[hsflinux] Various queries regarding hsf drivers

[Tony Earnshaw]

søn, 2002-12-15 kl. 19:31 skrev Jayant Roplekar:

> 1. With my custom compiled linux kernel 2.4.20-rc1 and latest hsf
> drivers I get connections using  kppp which  die by atmost t=7 or 8
> min. The shuttle ak31a motherboard has a ac97 soundcard but I have not
> compiled drivers associated with the card.  I have also tried with the
> onboard card disabled from bios, that did not correct the problem.  
> Some of more details are in my earlier post. Is  there any suggestion
> which is found to help at this point to resolve this problem? Is there
> any information we should try to collect to narrow down the reasons
> for this problem?

No idea.

> 2. Is it necessary to have acpi compiled in to get sustained
> connections? I don't have acpi compiled in my kernel. I really do not
> see the connection, may be somebody could explain.

As far as I know, if your bios supports ACPI, it's most definitely
necessary to incorporate ACPI into the kernel. If not, according to Marc
(what he's written earlier) APM. Why not try it?

Best,

Tony

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