 +250,8 @@ And so on up to event31. ...@@ -250,8 +250,8 @@ And so on up to event31.
a USB keyboard works and is correctly connected to the kernel keyboard a USB keyboard works and is correctly connected to the kernel keyboard
driver. driver.
Doing a cat /dev/input/mouse0 (c, 13, 32) will verify that a mouse Doing a "cat /dev/input/mouse0" (c, 13, 32) will verify that a mouse
is also emulated, characters should appear if you move it. is also emulated; characters should appear if you move it.
You can test the joystick emulation with the 'jstest' utility, You can test the joystick emulation with the 'jstest' utility,
available in the joystick package (see Documentation/input/joystick.txt). available in the joystick package (see Documentation/input/joystick.txt).
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...@@ -97,8 +97,7 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver ...@@ -97,8 +97,7 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver
2.5.): 1=on (default), 0=off 2.5.): 1=on (default), 0=off
Depending on your distribution you may want to create a separate module Depending on your distribution you may want to create a separate module
configuration file /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset for these, or add them to a configuration file like /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset.conf for these.
custom file like /etc/modprobe.conf.local.
2.2. Device nodes for user space programs 2.2. Device nodes for user space programs
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
...@@ -212,8 +211,8 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver ...@@ -212,8 +211,8 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver
options ppp_async flag_time=0 options ppp_async flag_time=0
to an appropriate module configuration file, like /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset to an appropriate module configuration file, like
or /etc/modprobe.conf.local. /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset.conf.
Unimodem mode is needed for making some devices [e.g. SX100] work which Unimodem mode is needed for making some devices [e.g. SX100] work which
do not support the regular Gigaset command set. If debug output (see do not support the regular Gigaset command set. If debug output (see
...@@ -237,8 +236,8 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver ...@@ -237,8 +236,8 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver
modprobe usb_gigaset startmode=0 modprobe usb_gigaset startmode=0
or by adding a line like or by adding a line like
options usb_gigaset startmode=0 options usb_gigaset startmode=0
to an appropriate module configuration file, like /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset to an appropriate module configuration file, like
or /etc/modprobe.conf.local. /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset.conf
2.6. Call-ID (CID) mode 2.6. Call-ID (CID) mode
------------------ ------------------
...@@ -310,7 +309,7 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver ...@@ -310,7 +309,7 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver
options isdn dialtimeout=15 options isdn dialtimeout=15
to /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset, /etc/modprobe.conf.local or a similar file. to /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset.conf or a similar file.
Problem: Problem:
The isdnlog program emits error messages or just doesn't work. The isdnlog program emits error messages or just doesn't work.
...@@ -350,8 +349,7 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver ...@@ -350,8 +349,7 @@ GigaSet 307x Device Driver
The initial value can be set using the debug parameter when loading the The initial value can be set using the debug parameter when loading the
module "gigaset", e.g. by adding a line module "gigaset", e.g. by adding a line
options gigaset debug=0 options gigaset debug=0
to your module configuration file, eg. /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset or to your module configuration file, eg. /etc/modprobe.d/gigaset.conf
/etc/modprobe.conf.local.
Generated debugging information can be found Generated debugging information can be found
- as output of the command - as output of the command
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...@@ -28,12 +28,10 @@ new (default) values, so you can use: ...@@ -28,12 +28,10 @@ new (default) values, so you can use:
grep "(NEW)" conf.new grep "(NEW)" conf.new
to see the new config symbols or you can 'diff' the previous and to see the new config symbols or you can use diffconfig to see the
new .config files to see the differences: differences between the previous and new .config files:
diff .config.old .config | less scripts/diffconfig .config.old .config | less
(Yes, we need something better here.)
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
Environment variables for '*config' Environment variables for '*config'
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...@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ Module use: ...@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ Module use:
----------- -----------
In order to automatically load the sonypi module on use, you can put those In order to automatically load the sonypi module on use, you can put those
lines in your /etc/modprobe.conf file: lines a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/:
alias char-major-10-250 sonypi alias char-major-10-250 sonypi
options sonypi minor=250 options sonypi minor=250
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...@@ -38,10 +38,10 @@ if [ ! -e /proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc/register ]; then ...@@ -38,10 +38,10 @@ if [ ! -e /proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc/register ]; then
/sbin/modprobe binfmt_misc /sbin/modprobe binfmt_misc
# Some distributions, like Fedora Core, perform # Some distributions, like Fedora Core, perform
# the following command automatically when the # the following command automatically when the
# binfmt_misc module is loaded into the kernel. # binfmt_misc module is loaded into the kernel
# or during normal boot up (systemd-based systems).
# Thus, it is possible that the following line # Thus, it is possible that the following line
# is not needed at all. Look at /etc/modprobe.conf # is not needed at all.
# to check whether this is applicable or not.
mount -t binfmt_misc none /proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc mount -t binfmt_misc none /proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc
fi fi
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...@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Every time a driver is inserted into the kernel, it has to know which ...@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Every time a driver is inserted into the kernel, it has to know which
modems it should access at which ports. This can be done with the setbaycom modems it should access at which ports. This can be done with the setbaycom
utility. If you are only using one modem, you can also configure the utility. If you are only using one modem, you can also configure the
driver from the insmod command line (or by means of an option line in driver from the insmod command line (or by means of an option line in
/etc/modprobe.conf). /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf).
Examples: Examples:
modprobe baycom_ser_fdx mode="ser12*" iobase=0x3f8 irq=4 modprobe baycom_ser_fdx mode="ser12*" iobase=0x3f8 irq=4
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...@@ -173,9 +173,8 @@ bonding module at load time, or are specified via sysfs. ...@@ -173,9 +173,8 @@ bonding module at load time, or are specified via sysfs.
Module options may be given as command line arguments to the Module options may be given as command line arguments to the
insmod or modprobe command, but are usually specified in either the insmod or modprobe command, but are usually specified in either the
/etc/modules.conf or /etc/modprobe.conf configuration file, or in a /etc/modrobe.d/*.conf configuration files, or in a distro-specific
distro-specific configuration file (some of which are detailed in the next configuration file (some of which are detailed in the next section).
section).
Details on bonding support for sysfs is provided in the Details on bonding support for sysfs is provided in the
"Configuring Bonding Manually via Sysfs" section, below. "Configuring Bonding Manually via Sysfs" section, below.
...@@ -1021,7 +1020,7 @@ ifcfg-bondX files. ...@@ -1021,7 +1020,7 @@ ifcfg-bondX files.
Because the sysconfig scripts supply the bonding module Because the sysconfig scripts supply the bonding module
options in the ifcfg-bondX file, it is not necessary to add them to options in the ifcfg-bondX file, it is not necessary to add them to
the system /etc/modules.conf or /etc/modprobe.conf configuration file. the system /etc/modules.d/*.conf configuration files.
3.2 Configuration with Initscripts Support 3.2 Configuration with Initscripts Support
------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------
...@@ -1098,15 +1097,13 @@ queried targets, e.g., ...@@ -1098,15 +1097,13 @@ queried targets, e.g.,
arp_ip_target=+192.168.1.1 arp_ip_target=+192.168.1.2 arp_ip_target=+192.168.1.1 arp_ip_target=+192.168.1.2
is the proper syntax to specify multiple targets. When specifying is the proper syntax to specify multiple targets. When specifying
options via BONDING_OPTS, it is not necessary to edit /etc/modules.conf or options via BONDING_OPTS, it is not necessary to edit /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf.
/etc/modprobe.conf.
For even older versions of initscripts that do not support For even older versions of initscripts that do not support
BONDING_OPTS, it is necessary to edit /etc/modules.conf (or BONDING_OPTS, it is necessary to edit /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf, depending upon
/etc/modprobe.conf, depending upon your distro) to load the bonding module your distro) to load the bonding module with your desired options when the
with your desired options when the bond0 interface is brought up. The bond0 interface is brought up. The following lines in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf
following lines in /etc/modules.conf (or modprobe.conf) will load the will load the bonding module, and select its options:
bonding module, and select its options:
alias bond0 bonding alias bond0 bonding
options bond0 mode=balance-alb miimon=100 options bond0 mode=balance-alb miimon=100
...@@ -1152,7 +1149,7 @@ knowledge of bonding. One such distro is SuSE Linux Enterprise Server ...@@ -1152,7 +1149,7 @@ knowledge of bonding. One such distro is SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
version 8. version 8.
The general method for these systems is to place the bonding The general method for these systems is to place the bonding
module parameters into /etc/modules.conf or /etc/modprobe.conf (as module parameters into a config file in /etc/modprobe.d/ (as
appropriate for the installed distro), then add modprobe and/or appropriate for the installed distro), then add modprobe and/or
ifenslave commands to the system's global init script. The name of ifenslave commands to the system's global init script. The name of
the global init script differs; for sysconfig, it is the global init script differs; for sysconfig, it is
...@@ -1228,7 +1225,7 @@ network initialization scripts. ...@@ -1228,7 +1225,7 @@ network initialization scripts.
specify a different name for each instance (the module loading system specify a different name for each instance (the module loading system
requires that every loaded module, even multiple instances of the same requires that every loaded module, even multiple instances of the same
module, have a unique name). This is accomplished by supplying multiple module, have a unique name). This is accomplished by supplying multiple
sets of bonding options in /etc/modprobe.conf, for example: sets of bonding options in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf, for example:
alias bond0 bonding alias bond0 bonding
options bond0 -o bond0 mode=balance-rr miimon=100 options bond0 -o bond0 mode=balance-rr miimon=100
...@@ -1793,8 +1790,8 @@ route additions may cause trouble. ...@@ -1793,8 +1790,8 @@ route additions may cause trouble.
On systems with network configuration scripts that do not On systems with network configuration scripts that do not
associate physical devices directly with network interface names (so associate physical devices directly with network interface names (so
that the same physical device always has the same "ethX" name), it may that the same physical device always has the same "ethX" name), it may
be necessary to add some special logic to either /etc/modules.conf or be necessary to add some special logic to config files in
/etc/modprobe.conf (depending upon which is installed on the system). /etc/modprobe.d/.
For example, given a modules.conf containing the following: For example, given a modules.conf containing the following:
...@@ -1821,20 +1818,15 @@ add above bonding e1000 tg3 ...@@ -1821,20 +1818,15 @@ add above bonding e1000 tg3
bonding is loaded. This command is fully documented in the bonding is loaded. This command is fully documented in the
modules.conf manual page. modules.conf manual page.
On systems utilizing modprobe.conf (or modprobe.conf.local), On systems utilizing modprobe an equivalent problem can occur.
an equivalent problem can occur. In this case, the following can be In this case, the following can be added to config files in
added to modprobe.conf (or modprobe.conf.local, as appropriate), as /etc/modprobe.d/ as:
follows (all on one line; it has been split here for clarity):
install bonding /sbin/modprobe tg3; /sbin/modprobe e1000; softdep bonding pre: tg3 e1000
/sbin/modprobe --ignore-install bonding
This will, when loading the bonding module, rather than This will load tg3 and e1000 modules before loading the bonding one.
performing the normal action, instead execute the provided command. Full documentation on this can be found in the modprobe.d and modprobe
This command loads the device drivers in the order needed, then calls manual pages.
modprobe with --ignore-install to cause the normal action to then take
place. Full documentation on this can be found in the modprobe.conf
and modprobe manual pages.
8.3. Painfully Slow Or No Failed Link Detection By Miimon 8.3. Painfully Slow Or No Failed Link Detection By Miimon
--------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------
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...@@ -45,12 +45,13 @@ Now eth0 should active, you can test it by "ping" or get more information by ...@@ -45,12 +45,13 @@ Now eth0 should active, you can test it by "ping" or get more information by
"ifconfig". If tested ok, continue the next step. "ifconfig". If tested ok, continue the next step.
4. cp dl2k.ko /lib/modules/`uname -r`/kernel/drivers/net 4. cp dl2k.ko /lib/modules/`uname -r`/kernel/drivers/net
5. Add the following line to /etc/modprobe.conf: 5. Add the following line to /etc/modprobe.d/dl2k.conf:
alias eth0 dl2k alias eth0 dl2k
6. Run "netconfig" or "netconf" to create configuration script ifcfg-eth0 6. Run depmod to updated module indexes.
7. Run "netconfig" or "netconf" to create configuration script ifcfg-eth0
located at /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts or create it manually. located at /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts or create it manually.
[see - Configuration Script Sample] [see - Configuration Script Sample]
7. Driver will automatically load and configure at next boot time. 8. Driver will automatically load and configure at next boot time.
Compiling the Driver Compiling the Driver
==================== ====================
...@@ -154,8 +155,8 @@ Installing the Driver ...@@ -154,8 +155,8 @@ Installing the Driver
----------------- -----------------
1. Copy dl2k.o to the network modules directory, typically 1. Copy dl2k.o to the network modules directory, typically
/lib/modules/2.x.x-xx/net or /lib/modules/2.x.x/kernel/drivers/net. /lib/modules/2.x.x-xx/net or /lib/modules/2.x.x/kernel/drivers/net.
2. Locate the boot module configuration file, most commonly modprobe.conf 2. Locate the boot module configuration file, most commonly in the
or modules.conf (for 2.4) in the /etc directory. Add the following lines: /etc/modprobe.d/ directory. Add the following lines:
alias ethx dl2k alias ethx dl2k
options dl2k <optional parameters> options dl2k <optional parameters>
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...@@ -94,8 +94,8 @@ Additional Configurations ...@@ -94,8 +94,8 @@ Additional Configurations
Configuring a network driver to load properly when the system is started is Configuring a network driver to load properly when the system is started is
distribution dependent. Typically, the configuration process involves adding distribution dependent. Typically, the configuration process involves adding
an alias line to /etc/modules.conf or /etc/modprobe.conf as well as editing an alias line to /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf as well as editing other system
other system startup scripts and/or configuration files. Many popular Linux startup scripts and/or configuration files. Many popular Linux
distributions ship with tools to make these changes for you. To learn the distributions ship with tools to make these changes for you. To learn the
proper way to configure a network device for your system, refer to your proper way to configure a network device for your system, refer to your
distribution documentation. If during this process you are asked for the distribution documentation. If during this process you are asked for the
...@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Additional Configurations ...@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Additional Configurations
PRO/100 Family of Adapters is e100. PRO/100 Family of Adapters is e100.
As an example, if you install the e100 driver for two PRO/100 adapters As an example, if you install the e100 driver for two PRO/100 adapters
(eth0 and eth1), add the following to modules.conf or modprobe.conf: (eth0 and eth1), add the following to a configuraton file in /etc/modprobe.d/
alias eth0 e100 alias eth0 e100
alias eth1 e100 alias eth1 e100
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...@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ ...@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
Options for the ipv6 module are supplied as parameters at load time. Options for the ipv6 module are supplied as parameters at load time.
Module options may be given as command line arguments to the insmod Module options may be given as command line arguments to the insmod
or modprobe command, but are usually specified in either the or modprobe command, but are usually specified in either
/etc/modules.conf or /etc/modprobe.conf configuration file, or in a /etc/modules.d/*.conf configuration files, or in a distro-specific
distro-specific configuration file. configuration file.
The available ipv6 module parameters are listed below. If a parameter The available ipv6 module parameters are listed below. If a parameter
is not specified the default value is used. is not specified the default value is used.
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...@@ -274,9 +274,9 @@ Additional Configurations ...@@ -274,9 +274,9 @@ Additional Configurations
------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------
Configuring a network driver to load properly when the system is started is Configuring a network driver to load properly when the system is started is
distribution dependent. Typically, the configuration process involves adding distribution dependent. Typically, the configuration process involves adding
an alias line to /etc/modprobe.conf as well as editing other system startup an alias line to files in /etc/modprobe.d/ as well as editing other system
scripts and/or configuration files. Many popular Linux distributions ship startup scripts and/or configuration files. Many popular Linux distributions
with tools to make these changes for you. To learn the proper way to ship with tools to make these changes for you. To learn the proper way to
configure a network device for your system, refer to your distribution configure a network device for your system, refer to your distribution
documentation. If during this process you are asked for the driver or module documentation. If during this process you are asked for the driver or module
name, the name for the Linux Base Driver for the Intel 10GbE Family of name, the name for the Linux Base Driver for the Intel 10GbE Family of
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...@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ the driver will try to determine them itself. ...@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ the driver will try to determine them itself.
If you load the driver as a module, you can pass the parameters "io=", If you load the driver as a module, you can pass the parameters "io=",
"irq=", and "dma=" on the command line with insmod or modprobe, or add "irq=", and "dma=" on the command line with insmod or modprobe, or add
them as options in /etc/modprobe.conf: them as options in a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/ directory:
alias lt0 ltpc # autoload the module when the interface is configured alias lt0 ltpc # autoload the module when the interface is configured
options ltpc io=0x240 irq=9 dma=1 options ltpc io=0x240 irq=9 dma=1
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...@@ -67,8 +67,8 @@ Module parameters ...@@ -67,8 +67,8 @@ Module parameters
================= =================
There are several parameters which may be provided to the driver when There are several parameters which may be provided to the driver when
its module is loaded. These are usually placed in /etc/modprobe.conf its module is loaded. These are usually placed in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf
(/etc/modules.conf in 2.4). Example: configuretion files. Example:
options 3c59x debug=3 rx_copybreak=300 options 3c59x debug=3 rx_copybreak=300
...@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ steps you should take: ...@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ steps you should take:
1) Increase the debug level. Usually this is done via: 1) Increase the debug level. Usually this is done via:
a) modprobe driver debug=7 a) modprobe driver debug=7
b) In /etc/modprobe.conf (or /etc/modules.conf for 2.4): b) In /etc/modprobe.d/driver.conf:
options driver debug=7 options driver debug=7
2) Recreate the problem with the higher debug level, 2) Recreate the problem with the higher debug level,
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...@@ -36,18 +36,17 @@ addresses should not be specified for supported PCI cards since they ...@@ -36,18 +36,17 @@ addresses should not be specified for supported PCI cards since they
are automatically detected. are automatically detected.
KMod modprobe
---- --------
If you use kmod, you will find it useful to edit /etc/modprobe.conf. If you use modprobe , you will find it useful to add lines as below to a
Here is an example of the lines that need to be added: configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/ directory:.
alias parport_lowlevel parport_pc alias parport_lowlevel parport_pc
options parport_pc io=0x378,0x278 irq=7,auto options parport_pc io=0x378,0x278 irq=7,auto
KMod will then automatically load parport_pc (with the options modprobe will load parport_pc (with the options "io=0x378,0x278 irq=7,auto")
"io=0x378,0x278 irq=7,auto") whenever a parallel port device driver whenever a parallel port device driver (such as lp) is loaded.
(such as lp) is loaded.
Note that these are example lines only! You shouldn't in general need Note that these are example lines only! You shouldn't in general need
to specify any options to parport_pc in order to be able to use a to specify any options to parport_pc in order to be able to use a
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...@@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ including the console 3270, changes subchannel identifier relative to ...@@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ including the console 3270, changes subchannel identifier relative to
one another. ReIPL as soon as possible after running the configuration one another. ReIPL as soon as possible after running the configuration
script and the resulting /tmp/mkdev3270. script and the resulting /tmp/mkdev3270.
If you have chosen to make tub3270 a module, you add a line to If you have chosen to make tub3270 a module, you add a line to a
/etc/modprobe.conf. If you are working on a VM virtual machine, you configuration file under /etc/modprobe.d/. If you are working on a VM
can use DEF GRAF to define virtual 3270 devices. virtual machine, you can use DEF GRAF to define virtual 3270 devices.
You may generate both 3270 and 3215 console support, or one or the You may generate both 3270 and 3215 console support, or one or the
other, or neither. If you generate both, the console type under VM is other, or neither. If you generate both, the console type under VM is
...@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ at boot time to a 3270 if it is a 3215. ...@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ at boot time to a 3270 if it is a 3215.
In brief, these are the steps: In brief, these are the steps:
1. Install the tub3270 patch 1. Install the tub3270 patch
2. (If a module) add a line to /etc/modprobe.conf 2. (If a module) add a line to a file in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf
3. (If VM) define devices with DEF GRAF 3. (If VM) define devices with DEF GRAF
4. Reboot 4. Reboot
5. Configure 5. Configure
...@@ -84,13 +84,12 @@ Here are the installation steps in detail: ...@@ -84,13 +84,12 @@ Here are the installation steps in detail:
make modules_install make modules_install
2. (Perform this step only if you have configured tub3270 as a 2. (Perform this step only if you have configured tub3270 as a
module.) Add a line to /etc/modprobe.conf to automatically module.) Add a line to a file /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf to automatically
load the driver when it's needed. With this line added, load the driver when it's needed. With this line added, you will see
you will see login prompts appear on your 3270s as soon as login prompts appear on your 3270s as soon as boot is complete (or
boot is complete (or with emulated 3270s, as soon as you dial with emulated 3270s, as soon as you dial into your vm guest using the
into your vm guest using the command "DIAL <vmguestname>"). command "DIAL <vmguestname>"). Since the line-mode major number is
Since the line-mode major number is 227, the line to add to 227, the line to add should be:
/etc/modprobe.conf should be:
alias char-major-227 tub3270 alias char-major-227 tub3270
3. Define graphic devices to your vm guest machine, if you 3. Define graphic devices to your vm guest machine, if you
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...@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ The following information is available in this file: ...@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ The following information is available in this file:
INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE. INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
USE THEM WITH CAUTION. USE THEM WITH CAUTION.
Edit the file "modprobe.conf" in the directory /etc and add/edit a Put a .conf file in the /etc/modprobe.d/ directory and add/edit a
line containing 'options aic79xx aic79xx=[command[,command...]]' where line containing 'options aic79xx aic79xx=[command[,command...]]' where
'command' is one or more of the following: 'command' is one or more of the following:
----------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
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...@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ The following information is available in this file: ...@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ The following information is available in this file:
INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE. INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
USE THEM WITH CAUTION. USE THEM WITH CAUTION.
Edit the file "modprobe.conf" in the directory /etc and add/edit a Put a .conf file in the /etc/modprobe.d directory and add/edit a
line containing 'options aic7xxx aic7xxx=[command[,command...]]' where line containing 'options aic7xxx aic7xxx=[command[,command...]]' where
'command' is one or more of the following: 'command' is one or more of the following:
----------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
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...@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ recognized. ...@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ recognized.
If you want to have the module autoloaded on access to /dev/osst, you may If you want to have the module autoloaded on access to /dev/osst, you may
add something like add something like
alias char-major-206 osst alias char-major-206 osst
to your /etc/modprobe.conf (before 2.6: modules.conf). to a file under /etc/modprobe.d/ directory.
You may find it convenient to create a symbolic link You may find it convenient to create a symbolic link
ln -s nosst0 /dev/tape ln -s nosst0 /dev/tape
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...@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Hardware - If you have an ISA card, find a free interrupt and io port. ...@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Hardware - If you have an ISA card, find a free interrupt and io port.
Note the hardware address from the Computone ISA cards installed into Note the hardware address from the Computone ISA cards installed into
the system. These are required for editing ip2.c or editing the system. These are required for editing ip2.c or editing
/etc/modprobe.conf, or for specification on the modprobe /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf, or for specification on the modprobe
command line. command line.
Note that the /etc/modules.conf should be used for older (pre-2.6) Note that the /etc/modules.conf should be used for older (pre-2.6)
...@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ b) Run "make config" or "make menuconfig" or "make xconfig" ...@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ b) Run "make config" or "make menuconfig" or "make xconfig"
c) Set address on ISA cards then: c) Set address on ISA cards then:
edit /usr/src/linux/drivers/char/ip2.c if needed edit /usr/src/linux/drivers/char/ip2.c if needed
or or
edit /etc/modprobe.conf if needed (module). edit config file in /etc/modprobe.d/ if needed (module).
or both to match this setting. or both to match this setting.
d) Run "make modules" d) Run "make modules"
e) Run "make modules_install" e) Run "make modules_install"
...@@ -153,11 +153,11 @@ the irqs are not specified the driver uses the default in ip2.c (which ...@@ -153,11 +153,11 @@ the irqs are not specified the driver uses the default in ip2.c (which
selects polled mode). If no base addresses are specified the defaults in selects polled mode). If no base addresses are specified the defaults in
ip2.c are used. If you are autoloading the driver module with kerneld or ip2.c are used. If you are autoloading the driver module with kerneld or
kmod the base addresses and interrupt number must also be set in ip2.c kmod the base addresses and interrupt number must also be set in ip2.c
and recompile or just insert and options line in /etc/modprobe.conf or both. and recompile or just insert and options line in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf or both.
The options line is equivalent to the command line and takes precedence over The options line is equivalent to the command line and takes precedence over
what is in ip2.c. what is in ip2.c.
/etc/modprobe.conf sample: config sample to put /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf:
options ip2 io=1,0x328 irq=1,10 options ip2 io=1,0x328 irq=1,10
alias char-major-71 ip2 alias char-major-71 ip2
alias char-major-72 ip2 alias char-major-72 ip2
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...@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ in the system log at /var/log/messages. ...@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ in the system log at /var/log/messages.
If installed as a module, the module must be loaded. This can be done If installed as a module, the module must be loaded. This can be done
manually by entering "modprobe rocket". To have the module loaded automatically manually by entering "modprobe rocket". To have the module loaded automatically
upon system boot, edit the /etc/modprobe.conf file and add the line upon system boot, edit a /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf file and add the line
"alias char-major-46 rocket". "alias char-major-46 rocket".
In order to use the ports, their device names (nodes) must be created with mknod. In order to use the ports, their device names (nodes) must be created with mknod.
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...@@ -139,8 +139,8 @@ secondary address 0x280 and IRQ 10. ...@@ -139,8 +139,8 @@ secondary address 0x280 and IRQ 10.
You will probably want to enter this module load and configuration information You will probably want to enter this module load and configuration information
into your system startup scripts so that the drivers are loaded and configured into your system startup scripts so that the drivers are loaded and configured
on each system boot. Typically the start up script would be something like on each system boot. Typically configuration files are put in the
/etc/modprobe.conf. /etc/modprobe.d/ directory.
2.2 STATIC DRIVER CONFIGURATION: 2.2 STATIC DRIVER CONFIGURATION:
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...@@ -2044,7 +2044,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. ...@@ -2044,7 +2044,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed.
Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package. Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package. To invoke firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package. To invoke
vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.conf vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
install snd-vx222 /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-vx222 && /usr/bin/vxloader install snd-vx222 /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-vx222 && /usr/bin/vxloader
...@@ -2168,10 +2168,10 @@ corresponds to the card index of ALSA. Usually, define this ...@@ -2168,10 +2168,10 @@ corresponds to the card index of ALSA. Usually, define this
as the same card module. as the same card module.
An example configuration for a single emu10k1 card is like below: An example configuration for a single emu10k1 card is like below:
----- /etc/modprobe.conf ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
alias snd-card-0 snd-emu10k1 alias snd-card-0 snd-emu10k1
alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1 alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1
----- /etc/modprobe.conf ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
The available number of auto-loaded sound cards depends on the module The available number of auto-loaded sound cards depends on the module
option "cards_limit" of snd module. As default it's set to 1. option "cards_limit" of snd module. As default it's set to 1.
...@@ -2184,7 +2184,7 @@ cards is kept consistent. ...@@ -2184,7 +2184,7 @@ cards is kept consistent.
An example configuration for two sound cards is like below: An example configuration for two sound cards is like below:
----- /etc/modprobe.conf ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
# ALSA portion # ALSA portion
options snd cards_limit=2 options snd cards_limit=2
alias snd-card-0 snd-interwave alias snd-card-0 snd-interwave
...@@ -2194,7 +2194,7 @@ options snd-ens1371 index=1 ...@@ -2194,7 +2194,7 @@ options snd-ens1371 index=1
# OSS/Free portion # OSS/Free portion
alias sound-slot-0 snd-interwave alias sound-slot-0 snd-interwave
alias sound-slot-1 snd-ens1371 alias sound-slot-1 snd-ens1371
----- /etc/modprobe.conf ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
In this example, the interwave card is always loaded as the first card In this example, the interwave card is always loaded as the first card
(index 0) and ens1371 as the second (index 1). (index 0) and ens1371 as the second (index 1).
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...@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ The parameter can be given: ...@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ The parameter can be given:
# modprobe snd-usb-audio index=1 device_setup=0x09 # modprobe snd-usb-audio index=1 device_setup=0x09
* Or while configuring the modules options in your modules configuration file * Or while configuring the modules options in your modules configuration file
- For Fedora distributions, edit the /etc/modprobe.conf file: (tipically a .conf file in /etc/modprobe.d/ directory:
alias snd-card-1 snd-usb-audio alias snd-card-1 snd-usb-audio
options snd-usb-audio index=1 device_setup=0x09 options snd-usb-audio index=1 device_setup=0x09
...@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ CAUTION when initializing the device ...@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ CAUTION when initializing the device
- first turn off the device - first turn off the device
- de-register the snd-usb-audio module (modprobe -r) - de-register the snd-usb-audio module (modprobe -r)
- change the device_setup parameter by changing the device_setup - change the device_setup parameter by changing the device_setup
option in /etc/modprobe.conf option in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf
- turn on the device - turn on the device
* A workaround for this last issue has been applied to kernel 2.6.23, but it may not * A workaround for this last issue has been applied to kernel 2.6.23, but it may not
be enough to ensure the 'stability' of the device initialization. be enough to ensure the 'stability' of the device initialization.
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...@@ -76,9 +76,9 @@ FIRMWARE ...@@ -76,9 +76,9 @@ FIRMWARE
when CONFIG_FW_LOADER is set. The mixartloader is necessary only when CONFIG_FW_LOADER is set. The mixartloader is necessary only
for older versions or when you build the driver into kernel.] for older versions or when you build the driver into kernel.]
For loading the firmware automatically after the module is loaded, use For loading the firmware automatically after the module is loaded, use a
the post-install command. For example, add the following entry to install command. For example, add the following entry to
/etc/modprobe.conf for miXart driver: /etc/modprobe.d/mixart.conf for miXart driver:
install snd-mixart /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-mixart && \ install snd-mixart /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-mixart && \
/usr/bin/mixartloader /usr/bin/mixartloader
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...@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ the card number and the minor unit number. Usually you don't have to ...@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ the card number and the minor unit number. Usually you don't have to
define these aliases by yourself. define these aliases by yourself.
Only necessary step for auto-loading of OSS modules is to define the Only necessary step for auto-loading of OSS modules is to define the
card alias in /etc/modprobe.conf, such as card alias in /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf, such as
alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1 alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1
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...@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ mpu_base I/O base address for activate MPU-401 mode ...@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ mpu_base I/O base address for activate MPU-401 mode
(0x300, 0x310, 0x320 or 0x330) (0x300, 0x310, 0x320 or 0x330)
mpu_irq MPU-401 irq line (5, 7, 9, 10 or 0) mpu_irq MPU-401 irq line (5, 7, 9, 10 or 0)
The /etc/modprobe.conf will have lines like this: A configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/ directory will have lines like this:
options opl3 io=0x388 options opl3 io=0x388
options ad1848 io=0x530 irq=11 dma=3 options ad1848 io=0x530 irq=11 dma=3
...@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ Where the aedsp16 options are the options for this driver while opl3 and ...@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ Where the aedsp16 options are the options for this driver while opl3 and
ad1848 are the corresponding options for the MSS and OPL3 modules. ad1848 are the corresponding options for the MSS and OPL3 modules.
Loading MSS and OPL3 needs to pre load the aedsp16 module to set up correctly Loading MSS and OPL3 needs to pre load the aedsp16 module to set up correctly
the sound card. Installation dependencies must be written in the modprobe.conf the sound card. Installation dependencies must be written in configuration
file: files under /etc/modprobe.d/ directory:
install ad1848 /sbin/modprobe aedsp16 && /sbin/modprobe -i ad1848 softdep ad1848 pre: aedsp16
install opl3 /sbin/modprobe aedsp16 && /sbin/modprobe -i opl3 softdep opl3 pre: aedsp16
Then you must load the sound modules stack in this order: Then you must load the sound modules stack in this order:
sound -> aedsp16 -> [ ad1848, opl3 ] sound -> aedsp16 -> [ ad1848, opl3 ]
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...@@ -143,11 +143,10 @@ CONFIG_SOUND_MSS=m ...@@ -143,11 +143,10 @@ CONFIG_SOUND_MSS=m
Alma Chao <elysian@ethereal.torsion.org> suggests the following /etc/modprobe.conf: Alma Chao <elysian@ethereal.torsion.org> suggests the following in
a /etc/modprobe.d/*conf file:
alias sound ad1848 alias sound ad1848
alias synth0 opl3 alias synth0 opl3
options ad1848 io=0x530 irq=7 dma=0 soundpro=1 options ad1848 io=0x530 irq=7 dma=0 soundpro=1
options opl3 io=0x388 options opl3 io=0x388
...@@ -167,8 +167,8 @@ in a file such as /root/soundon.sh. ...@@ -167,8 +167,8 @@ in a file such as /root/soundon.sh.
MODPROBE: MODPROBE:
========= =========
If loading via modprobe, these common files are automatically loaded If loading via modprobe, these common files are automatically loaded when
when requested by modprobe. For example, my /etc/modprobe.conf contains: requested by modprobe. For example, my /etc/modprobe.d/oss.conf contains:
alias sound sb alias sound sb
options sb io=0x240 irq=9 dma=3 dma16=5 mpu_io=0x300 options sb io=0x240 irq=9 dma=3 dma16=5 mpu_io=0x300
...@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ http://www.opensound.com. Before loading the commercial sound ...@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ http://www.opensound.com. Before loading the commercial sound
driver, you should do the following: driver, you should do the following:
1. remove sound modules (detailed above) 1. remove sound modules (detailed above)
2. remove the sound modules from /etc/modprobe.conf 2. remove the sound modules from /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf
3. move the sound modules from /lib/modules/<kernel>/misc 3. move the sound modules from /lib/modules/<kernel>/misc
(for example, I make a /lib/modules/<kernel>/misc/tmp (for example, I make a /lib/modules/<kernel>/misc/tmp
directory and copy the sound module files to that directory and copy the sound module files to that
...@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@ twice, you need to do the following: ...@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@ twice, you need to do the following:
sb.o could be copied (or symlinked) to sb1.o for the sb.o could be copied (or symlinked) to sb1.o for the
second SoundBlaster. second SoundBlaster.
2. Make a second entry in /etc/modprobe.conf, for example, 2. Make a second entry in /etc/modprobe.d/*conf, for example,
sound1 or sb1. This second entry should refer to the sound1 or sb1. This second entry should refer to the
new module names for example sb1, and should include new module names for example sb1, and should include
the I/O, etc. for the second sound card. the I/O, etc. for the second sound card.
...@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ There are several ways of configuring your sound: ...@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ There are several ways of configuring your sound:
2) On the command line when using insmod or in a bash script 2) On the command line when using insmod or in a bash script
using command line calls to load sound. using command line calls to load sound.
3) In /etc/modprobe.conf when using modprobe. 3) In /etc/modprobe.d/*conf when using modprobe.
4) Via Red Hat's GPL'd /usr/sbin/sndconfig program (text based). 4) Via Red Hat's GPL'd /usr/sbin/sndconfig program (text based).
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...@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ force the card into a mode in which it can be programmed. ...@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ force the card into a mode in which it can be programmed.
If you have another OS installed on your computer it is recommended If you have another OS installed on your computer it is recommended
that Linux and the other OS use the same resources. that Linux and the other OS use the same resources.
Also, it is recommended that resources specified in /etc/modprobe.conf Also, it is recommended that resources specified in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf
and resources specified in /etc/isapnp.conf agree. and resources specified in /etc/isapnp.conf agree.
Compiling the sound driver Compiling the sound driver
...@@ -67,11 +67,7 @@ address is hard-coded into the driver. ...@@ -67,11 +67,7 @@ address is hard-coded into the driver.
Using kmod and autoloading the sound driver Using kmod and autoloading the sound driver
------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
Comment: as of linux-2.1.90 kmod is replacing kerneld. Config files in '/etc/modprobe.d/' are used as below:
The config file '/etc/modprobe.conf' is used as before.
This is the sound part of my /etc/modprobe.conf file.
Following that I will explain each line.
alias mixer0 mad16 alias mixer0 mad16
alias audio0 mad16 alias audio0 mad16
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...@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ CONFIG_SOUND_YM3812 ...@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ CONFIG_SOUND_YM3812
You can then get OPL3 functionality by issuing the command: You can then get OPL3 functionality by issuing the command:
insmod opl3 insmod opl3
In addition, you must either add the following line to In addition, you must either add the following line to
/etc/modprobe.conf: /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf:
options opl3 io=0x388 options opl3 io=0x388
or else add the following line to /etc/lilo.conf: or else add the following line to /etc/lilo.conf:
opl3=0x388 opl3=0x388
...@@ -158,5 +158,5 @@ following line would be appropriate: ...@@ -158,5 +158,5 @@ following line would be appropriate:
append="pas2=0x388,10,3,-1,0,-1,-1,-1 opl3=0x388" append="pas2=0x388,10,3,-1,0,-1,-1,-1 opl3=0x388"
If sound is built totally modular, the above options may be If sound is built totally modular, the above options may be
specified in /etc/modprobe.conf for pas2, sb and opl3 specified in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf for pas2, sb and opl3
respectively. respectively.
...@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Note that it is no longer necessary or possible to configure sound in the ...@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Note that it is no longer necessary or possible to configure sound in the
drivers/sound dir. Now one simply configures and makes one's kernel and drivers/sound dir. Now one simply configures and makes one's kernel and
modules in the usual way. modules in the usual way.
Then, add to your /etc/modprobe.conf something like: Then, add to your /etc/modprobe.d/oss.conf something like:
alias char-major-14-* sb alias char-major-14-* sb
install sb /sbin/modprobe -i sb && /sbin/modprobe adlib_card install sb /sbin/modprobe -i sb && /sbin/modprobe adlib_card
...@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ options adlib_card io=0x388 # FM synthesizer ...@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ options adlib_card io=0x388 # FM synthesizer
Alternatively, if you have compiled in kernel level ISAPnP support: Alternatively, if you have compiled in kernel level ISAPnP support:
alias char-major-14 sb alias char-major-14 sb
post-install sb /sbin/modprobe "-k" "adlib_card" softdep sb post: adlib_card
options adlib_card io=0x388 options adlib_card io=0x388
The effect of this is that the sound driver and all necessary bits and The effect of this is that the sound driver and all necessary bits and
...@@ -66,12 +66,12 @@ args are expected. ...@@ -66,12 +66,12 @@ args are expected.
Note that at present there is no way to configure the io, irq and other Note that at present there is no way to configure the io, irq and other
parameters for the modular drivers as one does for the wired drivers.. One parameters for the modular drivers as one does for the wired drivers.. One
needs to pass the modules the necessary parameters as arguments, either needs to pass the modules the necessary parameters as arguments, either
with /etc/modprobe.conf or with command-line args to modprobe, e.g. with /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf or with command-line args to modprobe, e.g.
modprobe sb io=0x220 irq=7 dma=1 dma16=5 mpu_io=0x330 modprobe sb io=0x220 irq=7 dma=1 dma16=5 mpu_io=0x330
modprobe adlib_card io=0x388 modprobe adlib_card io=0x388
recommend using /etc/modprobe.conf. recommend using /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf.
Persistent DMA Buffers: Persistent DMA Buffers:
...@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ wasteful of RAM, but it guarantees that sound always works. ...@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ wasteful of RAM, but it guarantees that sound always works.
To make the sound driver use persistent DMA buffers we need to pass the To make the sound driver use persistent DMA buffers we need to pass the
sound.o module a "dmabuf=1" command-line argument. This is normally done sound.o module a "dmabuf=1" command-line argument. This is normally done
in /etc/modprobe.conf like so: in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf files like so:
options sound dmabuf=1 options sound dmabuf=1
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...@@ -241,9 +241,8 @@ command you are interested in. ...@@ -241,9 +241,8 @@ command you are interested in.
* I have more questions, who can I ask? * I have more questions, who can I ask?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And I'll answer any questions about the registration system you got, also Just ask them on the linux-kernel mailing list:
responding as soon as possible. linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
-Crutcher
* Credits * Credits
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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...@@ -179,7 +179,8 @@ do: ...@@ -179,7 +179,8 @@ do:
modprobe usbcore autosuspend=5 modprobe usbcore autosuspend=5
Equivalently, you could add to /etc/modprobe.conf a line saying: Equivalently, you could add to a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d
a line saying:
options usbcore autosuspend=5 options usbcore autosuspend=5
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...@@ -61,29 +61,19 @@ But that is my personal preference. ...@@ -61,29 +61,19 @@ But that is my personal preference.
2.2 Configuration 2.2 Configuration
The configuration requires module configuration and device The configuration requires module configuration and device
configuration. I like kmod or kerneld process with the configuration. The following sections detail these procedures.
/etc/modprobe.conf file so the modules can automatically load/unload as
they are used. The video devices could already exist, be generated
using MAKEDEV, or need to be created. The following sections detail
these procedures.
2.1 Module Configuration 2.1 Module Configuration
Using modules requires a bit of work to install and pass the Using modules requires a bit of work to install and pass the
parameters. Understand that entries in /etc/modprobe.conf of: parameters. Understand that entries in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf of:
alias parport_lowlevel parport_pc alias parport_lowlevel parport_pc
options parport_pc io=0x378 irq=none options parport_pc io=0x378 irq=none
alias char-major-81 videodev alias char-major-81 videodev
alias char-major-81-0 c-qcam alias char-major-81-0 c-qcam
will cause the kmod/modprobe to do certain things. If you are
using kmod, then a request for a 'char-major-81-0' will cause
the 'c-qcam' module to load. If you have other video sources with
modules, you might want to assign the different minor numbers to
different modules.
2.2 Device Configuration 2.2 Device Configuration
At this point, we need to ensure that the device files exist. At this point, we need to ensure that the device files exist.
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...@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ Load zr36067.o. If it can't autodetect your card, use the card=X insmod ...@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ Load zr36067.o. If it can't autodetect your card, use the card=X insmod
option with X being the card number as given in the previous section. option with X being the card number as given in the previous section.
To have more than one card, use card=X1[,X2[,X3,[X4[..]]]] To have more than one card, use card=X1[,X2[,X3,[X4[..]]]]
To automate this, add the following to your /etc/modprobe.conf: To automate this, add the following to your /etc/modprobe.d/zoran.conf:
options zr36067 card=X1[,X2[,X3[,X4[..]]]] options zr36067 card=X1[,X2[,X3[,X4[..]]]]
alias char-major-81-0 zr36067 alias char-major-81-0 zr36067
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# For modern kernels (2.6 or above), this belongs in /etc/modprobe.conf # For modern kernels (2.6 or above), this belongs in /etc/modprobe.d/*.conf
# For for 2.4 kernels or earlier, this belongs in /etc/modules.conf. # For for 2.4 kernels or earlier, this belongs in /etc/modules.conf.
# i2c # i2c
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...@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Module use: ...@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Module use:
----------- -----------
In order to automatically load the meye module on use, you can put those lines In order to automatically load the meye module on use, you can put those lines
in your /etc/modprobe.conf file: in your /etc/modprobe.d/meye.conf file:
alias char-major-81 videodev alias char-major-81 videodev
alias char-major-81-0 meye alias char-major-81-0 meye
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...@@ -290,8 +290,8 @@ config FARSYNC ...@@ -290,8 +290,8 @@ config FARSYNC
Frame Relay or X.25/LAPB. Frame Relay or X.25/LAPB.
If you want the module to be automatically loaded when the interface If you want the module to be automatically loaded when the interface
is referenced then you should add "alias hdlcX farsync" to is referenced then you should add "alias hdlcX farsync" to a file
/etc/modprobe.conf for each interface, where X is 0, 1, 2, ..., or in /etc/modprobe.d/ for each interface, where X is 0, 1, 2, ..., or
simply use "alias hdlc* farsync" to indicate all of them. simply use "alias hdlc* farsync" to indicate all of them.
To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the To compile this driver as a module, choose M here: the
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...@@ -341,10 +341,10 @@ MODULE_PARM_DESC(aic79xx, ...@@ -341,10 +341,10 @@ MODULE_PARM_DESC(aic79xx,
" (0/256ms,1/128ms,2/64ms,3/32ms)\n" " (0/256ms,1/128ms,2/64ms,3/32ms)\n"
" slowcrc Turn on the SLOWCRC bit (Rev B only)\n" " slowcrc Turn on the SLOWCRC bit (Rev B only)\n"
"\n" "\n"
" Sample /etc/modprobe.conf line:\n" " Sample modprobe configuration file:\n"
" Enable verbose logging\n" " # Enable verbose logging\n"
" Set tag depth on Controller 2/Target 2 to 10 tags\n" " # Set tag depth on Controller 2/Target 2 to 10 tags\n"
" Shorten the selection timeout to 128ms\n" " # Shorten the selection timeout to 128ms\n"
"\n" "\n"
" options aic79xx 'aic79xx=verbose.tag_info:{{}.{}.{..10}}.seltime:1'\n" " options aic79xx 'aic79xx=verbose.tag_info:{{}.{}.{..10}}.seltime:1'\n"
); );
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...@@ -360,10 +360,10 @@ MODULE_PARM_DESC(aic7xxx, ...@@ -360,10 +360,10 @@ MODULE_PARM_DESC(aic7xxx,
" seltime:<int> Selection Timeout\n" " seltime:<int> Selection Timeout\n"
" (0/256ms,1/128ms,2/64ms,3/32ms)\n" " (0/256ms,1/128ms,2/64ms,3/32ms)\n"
"\n" "\n"
" Sample /etc/modprobe.conf line:\n" " Sample modprobe configuration file:\n"
" Toggle EISA/VLB probing\n" " # Toggle EISA/VLB probing\n"
" Set tag depth on Controller 1/Target 1 to 10 tags\n" " # Set tag depth on Controller 1/Target 1 to 10 tags\n"
" Shorten the selection timeout to 128ms\n" " # Shorten the selection timeout to 128ms\n"
"\n" "\n"
" options aic7xxx 'aic7xxx=probe_eisa_vl.tag_info:{{}.{.10}}.seltime:1'\n" " options aic7xxx 'aic7xxx=probe_eisa_vl.tag_info:{{}.{.10}}.seltime:1'\n"
); );
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...@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Configuration ...@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Configuration
There is only one option: start_off. There is only one option: start_off.
You can use it by: 'modprobe asus_oled start_off=1', or by adding this You can use it by: 'modprobe asus_oled start_off=1', or by adding this
line to /etc/modprobe.conf: line to /etc/modprobe.d/asus_oled.conf:
options asus_oled start_off=1 options asus_oled start_off=1
With this option provided, asus_oled driver will switch off the display With this option provided, asus_oled driver will switch off the display
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...@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ ...@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
* You can find the original tools for this direct from Multitech * You can find the original tools for this direct from Multitech
* ftp://ftp.multitech.com/ISI-Cards/ * ftp://ftp.multitech.com/ISI-Cards/
* *
* Having installed the cards the module options (/etc/modprobe.conf) * Having installed the cards the module options (/etc/modprobe.d/)
* *
* options isicom io=card1,card2,card3,card4 irq=card1,card2,card3,card4 * options isicom io=card1,card2,card3,card4 irq=card1,card2,card3,card4
* *
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...@@ -1724,7 +1724,8 @@ static void ftdi_HE_TIRA1_setup(struct ftdi_private *priv) ...@@ -1724,7 +1724,8 @@ static void ftdi_HE_TIRA1_setup(struct ftdi_private *priv)
/* /*
* Module parameter to control latency timer for NDI FTDI-based USB devices. * Module parameter to control latency timer for NDI FTDI-based USB devices.
* If this value is not set in modprobe.conf.local its value will be set to 1ms. * If this value is not set in /etc/modprobe.d/ its value will be set
* to 1ms.
*/ */
static int ndi_latency_timer = 1; static int ndi_latency_timer = 1;
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...@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ config USB_LIBUSUAL ...@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ config USB_LIBUSUAL
for usb-storage and ub drivers, and allows to switch binding for usb-storage and ub drivers, and allows to switch binding
of these devices without rebuilding modules. of these devices without rebuilding modules.
Typical syntax of /etc/modprobe.conf is: Typical syntax of /etc/modprobe.d/*conf is:
options libusual bias="ub" options libusual bias="ub"
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...@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ ...@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
The number of ports to be created can be specified via the module The number of ports to be created can be specified via the module
parameter "ports". For example, to create four ports, add the parameter "ports". For example, to create four ports, add the
following option in /etc/modprobe.conf: following option in a configuration file under /etc/modprobe.d/:
option snd-seq-dummy ports=4 option snd-seq-dummy ports=4
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...@@ -50,7 +50,8 @@ config SND_PCSP ...@@ -50,7 +50,8 @@ config SND_PCSP
before the other sound driver of yours, making the before the other sound driver of yours, making the
pc-speaker a default sound device. Which is likely not pc-speaker a default sound device. Which is likely not
what you want. To make this driver play nicely with other what you want. To make this driver play nicely with other
sound driver, you can add this into your /etc/modprobe.conf: sound driver, you can add this in a configuration file under
/etc/modprobe.d/ directory:
options snd-pcsp index=2 options snd-pcsp index=2
You don't need this driver if you only want your pc-speaker to beep. You don't need this driver if you only want your pc-speaker to beep.
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