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 Sat Oct 13 01:49:26 2001 @@ -3059,9 +3059,9 @@ Saying Y here will allow developers with a C180, C200, C240, C360, J200, J210, and/or a J2240 to test 64-bit kernels by providing a wrapper for the 32-bit PDC calls. Since the machines which - which require this option do not support over 4G of RAM, this - option is targeted for developers of these machines wishing to - test changes on both 32-bit and 64-bit configurations. + require this option do not support over 4G of RAM, this option is + targeted for developers of these machines wishing to test changes + on both 32-bit and 64-bit configurations. If unsure, say N. @@ -13267,11 +13267,11 @@ cases where it is seen on PC/MAC architectures as well, usually also manufactured by HP. This driver is based off MACH and BSD drivers, and implements support for a keyboard attached to the HIL port. - Full support for the USB-like functions and non-keyboard channels of the - HIL is not provided for in this driver. There are vestiges of mouse - support in the driver, but it is probably not working. The necessary - hardware documentation to fully support the HIL controller and interface - it to the linux-input API is lacking. + Full support for the USB-like functions and non-keyboard channels of + the HIL is not provided for in this driver. There are vestiges of + mouse support in the driver, but it is probably not working. The + necessary hardware documentation to fully support the HIL controller + and interface it to the linux-input API is lacking. Enable this option if you intend to use a HIL keyboard. @@ -18525,6 +18525,150 @@ 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 your box working. + + By default, say Y. + +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. + +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 but since + you can find EISA card-mode dino in 715, it is safer to keep it in your + conviguration. + +LBA/Elroy PCI support +CONFIG_PCI_LBA + Elroy is a bridge between Ropes bus and PCI on several machines. It can + be found on any newer workstations and servers which have 4X-PCI. 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 controllers are + built in that chip. That's why you must select it, if your box is + corresponding to those series. + +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. Also, you can control your LED/LCD + display via the files living in /proc/pdc. + + By default, say Y. + +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. + +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. + + By default, say Y. + +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: