This rolls up all pending changes to the 2.5.1-pre5 help file (versiion 2.61).
It is not intended to be applied to 2.4.17.
* Added PCMCIA_AXNET, TULIP_MMIO. SYSCLK_75, SYSCLK_83, SYSCLK_100,
CERF_FLASH_8MB, CERF_FLASH_16MB, CERF_FLASH_32MB, CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_8MB,
CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_16MB, CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_32MB, CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_64MB.
--- Documentation/Configure.help Sat Dec 1 11:54:18 2001
+++ Documentation/Configure.help Sat Dec 1 12:05:11 2001
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
# Eric S. Raymond <mailto:esr@thyrsus.com>
# Steven Cole <mailto:elenstev@mesatop.com>
#
-# Merged version 2.61: current with 2.4.16/2.5.1-pre1.
+# Merged version 2.65: current with 2.4.17-pre2/2.5.1-pre5.
#
# This version of the Linux kernel configuration help texts
# corresponds to kernel versions 2.4.x and 2.5.x.
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@
You will need a new lynxer.elf file to flash your firmware with - send
email to Martin.Bligh@us.ibm.com
-IO-APIC Support on Uniprocessors
+IO-APIC support on uniprocessors
CONFIG_X86_UP_IOAPIC
An IO-APIC (I/O Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) is an
SMP-capable replacement for PC-style interrupt controllers. Most
@@ -376,7 +376,7 @@
Select this if you have a 32-bit processor and more than 4
gigabytes of physical RAM.
-Normal PC floppy disk support
+Normal floppy disk support
CONFIG_BLK_DEV_FD
If you want to use the floppy disk drive(s) of your PC under Linux,
say Y. Information about this driver, especially important for IBM
@@ -972,7 +972,7 @@
SAY N!
-AMD Viper support
+AMD Viper (7401/7409/7411) chipset support
CONFIG_BLK_DEV_AMD74XX
This driver ensures (U)DMA support for the AMD756/760 Viper
chipsets.
@@ -983,7 +983,7 @@
If unsure, say N.
-AMD Viper ATA-66 Override (WIP)
+AMD Viper ATA-66 Override support (WIP)
CONFIG_AMD74XX_OVERRIDE
This option auto-forces the ata66 flag.
This effect can be also invoked by calling "idex=ata66"
@@ -1595,7 +1595,7 @@
(low speed) adapter that is used in some portable hard drives. If
you chose to build PARIDE support into your kernel, you may answer Y
here to build in the protocol driver, otherwise you should answer M
- to build it as a loadable module. The module will be called ktti.o.
+ to build it as a loadable module. The module will be called fit2.o.
You must also have a high-level driver for the type of device that
you want to support.
@@ -1963,13 +1963,13 @@
Technology and now in turn merged with Fujitsu. Say Y here to
support this machine type.
-Support for SGI IP22
+Support for SGI-IP22 (Indy/Indigo2)
CONFIG_SGI_IP22
This are the SGI Indy, Challenge S and Indigo2, as well as certain
OEM variants like the Tandem CMN B006S. To compile a Linux kernel
that runs on these, say Y here.
-Support for SGI IP27
+Support for SGI IP27 (Origin200/2000)
CONFIG_SGI_IP27
This are the SGI Origin 200, Origin 2000 and Onyx 2 Graphics
workstations. To compile a Linux kernel that runs on these, say Y
@@ -2025,13 +2025,26 @@
DZ11-family serial controllers for VAXstations, including the
DC7085, M7814, and M7819.
-
TURBOchannel support
CONFIG_TC
TurboChannel is a DEC (now Compaq) bus for Alpha and MIPS processors.
Documentation on writing device drivers for TurboChannel is available at:
<http://www.cs.arizona.edu/computer.help/policy/DIGITAL_unix/AA-PS3HD-TET1_html/TITLE.html>.
+# Choice: galileo_clock
+75
+CONFIG_SYSCLK_75
+ Configure the kernel for clock speed of your Galileo board.
+ The choices are 75MHz, 83.3MHz, and 100MHz.
+
+83.3
+CONFIG_SYSCLK_83
+ Configure the Galileo kernel for a clock speed of 83.3 MHz.
+
+100
+CONFIG_SYSCLK_100
+ Configure the Galileo kernel for a clock speed of 100 MHz.
+
Z85C30 Serial Support
CONFIG_ZS
Documentation on the Zilog 85C350 serial communications controller
@@ -2186,7 +2199,7 @@
Access). This option is for configuring high-end multiprocessor
server machines. If in doubt, say N.
-CPU type
+R41xx
CONFIG_CPU_VR41XX
The options selects support for the NEC VR41xx series of processors.
Only choose this option if you have one of these processors as a
@@ -2198,7 +2211,7 @@
Saying yes here allows you to select support for various features
your CPU may or may not have. Most people should say N here.
-ll/sc Instructions available
+ll and sc instructions available
CONFIG_CPU_HAS_LLSC
MIPS R4000 series and later provide the Load Linked (ll)
and Store Conditional (sc) instructions. More information is
@@ -2208,7 +2221,7 @@
for better performance, N if you don't know. You must say Y here
for multiprocessor machines.
-lld and scd instructions
+lld and scd instructions available
CONFIG_CPU_HAS_LLDSCD
Say Y here if your CPU has the lld and scd instructions, the 64-bit
equivalents of ll and sc. Say Y here for better performance, N if
@@ -2341,7 +2354,7 @@
If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read
<file:Documentation/modules.txt>. If unsure, say `N'.
-IRC Send/Chat support
+IRC Send/Chat protocol support
CONFIG_IP_NF_IRC
There is a commonly-used extension to IRC called
Direct Client-to-Client Protocol (DCC). This enables users to send
@@ -2425,7 +2438,7 @@
If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read
Documentation/modules.txt. If unsure, say `N'.
-length match support
+LENGTH match support
CONFIG_IP_NF_MATCH_LENGTH
This option allows you to match the length of a packet against a
specific value or range of values.
@@ -3314,7 +3327,7 @@
When in doubt, say Y.
-PCI Hotplug support
+Generic PCI hotplug support
CONFIG_HOTPLUG_PCI
Say Y here if you have a motherboard with a PCI Hotplug controller.
This allows you to add and remove PCI cards while the machine is
@@ -3328,7 +3341,7 @@
When in doubt, say N.
-PCI Compaq Hotplug controller
+Compaq PCI Hotplug driver
CONFIG_HOTPLUG_PCI_COMPAQ
Say Y here if you have a motherboard with a Compaq PCI Hotplug
controller.
@@ -3645,7 +3658,6 @@
don't understand what this means or are not a kernel hacker, just
leave it at its default value ELF.
-# Choice: kcore
Select a.out format for /proc/kcore
CONFIG_KCORE_AOUT
Not necessary unless you're using a very out-of-date binutils
@@ -3768,7 +3780,7 @@
The module will be called envctrl.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-# Choice: x86
+# Choice: x86type
Processor family
CONFIG_M386
This is the processor type of your CPU. This information is used for
@@ -4541,7 +4553,7 @@
This is the frame buffer device driver for the Hitachi HD64461 LCD
frame buffer card.
-SIS 630/540 display support
+SIS acceleration
CONFIG_FB_SIS
This is the frame buffer device driver for the SiS 630 and 640 Super
Socket 7 UMA cards. Specs available at <http://www.sis.com.tw/>.
@@ -4764,7 +4776,7 @@
If unsure, say Y.
-Parallel+serial PCI card support
+Parallel+serial PCI multi-IO card support
CONFIG_PARPORT_SERIAL
This adds support for multi-IO PCI cards that have parallel and
serial ports. You should say Y or M here. If you say M, the module
@@ -6398,6 +6410,13 @@
the performances of the driver, and the size of your syslog files!
Keep the debugging level to 0 during normal operations.
+PPP over ATM
+CONFIG_PPPOATM
+ Support PPP (Point to Point Protocol) encapsulated in ATM frames.
+ This implementation does not yet comply with section 8 of RFC2364,
+ which can lead to bad results idf the ATM peer loses state and
+ changes its encapsulation unilaterally.
+
Fusion MPT device support
CONFIG_FUSION
LSI Logic Fusion(TM) Message Passing Technology (MPT) device support
@@ -6784,7 +6803,7 @@
intended to replace the previous aic7xxx driver maintained by Doug
Ledford since Doug is no longer maintaining that driver.
-Adaptec I2O RAID controllers
+Adaptec I2O RAID support
CONFIG_SCSI_DPT_I2O
This driver supports all of Adaptec's I2O based RAID controllers as
well as the DPT SmartRaid V cards. This is an Adaptec maintained
@@ -7137,7 +7156,7 @@
Unless you have an NCR manufactured machine, the chances are that
you do not have this SCSI card, so say N.
-HP LASI SCSI support for 53c700
+HP LASI SCSI support for 53c700/710
CONFIG_SCSI_LASI700
This is a driver for the lasi baseboard in some parisc machines
which is based on the 53c700 chip. Will also support LASI subsystems
@@ -7849,7 +7868,7 @@
say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module
will be called megaraid.o.
-Intel/ICP (former GDT SCSI Disk Array) RAID Controller Support
+Intel/ICP (former GDT SCSI Disk Array) RAID Controller support
CONFIG_SCSI_GDTH
Formerly called GDT SCSI Disk Array Controller Support.
@@ -8139,7 +8158,7 @@
# say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module
# will be called aic5800.o.
#
-OHCI-1394 support
+OHCI-1394 (Open Host Controller Interface) support
CONFIG_IEEE1394_OHCI1394
Enable this driver if you have an IEEE 1394 controller based on the
OHCI-1394 specification. The current driver is only tested with OHCI
@@ -8701,6 +8720,19 @@
a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. If
unsure, say N.
+Asix AX88190 PCMCIA support
+CONFIG_PCMCIA_AXNET
+ Say Y here if you intend to attach an Asix AX88190-based PCMCIA
+ (PC-card) Fast Ethernet card to your computer. These cards are
+ nearly NE2000 compatible but need a separate driver due to a few
+ misfeatures.
+
+ 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 axnet_cs.o. If you want to compile it as
+ a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. If
+ unsure, say N.
+
New Media PCMCIA support
CONFIG_PCMCIA_NMCLAN
Say Y here if you intend to attach a New Media Ethernet or LiveWire
@@ -8756,7 +8788,7 @@
The module will be called ibmtr_cs.o. If you want to compile it as
a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-Xircom Tulip-like CardBus support
+Xircom Tulip-like CardBus support (old driver)
CONFIG_PCMCIA_XIRTULIP
This driver is for the Digital "Tulip" Ethernet CardBus adapters.
It should work with most DEC 21*4*-based chips/ethercards, as well
@@ -9027,7 +9059,7 @@
of the Cisco HDLC/PPP driver (syncppp.c).
The SyncLink WAN driver (in character devices) must also be enabled.
-FarSync T-Series support
+FarSync T-Series X.21 (and V.35/V.24) cards
CONFIG_FARSYNC
This driver supports the FarSync T-Series X.21 (and V.35/V.24) cards
from FarSite Communications Ltd.
@@ -9601,7 +9633,7 @@
Say N if unsure.
-SBNI Adapters Multiline feature
+SBNI multiple-line feature support
CONFIG_SBNI_MULTILINE
Schedule traffic for some parallel lines, via SBNI12 adapters.
If you have two computers connected with two parallel lines it's
@@ -10915,6 +10947,13 @@
If unsure, say N.
+Use PCI shared memory for NIC registers
+CONFIG_TULIP_MMIO
+ Use PCI shared memory for the NIC registers, rather than going through
+ the Tulip's PIO (programmed I/O ports). Faster, but could produce
+ obscure bugs if your mainboard has memory controller timing issues.
+ If in doubt, say N.
+
Digi Intl. RightSwitch SE-X support
CONFIG_DGRS
This is support for the Digi International RightSwitch series of
@@ -11903,7 +11942,7 @@
<linux-mtd@lists.infradead.org> if you want to help to make it more
reliable.
-Common Flash Interface (CFI) support
+Detect flash chips by Common Flash Interface (CFI) probe
CONFIG_MTD_CFI
The Common Flash Interface specification was developed by Intel,
AMD and other flash manufactures that provides a universal method
@@ -11960,7 +11999,7 @@
If your flash chips are interleaved in fours - i.e. you have four
flash chips addressed by each bus cycle, then say 'Y'.
-# Choice: mtd_swap_data
+# Choice: mtd_data_swap
Flash cmd/query data swapping
CONFIG_MTD_CFI_NOSWAP
This option defines the way in which the CPU attempts to arrange
@@ -12100,7 +12139,7 @@
PNC-2000 is the name of Network Camera product from PHOTRON
Ltd. in Japan. It uses CFI-compliant flash.
-Flash chip mapping on RPXlite PPC board
+Flash chip mapping on RPXlite or CLLF PPC board
CONFIG_MTD_RPXLITE
The RPXLite PowerPC board has CFI-compliant chips mapped in
a strange sparse mapping. This 'mapping' driver supports that
@@ -12176,26 +12215,26 @@
allow a window into the flash. Both CFI and JEDEC probes are
called.
-Physical start location of flash mapping
+Physical start location of flash chip mapping
CONFIG_MTD_CSTM_MIPS_IXX_START
This is the physical memory location that the MTD driver will
use for the flash chips on your particular target board.
Refer to the memory map which should hopefully be in the
documentation for your board.
-Physical length of flash mapping
+Physical length of flash chip mapping
CONFIG_MTD_CSTM_MIPS_IXX_LEN
This is the total length that the MTD driver will use for the
flash chips on your particular board. Refer to the memory
map which should hopefully be in the documentation for your
board.
-Physical bus width of flash mapping
+Physical bus width of flash mapping in bytes
CONFIG_MTD_CSTM_MIPS_IXX_BUSWIDTH
This is the total bus width of the mapping of the flash chips
on your particular board.
-Flash chip mapping on Mixcom piggyback card
+JEDEC Flash device mapped on Mixcom piggyback card
CONFIG_MTD_MIXMEM
This supports the paging arrangement for access to flash chips
on the MixCOM piggyback card, allowing the flash chip drivers
@@ -12204,14 +12243,14 @@
you probably want to enable this mapping driver. More info is at
<http://www.itc.hu/>.
-Flash chip mapping on Octagon 5066 SBC
+JEDEC Flash device mapped on Octagon 5066 SBC
CONFIG_MTD_OCTAGON
This provides a 'mapping' driver which supports the way in which
the flash chips are connected in the Octagon-5066 Single Board
Computer. More information on the board is available at
<http://www.octagonsystems.com/Products/5066/5066.html>.
-Flash chip mapping on Tempustech VMAX SBC301
+JEDEC Flash device mapped on Tempustech VMAX SBC301
CONFIG_MTD_VMAX
This provides a 'mapping' driver which supports the way in which
the flash chips are connected in the Tempustech VMAX SBC301 Single
@@ -12382,7 +12421,7 @@
allocating space from Linux's available memory. Otherwise, leave
this set to zero. Most people will want to leave this as zero.
-Flash chip mapping on the Flaga Digital Module
+CFI Flash device mapping on the Flaga Digital Module
CONFIG_MTD_CFI_FLAGADM
Mapping for the Flaga digital module. If you donīt have one, ignore
this setting.
@@ -12402,7 +12441,7 @@
the system regardless of media presence. Device nodes created
with this driver will return -ENODEV upon access.
-MTD Emulation using block device
+MTD emulation using block device
CONFIG_MTD_BLKMTD
This driver allows a block device to appear as an MTD. It would
generally be used in the following cases:
@@ -12455,7 +12494,7 @@
This enables access to the flash chips on the Hitachi SolutionEngine and
similar boards. Say 'Y' if you are building a kernel for such a board.
-Flash chip mapping on TQM8xxL PPC board
+CFI Flash device mapped on TQM8XXL PPC board
CONFIG_MTD_TQM8XXL
The TQM8xxL PowerPC board has up to two banks of CFI-compliant
chips, currently uses AMD one. This 'mapping' driver supports
@@ -12531,7 +12570,7 @@
If you have an APC UPS, say Y; otherwise say N.
-USB long timeout
+USB long timeout for slow-responding devices (some MGE Ellipse UPSes)
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
@@ -12852,17 +12891,6 @@
The module will be called ir-usb.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-USB IR Dongle Serial Driver
-CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_IR
- Say Y here if you want to enable simple serial support for USB IrDA
- devices. This is useful if you do not want to use the full IrDA
- stack.
-
- This code 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 ir-usb.o. If you want to compile it as a
- module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-
USB Belkin and Paracom Single Port Serial Driver
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_BELKIN
Say Y here if you want to use a Belkin USB Serial single port
@@ -13112,7 +13140,7 @@
The module will be called ov511.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-USB Communication Class Ethernet driver
+USB Communication Class Ethernet device support
CONFIG_USB_CDCETHER
This driver supports devices conforming to the Communication Device
Class Ethernet Control Model. This is used in some cable modems.
@@ -13181,7 +13209,7 @@
The module will be called pegasus.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-USB KLSI KL5USB101-based Ethernet device support '
+USB KLSI KL5USB101-based Ethernet device support
CONFIG_USB_KAWETH
Say Y here if you want to use one of the following 10Mbps only
USB Ethernet adapters based on the KLSI KL5KUSB101B chipset:
@@ -13279,7 +13307,7 @@
Say Y here in order to have the USB Mass Storage code generate
verbose debugging messages.
-ISD-200 USB/ATA driver
+ISD-200 USB/ATA Bridge support
CONFIG_USB_STORAGE_ISD200
Say Y here if you want to use USB Mass Store devices based
on the In-Systems Design ISD-200 USB/ATA bridge.
@@ -13399,7 +13427,7 @@
reader, details at <http://www.microtechint.com/zio/index.html>.
This driver treats the flash card as a removable storage device.
-Sandisk SDDR-09 SmartMedia reader support
+SanDisk SDDR-09 (and other SmartMedia) support
CONFIG_USB_STORAGE_SDDR09
Say Y here to include additional code to support the Sandisk SDDR-09
SmartMedia reader in the USB Mass Storage driver.
@@ -13682,7 +13710,7 @@
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
+HP53xx 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.
@@ -13721,7 +13749,7 @@
Reiserfs support
CONFIG_REISERFS_FS
Stores not just filenames but the files themselves in a balanced
- tree. Uses journaling.
+ tree. Uses journalling.
Balanced trees are more efficient than traditional file system
architectural foundations.
@@ -13810,13 +13838,13 @@
be compiled as a module, and so this could be dangerous. Most
everyone wants to say Y here.
-Ext3 journaling file system support (EXPERIMENTAL)
+Ext3 journalling file system support (EXPERIMENTAL)
CONFIG_EXT3_FS
- This is the journaling version of the Second extended file system
+ This is the journalling version of the Second extended file system
(often called ext3), the de facto standard Linux file system
(method to organize files on a storage device) for hard disks.
- The journaling code included in this driver means you do not have
+ The journalling code included in this driver means you do not have
to run e2fsck (file system checker) on your file systems after a
crash. The journal keeps track of any changes that were being made
at the time the system crashed, and can ensure that your file system
@@ -13844,7 +13872,7 @@
Journal Block Device support (JBD for ext3) (EXPERIMENTAL)
CONFIG_JBD
- This is a generic journaling layer for block devices. It is
+ This is a generic journalling layer for block devices. It is
currently used by the ext3 file system, but it could also be used to
add journal support to other file systems or block devices such as
RAID or LVM.
@@ -14541,7 +14569,7 @@
Journalling Flash File System (JFFS) support
CONFIG_JFFS_FS
- JFFS is the Journaling Flash File System developed by Axis
+ JFFS is the Journalling Flash File System developed by Axis
Communications in Sweden, aimed at providing a crash/powerdown-safe
file system for disk-less embedded devices. Further information is
available at (<http://developer.axis.com/software/jffs/>).
@@ -14663,7 +14691,7 @@
Say Y here if you would like to use hard disks under Linux which
were partitioned on a Macintosh.
-Windows' Logical Disk Manager (Dynamic Disk) support (EXPERIMENTAL)
+Windows Logical Disk Manager (Dynamic Disk) support (EXPERIMENTAL)
CONFIG_LDM_PARTITION
Say Y here if you would like to use hard disks under Linux which
were partitioned using Windows 2000's or XP's Logical Disk Manager.
@@ -14683,7 +14711,7 @@
If unsure, say N.
-Windows' LDM extra logging
+Windows LDM extra logging
CONFIG_LDM_DEBUG
Say Y here if you would like LDM to log verbosely. This could be
helpful if the driver doesn't work as expected and you'd like to
@@ -14915,7 +14943,7 @@
whenever you want), say M here and read
<file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be called coda.o.
-InterMezzo file system support (experimental, replicating fs)
+InterMezzo file system support (replicating fs)
CONFIG_INTERMEZZO_FS
InterMezzo is a networked file system with disconnected operation
and kernel level write back caching. It is most often used for
@@ -15495,6 +15523,7 @@
Enable Ethernet support via the Motorola MPC8xx serial
commmunications controller.
+# Choice: scc_ethernet
Ethernet on SCC1
CONFIG_SCC1_ENET
Use MPC8xx serial communications controller 1 to drive Ethernet
@@ -16271,7 +16300,7 @@
<file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
The module will be called i2c-dev.o.
-I2C /proc support
+I2C /proc interface (required for hardware sensors)
CONFIG_I2C_PROC
This provides support for i2c device entries in the /proc filesystem.
The entries will be found in /proc/sys/dev/sensors.
@@ -17400,23 +17429,24 @@
Say Y if you intend to run this kernel on a Toshiba portable.
Say N otherwise.
-Dell Inspiron 8000 support
+Dell laptop support
CONFIG_I8K
This adds a driver to safely access the System Management Mode
- of the CPU on the Dell Inspiron 8000. The System Management Mode
- is used to read cpu temperature and cooling fan status and to
- control the fans on the I8K portables.
-
- This driver has been tested only on the Inspiron 8000 but it may
- also work with other Dell laptops. You can force loading on other
- models by passing the parameter `force=1' to the module. Use at
- your own risk.
+ of the CPU on the Dell Inspiron and Latitude laptops. The System
+ Management Mode is used to read cpu temperature, cooling fan
+ status and Fn-keys status on Dell laptops. It can also be used
+ to switch the fans on and off.
+
+ The driver has been developed and tested on an Inspiron 8000
+ but it should work on any Dell Inspiron or Latitude laptop.
+ You can force loading on unsupported models by passing the
+ parameter `force=1' to the module. Use at your own risk.
+
+ For more information on this driver and for utilities that make
+ use of the module see the I8K Linux Utilities web site at:
+ <http://www.debian.org/~dz/i8k/>.
- For information on utilities to make use of this driver see the
- I8K Linux utilities web site at:
- <http://www.debian.org/~dz/i8k/>
-
- Say Y if you intend to run this kernel on a Dell Inspiron 8000.
+ Say Y if you intend to run this kernel on a Dell laptop.
Say N otherwise.
/dev/cpu/microcode - Intel IA32 CPU microcode support
@@ -18541,7 +18571,7 @@
Userspace tools to create new patches and load/unload them can be
found at <http://opensource.creative.com/dist.html>.
-Creative EMU10K1 MIDI
+Creative SBLive! (EMU10K1) MIDI
CONFIG_MIDI_EMU10K1
Say Y if you want to be able to use the OSS /dev/sequencer
interface. This code is still experimental.
@@ -18794,20 +18824,21 @@
website at <http://www.realitydiluted.com/projects/nino/index.html>
will have more information.
-Model-500/510
-CONFIG_NINO_16MB
- Say Y here to build a kernel specifically for Nino 500/501 color
- Palm PCs from Philips (INCOMPLETE).
+# Choice: nino_model
+CONFIG_NINO_4MB
+ Say Y here to build a kernel specifically for Nino Palm PCs with
+ 4MB of memory. These include models 300/301/302/319.
Model-200/210/312/320/325/350/390
CONFIG_NINO_8MB
Say Y here to build a kernel specifically for Nino Palm PCs with
8MB of memory. These include models 200/210/312/320/325/350/390.
+Model-500/510
+CONFIG_NINO_16MB
+ Say Y here to build a kernel specifically for Nino 500/501 color
+ Palm PCs from Philips (INCOMPLETE).
Model-300/301/302/319
-CONFIG_NINO_4MB
- Say Y here to build a kernel specifically for Nino Palm PCs with
- 4MB of memory. These include models 300/301/302/319.
Low-level debugging
CONFIG_LL_DEBUG
@@ -19253,7 +19284,7 @@
This enables the PCMCIA client driver for the Sedlbauer Speed Star
and Speed Star II cards.
-ST5481 USB ISDN adapter
+ST5481 USB ISDN modem
CONFIG_HISAX_ST5481
This enables the driver for ST5481 based USB ISDN adapters,
e.g. the BeWan Gazel 128 USB
@@ -20375,7 +20406,7 @@
If in doubt, say N.
-# Choice: Machine type
+# Choice: ppc4xxtype
Oak
CONFIG_OAK
Select Oak if you have an IBM 403GCX "Oak" Evaluation Board.
@@ -20420,13 +20451,14 @@
If in doubt, say N here.
-MPC8xx IDE support
+MPC8xx direct IDE support on PCMCIA port
CONFIG_BLK_DEV_MPC8xx_IDE
This option provides support for IDE on Motorola MPC8xx Systems.
Please see 'Type of MPC8xx IDE interface' for details.
If unsure, say N.
+# Choice: mpc8xxtype
Type of MPC8xx IDE interface
CONFIG_IDE_8xx_PCCARD
Select how the IDE devices are connected to the MPC8xx system:
@@ -20501,7 +20533,7 @@
More information is available at:
<http://linux-apus.sourceforge.net/>.
-AltiVec Kernel Support
+AltiVec kernel support
CONFIG_ALTIVEC
This option enables kernel support for the Altivec extensions to the
PowerPC processor. The kernel currently supports saving and restoring
@@ -21246,7 +21278,7 @@
Guillemot MAXI Radio FM 2000 Radio Card
CONFIG_RADIO_MAXIRADIO
Choose Y here if you have this radio card. This card may also be
- found as Gemtek PCI FM.
+ found as GemTek PCI FM.
In order to control your radio card, you will need to use programs
that are compatible with the Video For Linux API. Information on
@@ -21277,10 +21309,10 @@
CONFIG_RADIO_GEMTEK_PORT
Enter either 0x20c, 0x30c, 0x24c or 0x34c here. The card default is
0x34c, if you haven't changed the jumper setting on the card. On
- Sound Vision 16 Gold PnP with FM Radio (ESS1869+FM Gemtek), the I/O
+ Sound Vision 16 Gold PnP with FM Radio (ESS1869+FM GemTek), the I/O
port is 0x28c.
-Gemtek PCI Radio
+GemTek PCI Radio Card support
CONFIG_RADIO_GEMTEK_PCI
Choose Y here if you have this PCI FM radio card.
@@ -21358,7 +21390,7 @@
whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-BT878 Audio DMA
+BT878 audio DMA
CONFIG_SOUND_BT878
Audio DMA support for bt878 based grabber boards. As you might have
already noticed, bt878 is listed with two functions in /proc/pci.
@@ -21437,7 +21469,7 @@
as a module (c-qcam.o).
Read <file:Documentation/video4linux/CQcam.txt> for more information.
-Winbond W9966CF Webcam Video For Linux
+W9966 Webcam (FlyCam Supra and others) Video For Linux
CONFIG_VIDEO_W9966
Video4linux driver for Winbond's w9966 based Webcams.
Currently tested with the LifeView FlyCam Supra.
@@ -21445,8 +21477,8 @@
otherwise say N.
This driver is also available as a module (w9966.o).
- Check out <file:Documentation/video4linux/w9966.txt> for more
- information.
+ Check out <file:drivers/media/video4linux/w9966.txt> and
+ <file:drivers/media/video/w9966.c> for more information.
CPiA Video For Linux
CONFIG_VIDEO_CPIA
@@ -21485,7 +21517,7 @@
it as a module, say M here and read
<file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
-Sony Vaio Picturebook Motion Eye Video for Linux
+Sony Vaio Picturebook Motion Eye Video For Linux
CONFIG_VIDEO_MEYE
This is the video4linux driver for the Motion Eye camera found
in the Vaio Picturebook laptops. Please read the material in
@@ -21548,7 +21580,7 @@
attached to another IBM mainframe operation system (OS/390,
VM/ESA, VSE/ESA).
-ECKD devices
+Support for ECKD hard disks
CONFIG_DASD_ECKD
ECKD devices are the most commonly used devices. you should enable
this option unless you are very sure to have no ECKD device.
@@ -21557,7 +21589,7 @@
CONFIG_DASD_CKD
CKD devices are currently unsupported.
-FBA devices
+Support for FBA hard disks
CONFIG_DASD_FBA
FBA devices are currently unsupported.
@@ -21920,6 +21952,38 @@
<http://www.visuaide.com/pagevictor.en.html> for information on
this system.
+# Choice: cerf_ram
+Cerf on-board RAM size
+CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_8MB
+ Declare the size of the CerfBoard's on-board RAM.
+ Alternatives are 8, 16, 32, and 64MB.
+
+16MB
+CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_16MB
+ Declare that the CerfBoard has 16MB RAM.
+
+32MB
+CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_32MB
+ Declare that the CerfBoard has 32MB RAM.
+
+64MB
+CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_64MB
+ Declare that the CerfBoard has 64MB RAM.
+
+# Choice: cerf_flash
+Cerf flash memory size
+CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_FLASH_8MB
+ Tell the Cerf kernel the size of on-board memory. The choices
+ are 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB.
+
+16MB
+CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_FLASH_16MB
+ Configure the Cerf kernel to expect 16MB of flash memory.
+
+32MB
+CONFIG_SA1100_CERF_FLASH_32MB
+ Configure the Cerf kernel to expect 32MB of flash memory.
+
Support ARM610 processor
CONFIG_CPU_ARM610
The ARM610 is the successor to the ARM3 processor
@@ -22418,7 +22482,7 @@
<file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be called
nsc-ircc.o.
-National Semiconductor DP83820 series driver
+National Semiconductor DP83820 support
CONFIG_NS83820
This is a driver for the National Semiconductor DP83820 series
of gigabit ethernet MACs. Cards using this chipset include
@@ -22442,7 +22506,7 @@
here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be
called smc-ircc.o.
-ALi M5123 FIR Controller Driver
+ALi M5123 FIR controller driver
CONFIG_ALI_FIR
Say Y here if you want to build support for the ALi M5123 FIR
Controller. The ALi M5123 FIR Controller is embedded in ALi M1543C,
@@ -22453,7 +22517,7 @@
<file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be called
ali-ircc.o.
-VLSI 82C147 PCI-IrDA Controller Driver
+VLSI 82C147 PCI-IrDA SIR/MIR/FIR Controller driver
CONFIG_VLSI_FIR
Say Y here if you want to build support for the VLSI 82C147
PCI-IrDA Controller. This controller is used by the HP OmniBook 800
@@ -22664,6 +22728,7 @@
CONFIG_ETRAX_FLASH_BUSWIDTH
Width in bytes of the Flash bus (1, 2 or 4). Is usually 2.
+# Choice: crisleds
LED configuration on PA
CONFIG_ETRAX_PA_LEDS
The Etrax network driver is responsible for flashing LED's when
@@ -23148,6 +23213,7 @@
CONFIG_ETRAX_I2C_EEPROM_8KB
Use a 8kB EEPROM.
+# Choice: etrax_eeprom
Etrax100 I2C EEPROM (NVRAM) size/probe
CONFIG_ETRAX_I2C_EEPROM_PROBE
Specifies size or auto probe of the EEPROM size.
@@ -23195,7 +23261,7 @@
CONFIG_ETRAX_IDE_CSPE1_16_RESET
Configures the pin used to reset the IDE bus.
-Etrax 100 ATA/IDE support
+Delay for drives to regain consciousness
CONFIG_ETRAX_IDE_DELAY
Sets the time to wait for disks to regain consciousness after reset.
@@ -23203,6 +23269,7 @@
CONFIG_ETRAX_IDE_G27_RESET
Configures the pin used to reset the IDE bus.
+# Choice: ide_reset
IDE reset on PB Bit 7
CONFIG_ETRAX_IDE_PB7_RESET
Configures the pin used to reset the IDE bus.
@@ -23554,7 +23621,7 @@
allocation as well as poisoning memory on free to catch use of freed
memory.
-Memory mapped I/O debug support
+Memory mapped I/O debugging
CONFIG_DEBUG_IOVIRT
Say Y here to get warned whenever an attempt is made to do I/O on
obviously invalid addresses such as those generated when ioremap()
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