Support for MacroSystem Development's WarpEngine Amiga SCSI-2 controller.
Info at <http://www.lysator.liu.se/amiga/ar/guide/ar310.guide?FEATURE5>.
+Builtin PowerMac IDE support
+CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE_PMAC
+ This driver provides support for the built-in IDE controller on most
+ of the recent Apple Power Macintoshes and PowerBooks.
+ If unsure, say Y.
+
PowerMac IDE DMA support
CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDEDMA_PMAC
This option allows the driver for the built-in IDE controller on
If you want to use your SGI's built-in serial ports under Linux,
answer Y.
+SGI Newport Graphics support
+CONFIG_SGI_NEWPORT_GFX
+ If you have an SGI machine and you want to compile the graphics
+ drivers, say Y here. This will include the code for the
+ /dev/graphics and /dev/gfx drivers into the kernel for supporting
+ virtualized access to your graphics hardware.
+
+SGI Newport Console support
+CONFIG_SGI_NEWPORT_CONSOLE
+ Say Y here if you want the console on the Newport aka XL graphics
+ card of your Indy. Most people say Y here.
+
+SGI DS1286 RTC support
+CONFIG_SGI_DS1286
+ If you say Y here and create a character special file /dev/rtc with
+ major number 10 and minor number 135 using mknod ("man mknod"), you
+ will get access to the real time clock built into your computer.
+ Every SGI has such a clock built in. It reports status information
+ via the file /proc/rtc and its behaviour is set by various ioctls on
+ /dev/rtc.
+
SGI graphics support
CONFIG_SGI_GRAPHICS
If you have an SGI machine and you want to compile the graphics
The module will be called solaris.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+SUN SME environment monitoring
+CONFIG_ENVCTRL
+ Kernel support for temperature and fan monitoring on Sun SME machines.
+
+ 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 envctrl.o. If you want to compile it as a
+ module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
Processor family
CONFIG_M386
This is the processor type of your CPU. This information is used for
a i486).
Here are the settings recommended for greatest speed:
- - "386" for the AMD/Cyrix/Intel 386DX/DXL/SL/SLC/SX, Cyrix/TI
- 486DLC/DLC2 and UMC 486SX-S. Only "386" kernels will run on a 386
- class machine.
- - "486" for the AMD/Cyrix/IBM/Intel DX4 or 486DX/DX2/SL/SX/SX2,
- AMD/Cyrix 5x86, NexGen Nx586 and UMC U5D or U5S.
- - "586" for generic Pentium CPUs, possibly lacking the TSC
- (time stamp counter) register.
- - "Pentium" for the Intel Pentium/Pentium MMX, AMD K5, K6 and
- K6-3D, as well as the Cyrix/VIA CyrixIII
- - "PPro" for the Cyrix/IBM/National Semiconductor 6x86MX, MII and
- Intel Pentium II/Pentium Pro.
+
+ "386" Select this for the AMD/Cyrix/Intel 386DX/DXL/SL/SLC/SX,
+ Cyrix/TI, 486DLC/DLC2 and UMC 486SX-S. Only "386" kernels
+ will run on a 386 class machine.
+
+ "486/Cx486" Select this for a x486 processor, ether Intel or one
+ of the compatible processors from AMD, Cyrix, IBM, or Intel.
+ Includes DX, DX2, and DX4 variants.
+ Also SL/SLC/SLC2/SLC3/SX/SX2, NexGen Nx586 and UMC U5D or U5S.
+
+ "586/K5/5x86/6x86" Select this for an x586 or x686 processor such
+ as the AMD K5, the Intel 5x86 or 6x86, or the Intel 6x86MX.
+ This choice does not assume the RDTSC (time stamp counter)
+ instruction.
+
+ "Pentium/K6/TSC/CyrixIII" Select this for a Pentium Classic,
+ Pentium MMX, AMD K5, K5 and K6-3D, as well as the Cyrix/VIA,
+ CyrixIII with the RDTSC (Read Time Stamp Counter) instruction.
+
+ "PPro/6X86MX" Select this for the Cyrix/IBM/National Semiconductor
+ 6x86MX/MII and Intel Pentium II/Pentium Pro.
If you don't know what to do, choose "386".
+486
+CONFIG_M486
+ Select this for a x486 processor, ether Intel or one of the compatible
+ processors from AMD, Cyrix, IBM, or Intel. Includes DX, DX2, and DX4
+ variants; also SL/SLC/SLC2/SLC3/SX/SX2 and UMC U5D or U5S.
+
+586/K5/5x86/6x86/6x86MX
+CONFIG_M586
+ Select this for an x586 or x686 processor such as the AMD K5, the Intel
+ 5x86 or 6x86, or the Intel 6x86MX. This choice does not assume the
+ RDTSC instruction.
+
+Pentium Classic
+CONFIG_M586TSC
+ Select this for a Pentium Classic processor with the RDTSC (Read Time Stamp
+ Counter) instruction for benchmarking.
+
VGA text console
CONFIG_VGA_CONSOLE
Saying Y here will allow you to use Linux in text mode through a
This is the frame buffer device driver for the Acorn VIDC graphics
chipset.
+Permedia2 support
+CONFIG_FB_PM2
+ This is the frame buffer device driver for the Permedia2 AGP frame buffer
+ card from ASK, aka `Graphic Blaster Exxtreme'. There is a product page
+ at <http://www.ask.com.hk/product/Permedia%202/permedia2.htm>.
+
+Enable FIFO disconnect feature
+CONFIG_FB_PM2_FIFO_DISCONNECT
+ Support the Permedia2 FIFOI disconnect feature (see CONFIG_FB_PM2).
+
+Generic Permedia2 PCI board support
+CONFIG_FB_PM2_PCI
+ Say Y to enable support for Permedia2 AGP frame buffer card from 3Dlabs
+ (aka `Graphic Blaster Exxtreme') on the PCI bus.
+
+Phase5 CVisionPPC/BVisionPPC support
+CONFIG_FB_PM2_CVPPC
+ Say Y to enable support for the Amiga Phase 5 CVisionPPC BVisionPPC
+ framebuffer cards. Phase 5 is no longer with us, alas.
+
Apollo frame buffer device
CONFIG_FB_APOLLO
This is the frame buffer device driver for the monochrome graphics
kernel. Please note that this driver DOES NOT support the
Cybervision 64 3D card, as they use incompatible video chips.
+CyberPro 20x0 support
+CONFIG_FB_CYBER2000
+ This enables support for the Integraphics CyberPro 20x0 and 5000
+ VGA chips used in the Rebel.com Netwinder and other machines.
+ Say Y if you have a NetWinder or a graphics card containing this
+ device, otherwise say N.
+
Amiga CyberVision3D support (EXPERIMENTAL)
CONFIG_FB_VIRGE
This enables support for the Cybervision 64/3D graphics card from
This is the frame buffer device driver for the builtin graphics
chipset found in Ataris.
+Amiga FrameMaster II/Rainbow II support
+CONFIG_FB_FM2
+ This is the frame buffer device driver for the Amiga FrameMaster
+ card from BSC (exhibited 1992 but not shipped as a CBM product).
+
Open Firmware frame buffer device support
CONFIG_FB_OF
Say Y if you want support with Open Firmware for your graphics
You will get a boot time penguin logo at no additional cost. Please
read Documentation/fb/vesafb.txt. If unsure, say Y.
+VGA 16-color planar support
+CONFIG_FBCON_VGA_PLANES
+ This low level frame buffer console driver enable the kernel to use
+ the 16-color planar modes of the old VGA cards where the bits of
+ each pixel are separated into 4 planes.
+
+ Only answer Y here if you have a (very old) VGA card that isn't VESA
+ 2 compatible.
+
VGA 16-color graphics console
CONFIG_FB_VGA16
This is the frame buffer device driver for VGA 16 color graphic
cards. Say Y if you have such a card.
+Select other compiled-in fonts
+CONFIG_FBCON_FONTS
+ Say Y here if you would like to use fonts other than the default
+ your frame buffer console usually use.
+
+ Note that the answer to this question won't directly affect the
+ kernel: saying N will just cause the configurator to skip all
+ the questions about foreign fonts.
+
+ If unsure, say N (the default choices are safe).
+
+VGA 8x16 font
+CONFIG_FONT_8x16
+ This is the "high resolution" font for the VGA frame buffer (the one
+ provided by the VGA text console 80x25 mode.
+
+ If unsure, say Y.
+
+Support only 8 pixels wide fonts
+CONFIG_FBCON_FONTWIDTH8_ONLY
+ Answer Y here will make the kernel provide only the 8x8 fonts (these
+ are the less readable).
+
+ If unsure, say N.
+
+Sparc console 8x16 font
+CONFIG_FONT_SUN8x16
+ This is the high resolution console font for Sun machines. Say Y.
+
+Sparc console 12x22 font (not supported by all drivers)
+CONFIG_FONT_SUN12x22
+ This is the high resolution console font for Sun machines with very
+ big letters (like the letters used in the SPARC PROM). If the
+ standard font is unreadable for you, say Y, otherwise say N.
+
+VGA 8x8 font
+CONFIG_FONT_8x8
+ This is the "high resolution" font for the VGA frame buffer (the one
+ provided by the text console 80x50 (and higher) modes).
+
+ Note that this is a poor quality font. The VGA 8x16 font is quite a
+ lot more readable.
+
+ Given the resolution provided by the frame buffer device, answer N
+ here is safe.
+
+Mac console 6x11 font (not supported by all drivers)
+CONFIG_FONT_6x11
+ Small console font with Macintosh-style high-half glyphs. Some Mac
+ framebuffer drivers don't support this one at all.
+
+Pearl (old m68k) console 8x8 font
+CONFIG_FONT_PEARL_8x8
+ Small console font with PC-style control-character and high-half glyphs.
+
+Acorn console 8x8 font
+CONFIG_FONT_ACORN_8x8
+ Small console font with PC-style control characters and high-half glyphs.
+
Backward compatibility mode for Xpmac
CONFIG_FB_COMPAT_XPMAC
If you use the Xpmac X server (common with mklinux), you'll need to
CONFIG_FB_CGTHREE
This is the frame buffer device driver for the CGthree frame buffer.
+CGfourteen (SX) support
+CONFIG_FB_CGFOURTEEN
+ This is the frame buffer device driver for the CGfourteen frame buffer
+ on Desktop SPARCsystems with the SX graphics option.
+
+Leo (ZX) support
+CONFIG_FB_LEO
+ This is the frame buffer device driver for the SBUS-based Sun ZX (leo)
+ frame buffer cards.
+
+IGA 168x display support
+CONFIG_FB_IGA
+ This is the framebuffer device for the INTERGRAPHICS 1680 and
+ successor frame buffer cards.
+
TCX (SS4/SS5 only) support
CONFIG_FB_TCX
This is the frame buffer device driver for the TCX 24/8bit frame
buffer.
+IMS Twin Turbo display support
+CONFIG_FB_IMSTT
+ The IMS Twin Turbo is a PCI-based frame buffer card bundled with many
+ Macintosh and compatible computers.
+
Virtual Frame Buffer support (ONLY FOR TESTING!)
CONFIG_FB_VIRTUAL
This is a `virtual' frame buffer device. It operates on a chunk of
working properly; please read Documentation/networking/z8530drv.txt
for details. If unsure, say N.
-#support for TRX that feedback the tx signal to rx
-#CONFIG_SCC_TRXECHO
-###
-### Don't know what's going on here.
-###
-#
+Support for TRX that feedback the tx signal to rx
+CONFIG_SCC_TRXECHO
+ Some transmitters feed the transmitted signal back to the receive line.
+ Say Y here to foil this by explicitly disabling the receiver during
+ data transmission. If in doubt, say Y.
+
YAM driver for AX.25
CONFIG_YAM
Support for the YAM modem on serial port. If you want to compile this
there should be no noticeable performance impact as long as you have
logging turned off.
+SGI WD93C93 SCSI Driver
+CONFIG_SCSI_SGIWD93
+ Say Y here to support the on-board WD93C93 SCSI controller found (a) on
+ the Indigo2 and other MIPS-based SGI machines, and (b) on ARCS ARM-based
+ machines.
+
+DEC NCR53C94 SCSI Driver
+CONFIG_SCSI_DECNCR
+ Say Y here to support the NCR53C94 SCSI controller chips on IOASIC
+ based TURBOchannel DECstations and TURBOchannel PMAZ-A cards.
+
AdvanSys SCSI support
CONFIG_SCSI_ADVANSYS
This is a driver for all SCSI host adapters manufactured by
Optic ports, each of which can be connected to a disk array. Only
the SBus incarnation of the adapter is supported at the moment.
+Sun SOC+ (aka SOCAL)
+CONFIG_FC4_SOCAL
+ Serial Optical Channel Plus is an interface card with up to two
+ Fibre Optic ports. This card supports FC Arbitrated Loop (usually
+ A5000 or internal FC disks in E[3-6]000 machines through the
+ Interface Board). You'll probably need the microcode from the
+ Solaris driver to make it work.
+
+ This support is also available as a module called socal.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
SparcSTORAGE Array 100 and 200 series
CONFIG_SCSI_PLUTO
If you never bought a disk array made by Sun, go with N.
+Sun Enterprise Network Array (A5000 and EX500)
+CONFIG_SCSI_FCAL
+ This driver drives FC-AL disks connected through a Fibre Channel
+ card using the drivers/fc4 layer (currently only SOCAL). The most
+ common is either A5000 array or internal disks in E[3-6]000
+ machines.
+
+ This support is also available as a module called fcal.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. If unsure, say N.
+
AcornSCSI support
CONFIG_SCSI_ACORNSCSI_3
This enables support for the Acorn SCSI card (aka30). If you have an
In general, this improves performance; however some SCSI devices
don't implement it properly, so the safe answer is N.
+ARXE SCSI support
+CONFIG_SCSI_ARXESCSI
+ Around 1991, Arxe Systems Limited released a high density floppy
+ disc interface for the Acorn Archimedes range, to allow the use of
+ HD discs from the then new A5000 on earlier models. This interface
+ was either sold on its own or with an integral SCSI controller.
+ Technical details on this NCR53c94-based device are available at
+ <http://www.cryton.demon.co.uk/acornbits/scsi_arxe.html>
+ Say Y here to compile in support for the SCSI controller.
+
Oak SCSI support
CONFIG_SCSI_OAK1
This enables support for the Oak SCSI card. If you have an Acorn
time, you need to compile this driver as a module. Instead of
'dummy', the devices will then be called 'dummy0', 'dummy1' etc.
+Bonding driver support
+CONFIG_BONDING
+ Say 'Y' or 'M' if you wish to be able to 'bond' multiple Ethernet
+ Channels together. This is called 'Etherchannel' by Cisco,
+ 'Trunking' by Sun, and 'Bonding' in Linux.
+
+ If you have two Ethernet connections to some other computer, you can
+ make them behave like one double speed connection using this driver.
+ Naturally, this has to be supported at the other end as well, either
+ with a similar Bonding Linux driver, a Cisco 5500 switch or a
+ SunTrunking SunSoft driver.
+
+ This is similar to the EQL driver, but it merges Ethernet segments
+ instead of serial lines.
+
+ If you want to compile this as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+ say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be
+ called bonding.o.
+
SLIP (serial line) support
CONFIG_SLIP
Say Y if you intend to use SLIP or CSLIP (compressed SLIP) to
scheduled to be sent out over a network device be classified in some
way. If you say Y here, you will get a choice of several different
packet classifiers with the following questions.
-#
-# Routing tables based classifier
-# CONFIG_NET_CLS_ROUTE
-#
-# Firewall based classifier
-# CONFIG_NET_CLS_FW
-#
-# U32 classifier
-# CONFIG_NET_CLS_U32
-#
-# Special RSVP classifier
-# CONFIG_NET_CLS_RSVP
-#
-# Special RSVP classifier for IPv6
-# CONFIG_NET_CLS_RSVP6
-#
-# Ingres traffic policing
-# CONFIG_NET_CLS_POLICE
-###
-### Some expert please fill these in
-###
+
+Traffic policing (needed for in/egress)
+CONFIG_NET_CLS_POLICE
+ Say Y to support traffic policing (bandwidth limits). Needed for ingress
+ and egress rate limiting.
+
+Routing tables based classifier
+CONFIG_NET_CLS_ROUTE4
+ If you say Y here, you will be able to classify outgoing packets
+ according to the route table entry they matched. If unsure, say Y.
+
+ This code is also available as a module called cls_route.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
+Firewall based classifier
+CONFIG_NET_CLS_FW
+ If you say Y here, you will be able to classify outgoing packets
+ according to firewall criteria you specified.
+
+ This code is also available as a module called cls_fw.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
+U32 classifier
+CONFIG_NET_CLS_U32
+ If you say Y here, you will be able to classify outgoing packets
+ according to their destination address. If unsure, say Y.
+
+ This code is also available as a module called cls_u32.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>
+
+Special RSVP classifier
+CONFIG_NET_CLS_RSVP
+ The Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) permits end systems to
+ request a minimum and maximum data flow rate for a connection; this
+ is important for real time data such as streaming sound or video.
+
+ Say Y here if you want to be able to classify outgoing packets based
+ on their RSVP requests.
+
+ This code is also available as a module called cls_rsvp.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>
+
+Special RSVP classifier for IPv6
+CONFIG_NET_CLS_RSVP6
+ The Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) permits end systems to
+ request a minimum and maximum data flow rate for a connection; this
+ is important for real time data such as streaming sound or video.
+
+ Say Y here if you want to be able to classify outgoing packets based
+ on their RSVP requests and you are using the new Internet Protocol
+ IPv6 as opposed to the older and more common IPv4.
+
+ This code is also available as a module called cls_rsvp6.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>
Network code profiler
CONFIG_NET_PROFILE
The module will be called lmc.o. For general information about
modules read Documentation/modules.txt.
+Fibre Channel driver support
+CONFIG_NET_FC
+ Fibre Channel is a high speed serial protocol mainly used to connect
+ large storage devices to the computer; it is compatible with and
+ intended to replace SCSI.
+
+ If you intend to use Fibre Channel, you need to have a Fibre channel
+ adaptor card in your computer; say Y here and to the driver for your
+ adaptor below. You also should have said Y to "SCSI support" and
+ "SCSI generic support".
+
+Interphase 5526 Tachyon chipset based adaptor support
+CONFIG_IPHASE5526
+ Say Y here if you have a Fibre Channel adaptor of this kind.
+
+ The 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 iph5526.o. For general information about
+ modules read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
Red Creek Hardware VPN (EXPERIMENTAL)
CONFIG_RCPCI
This is a driver for hardware which provides a Virtual Private
say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. This is recommended.
The module will be called sk98lin.o.
+MyriCOM Gigabit Ethernet support
+CONFIG_MYRI_SBUS
+ This driver supports MyriCOM Sbus gigabit Ethernet cards.
+
+ If you want to compile this driver as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+ say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. This is recommended.
+ The module will be called myri_sbus.o.
+
AMD LANCE and PCnet (AT1500 and NE2100) support
CONFIG_LANCE
If you have a network (Ethernet) card of this type, say Y and read
Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt. The module will be called
3c509.o.
+3c515 ISA Fast EtherLink
+CONFIG_3C515
+ If you have a 3Com ISA EtherLink XL "Corkscrew" 3c515 Fast Ethernet
+ network card, say Y and read the Ethernet-HOWTO, available from
+ <http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto>.
+
+ If you want to compile this as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+ say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt> as well as
+ <file:Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt>. The module will be called
+ 3c515.o.
+
3c590 series (592/595/597) "Vortex" support
CONFIG_VORTEX
If you have a 3Com "Vortex" (Fast EtherLink 3c590/3c592/3c595/3c597)
Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt. The module will be called
eexpress.o.
+Packet Engines Hamachi GNIC-II support
+CONFIG_HAMACHI
+ If you have a Gigabit Ethernet card of this type, say Y and read
+ the Ethernet-HOWTO, available from
+ <http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto>.
+
+ If you want to compile this as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+ say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt> as well as
+ <file:Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt>. The module will be called
+ hamachi.o.
+
HP PCLAN+ (27247B and 27252A) support
CONFIG_HPLAN_PLUS
If you have a network (Ethernet) card of this type, say Y and read
module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt as well as
Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt.
+DEC LANCE Ethernet controller support
+CONFIG_DECLANCE
+ This driver is for the series of Ethernet controllers produced by
+ DEC (now Compaq) based on the AMD Lance chipset, including the
+ DEPCA series. (This chipset is better known via the NE2100 cards.)
+
SGI Seeq ethernet controller support
CONFIG_SGISEEQ
Say Y here if you have an Seeq based Ethernet network card. This is
the Linux-SNA WWW site for the latest information at
http://samba.anu.edu.au/linux-sna/documents/drivers/SysKonnect/
+Sun Happy Meal 10/100baseT support
+CONFIG_HAPPYMEAL
+ This driver supports the "hme" interface present on most Ultra
+ systems and as an option on older Sbus systems. This driver supports
+ both PCI and Sbus devices. This driver also supports the "qfe" quad
+ 100baseT device available in both PCI and Sbus configurations.
+
+ This support is also available as a module called sunhme.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
+Sun Lance support
+CONFIG_SUNLANCE
+ This driver supports the "le" interface present on all 32-bit Sparc
+ systems, on some older Ultra systems and as an Sbus option. These
+ cards are based on the AMD Lance chipset, which is better known
+ via the NE2100 cards.
+
+ This support is also available as a module called sunlance.o ( =
+ code which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
+Sun BigMAC 10/100baseT support
+CONFIG_SUNBMAC
+ This driver supports the "be" interface available as an Sbus option.
+ This is Sun's older 100baseT Ethernet device.
+
+ This support is also available as a module called sunbmac.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
+Sun QuadEthernet support
+CONFIG_SUNQE
+ This driver supports the "qe" 10baseT Ethernet device, available as
+ an Sbus option. Note that this is not the same as Quad FastEthernet
+ "qfe" which is supported by the Happy Meal driver instead.
+
+ This support is also available as a module called sunqe.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
Traffic Shaper (EXPERIMENTAL)
CONFIG_SHAPER
The traffic shaper is a virtual network device that allows you to
linux/include/linux/sbpcd.h before compiling the new kernel. Read
the file Documentation/cdrom/sbpcd.
+Matsushita/Panasonic, ... third CD-ROM controller support
+CONFIG_SBPCD3
+ Say Y here only if you have three CD-ROM controller cards of this type
+ (usually only if you have more than six drives). You should enter
+ the parameters for the second, third and fourth interface card into
+ include/linux/sbpcd.h before compiling the new kernel. Read
+ the file <file:Documentation/cdrom/sbpcd>.
+
+Matsushita/Panasonic, ... fourth CD-ROM controller support
+CONFIG_SBPCD4
+ Say Y here only if you have four CD-ROM controller cards of this type
+ (usually only if you have more than eight drives). You should enter
+ the parameters for the second, third and fourth interface card into
+ include/linux/sbpcd.h before compiling the new kernel. Read
+ the file <file:Documentation/cdrom/sbpcd>.
+
Aztech/Orchid/Okano/Wearnes/TXC/CyDROM CDROM support
CONFIG_AZTCD
This is your driver if you have an Aztech CDA268-01A, Orchid
The module will be called wacom.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+Use input layer for ADB devices
+CONFIG_INPUT_ADBHID
+ Say Y here if you want to have ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) HID devices
+ such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, or graphic tablets handled by the
+ input layer. If you say Y here, make sure to say Y to the
+ corresponding drivers "Keyboard support" (CONFIG_INPUT_KEYBDEV),
+ "Mouse Support" (CONFIG_INPUT_MOUSEDEV) and "Event interface support"
+ (CONFIG_INPUT_EVDEV) as well.
+
+ If you say N here, you still have the option of using the old ADB
+ keyboard and mouse drivers.
+
+ If unsure, say Y.
+
Logitech WingMan Force joystick support
CONFIG_USB_WMFORCE
Say Y here if you want to use the Logitech WingMan Force with Linux
The module will be called visor.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read 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
+ adaptor (F5U103 is one of the model numbers) or the Peracom single
+ port USB to serial adapter.
+
+ 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 belkin_sa.o. If you want to compile it as
+ a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
USB FTDI Single Port Serial Driver
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_FTDI_SIO
Say Y here if you want to use a FTDI SIO single port USB to serial
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA19W
Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-19W converter.
+USB Keyspan USA-49W Firmware
+CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA49W
+ Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-49W converter.
+
USB ZyXEL omni.net LCD Plus Driver
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_OMNINET
Say Y here if you want to use a ZyXEL omni.net LCD ISDN TA.
The module will be called empeg.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+USB MCT Single Port Serial Driver
+CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_MCT_U232
+ Say Y here if you want to use a USB Serial single port adapter from
+ Magic Control Technology Corp. (U232 is one of the model numbers).
+
+ This driver also works with Sitecom U232-P25 and D-Link DU-H3SP USB
+ BAY devices.
+
+ 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 mct_u232.o. If you want to compile it as
+ a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
+USB Edgeport Serial Driver
+CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_EDGEPORT
+ Say Y here if you want to use any of the following devices from
+ Inside Out Networks (Digi):
+ Edgeport/4
+ Rapidport/4
+ Edgeport/4t
+ Edgeport/2
+ Edgeport/4i
+ Edgeport/2i
+ Edgeport/421
+ Edgeport/21
+ Edgeport/8
+ Edgeport/8 Dual
+ Edgeport/2D8
+ Edgeport/4D8
+ Edgeport/8i
+ Edgeport/2 DIN
+ Edgeport/4 DIN
+ Edgeport/16 Dual
+
+ 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 io_edgeport.o. If you want to compile it
+ as a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
USB Serial Converter verbose debug
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_DEBUG
Say Y here if you want verbose debug messages from the USB Serial
If you don't know what all this is about, say N.
+Provide NFS over TCP server support DEVELOPER ONLY
+CONFIG_NFSD_TCP
+ If you are a developer and want to work on fixing problems with
+ NFS server over TCP support, say Y here. If unsure, say N.
+
+ Some problems can be found by looking for FIXME in net/sunrpc/svcsock.c
+
+Provide NFSv3 client support
+CONFIG_NFS_V3
+ Say Y here if you want your NFS client to be able to speak the newer
+ version 3 of the NFS protocol.
+
+ If unsure, say N.
+
Root file system on NFS
CONFIG_ROOT_NFS
If you want your Linux box to mount its whole root filesystem (the
Also it's possible to say M here and compile this driver as kernel
loadable module; the module will be called riscom8.o.
+Computone IntelliPort Plus serial support
+CONFIG_COMPUTONE
+ This driver supports the entire family of Intelliport II/Plus
+ controllers with the exception of the MicroChannel controllers and
+ products previous to the Intelliport II. These are multiport cards,
+ which give you many serial ports. You would need something like this
+ to connect more than two modems to your Linux box, for instance in
+ order to become a dial-in server. If you have a card like that, say
+ Y here and read <file:Documentation/computone.txt>.
+
+ If you want to compile this as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+ say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. You will get two
+ modules called ip2.o and ip2main.o.
+
Specialix IO8+ card support
CONFIG_SPECIALIX
This is a driver for the Specialix IO8+ multiport card (both the
and read Documentation/modules.txt. The module will be called esp.o.
If unsure, say N.
+Moxa Intellio support
+CONFIG_MOXA_INTELLIO
+ Say Y here if you have a Moxa Intellio multiport serial card.
+
+ This driver can also be built as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want).
+ The module will be called moxa.o. If you want to do that, say M
+ here.
+
+Moxa SmartIO support
+CONFIG_MOXA_SMARTIO
+ Say Y here if you have a Moxa SmartIO multiport serial card.
+
+ This driver can also be built as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want).
+ The module will be called mxser.o. If you want to do that, say M
+ here.
+
Multi-Tech multiport card support
CONFIG_ISI
This is a driver for the Multi-Tech cards which provide several
Please read Documentation/ftape.txt for a short description
how to control the amount of debugging output.
+Excessive
+CONFIG_FT_FULL_DEBUG
+ Extremely verbose output for driver debugging purposes.
+
+Reduced
+CONFIG_FT_NO_TRACE
+ Reduced tape driver debugging output.
+
+None
+CONFIG_FT_NO_TRACE_AT_ALL
+ Suppress all debugging output from the tape drive.
+
The floppy drive controller for ftape
CONFIG_FT_STD_FDC
Only change this setting if you have a special controller. If you
CONFIG_DRM_MGA
Choose M here if you have a Matrox g200/g400 AGP graphics card.
+Creator/Creator3D/Elite3D
+CONFIG_DRM_FFB
+ Choose this option if you have one of Sun's Creator3D-based graphics
+ and frame buffer cards. Product page at
+ <http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/Graphics/creator3d.html>.
+
MTRR control and configuration
CONFIG_MTRR
On Intel P6 family processors (Pentium Pro, Pentium II and later)
running kernel whenever you want), say M here and read
Documentation/modules.txt. The module will be called dtlk.o.
+Intel Random Number Generator support
+CONFIG_INTEL_RNG
+ This driver provides kernel-side support for the Random Number
+ Generator hardware found on Intel i8xx-based motherboards.
+
+ Both a character driver, used to read() entropy data, and a timer
+ function which automatically adds entropy directly into the
+ kernel pool, are exported by this driver.
+
+ To compile this driver as a module ( = code which can be inserted in
+ and removed from the running kernel whenever you want), say M here
+ and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be called
+ i810_rng.o.
+
+ If unsure, say N.
+
Advanced Power Management
CONFIG_APM
APM is a BIOS specification for saving power using several different
say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. The module will be
called wdt.o.
+WDT PCI Watchdog timer
+CONFIG_WDTPCI
+ If you have a PCI WDT500/501 watchdog board, say Y here,
+ otherwise N. It is not possible to probe for this board, which means
+ that you have to inform the kernel about the IO port and IRQ using
+ the "wdt=" kernel option (try "man bootparam" or see the
+ documentation of your boot loader (lilo or loadlin) about how to
+ pass options to the kernel at boot time).
+
+ If you want to compile this as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+ say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be
+ called wdt_pci.o.
+
WDT501 features
CONFIG_WDT_501
Saying Y here and creating a character special file /dev/temperature
module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. Most people
will say N.
+Advantech SBC Watchdog Timer
+CONFIG_ADVANTECH_WDT
+ If you are configuring a Linux kernel for the Advantech single-board
+ computer, say `Y' here to support its built-in watchdog timer feature.
+ See the help for CONFIG_WATCHDOG for discussion.
+
SBC-60XX Watchdog Timer
CONFIG_60XX_WDT
This driver can be used with the watchdog timer found on some
You can compile this driver directly into the kernel, or use
it as a module. The module will be called sbc60xxwdt.o.
+Mixcom Watchdog
+CONFIG_MIXCOMWD
+ This is a driver for the Mixcom hardware watchdog cards. This
+ watchdog simply watches your kernel to make sure it doesn't freeze,
+ and if it does, it reboots your computer after a certain amount of
+ time.
+
+ 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 is called mixcomwd.o. If you want to compile it as a
+ module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. Most people
+ will say N.
+
ZF MachZ Watchdog
CONFIG_MACHZ_WDT
If you are using a ZF Micro MachZ processor, say Y here, otherwise N.
some other card made by Media Vision or Logitech since they are not
PAS16 compatible.
+Enable PAS16 joystick port
+CONFIG_PAS_JOYSTICK
+ Say Y here to enable the Pro Audio Spectrum 16's auxiliary joystick
+ port.
+
100% Sound Blaster compatibles (SB16/32/64, ESS, Jazz16) support
CONFIG_SOUND_SB
Answer Y if you have an original Sound Blaster card made by Creative
You can say M here to compile this driver as a module; the module is
called sb.o.
-#Loopback MIDI device support
-#CONFIG_SOUND_VMIDI
-###
-### somebody please fill this in.
-###
-#
+Crystal Sound CS4281
+CONFIG_SOUND_CS4281
+ Picture and feature list at <http://www.pcbroker.com/crystal4281.html>.
+
+VIDC 16-bit sound
+CONFIG_SOUND_VIDC
+ 16-bit support for the VIDC onboard sound hardware found on Acorn machines.
+
+Loopback MIDI device support
+CONFIG_SOUND_VMIDI
+
+Yamaha YMF7xx PCI audio (native mode)
+CONFIG_SOUND_YMFPCI
+ Support for Yamaha cards including the YMF711, YMF715, YMF718, YMF719,
+ YMF724, Waveforce 192XG, and Waveforce 192 Digital.
+
+Yamaha PCI legacy ports support
+CONFIG_SOUND_YMFPCI_LEGACY
+ Support for YMF7xx PCI cards emulating an MP401.
+
Gravis Ultrasound support
CONFIG_SOUND_GUS
Say Y here for any type of Gravis Ultrasound card, including
See Documentation/sound/MultiSound for important information about
this driver.
+MSND Classic I/O
+CONFIG_MSNDCLAS_IO
+ I/O port address for the MultiSound Classic and related cards.
+
+MSND Classic IRQ
+CONFIG_MSNDCLAS_IRQ
+ Interrupt Request line for the MultiSound Classic and related cards.
+
+MSND Classic memory address
+CONFIG_MSNDCLAS_MEM
+ Memory-mapped I/O base address for the MultiSound Classic and related cards.
+
Full pathname of MSNDINIT.BIN firmware file
CONFIG_MSNDCLAS_INIT_FILE
The MultiSound cards have two firmware files which are required for
See Documentation/sound/MultiSound for important information about
this driver.
+MSND Pinnacle IDE I/O 0
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_IDE_IO0
+ CD-ROM drive 0 memory-mapped I/O base address for the MultiSound Pinnacle
+ and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle IDE I/O 1
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_IDE_IO1
+ CD-ROM drive 1 memory-mapped I/O base address for the MultiSound Pinnacle
+ and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle IDE IRQ
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_IDE_IRQ
+ Interrupt request number for the IDE CD-ROM interface on the
+ MultiSound Pinnacle and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle I/O
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_IO
+ Memory-mapped I/O base address for the primary synthesizer on
+ MultiSound Pinnacle and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle MPU I/O
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_MPU_IO
+ Memory-mapped I/O base address for the Kurzweil daughterboard
+ synthesizer on MultiSound Pinnacle and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle MPU IRQ
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_MPU_IRQ
+ Iinterrupt request number for the Kurzweil daughterboard
+ synthesizer on MultiSound Pinnacle and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle IRQ
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_IRQ
+ Interrupt request line for the primary synthesizer on MultiSound
+ Pinnacle and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle joystick I/O
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_JOYSTICK_IO
+ Memory-mapped I/O base address for the joystick port on MultiSound Pinnacle
+ and Fiji sound cards.
+
+MSND Pinnacle memory
+CONFIG_MSNDPIN_MEM
+ Memory-mapped I/O base address for the primary synthesizer on
+ MultiSound Pinnacle and Fiji sound cards.
+
Full pathname of PNDSPINI.BIN firmware file
CONFIG_MSNDPIN_INIT_FILE
The MultiSound cards have two firmware files which are required for
DSP 16 card. Enter: 0 for Sony, 1 for Panasonic, 2 for IDE, 4 for no
CDROM present.
+SC-6600 CD-ROM Interface I/O Address
+CONFIG_SC6600_CDROMBASE
+ Base I/O port address for the CD-ROM interface of the Audio Excel
+ DSP 16 card.
+
+C-Media PCI (CMI8338/8378)
+CONFIG_SOUND_CMPCI
+ Say Y or M if you have a PCI sound card using the CMI8338
+ or the CMI8378 chip.set. Data on this chip is available at
+ <http://www.cmedia.com.tw/doc8338.htm>.
+
Audio Excel DSP 16 (MPU401 emulation)
CONFIG_AEDSP16_MPU401
Answer Y if you want your audio card to emulate the MPU-401 midi
This enables Van Jacobson header compression for synchronous PPP.
Say Y if the other end of the connection supports it.
+Support BSD compression
+CONFIG_ISDN_PPP_BSDCOMP
+ Support for the BSD-Compress compression method for PPP, which uses
+ the LZW compression method to compress each PPP packet before it is
+ sent over the wire. The machine at the other end of the PPP link
+ (usually your ISP) has to support the BSD-Compress compression
+ method as well for this to be useful. Even if they don't support it,
+ it is safe to say Y here.
+
Support audio via ISDN
CONFIG_ISDN_AUDIO
If you say Y here, the modem-emulator will support a subset of the
Interface), a standard making it easy for programs to access ISDN
hardware, see http://www.capi.org/
+CAPI2.0 /dev/capi20 support
+CONFIG_ISDN_CAPI_CAPI20
+ This option will provide the CAPI 2.0 interface to userspace
+ applications via /dev/capi20. Applications should use the standardized
+ libcapi20 to access this functionality. You should say Y/M here.
+
CAPI2.0 Middleware support
CONFIG_ISDN_CAPI_MIDDLEWARE
This option enables CAPI2.0 Middleware support
CONFIG_ISDN_CAPIFS
This option enables CAPI CAPI2.0 filesystem support
+CAPI2.0 capidrv interface support
+CONFIG_ISDN_CAPI_CAPIDRV
+ This option provides the glue code to hook up CAPI driven cards to
+ the legacy isdn4linux link layer. If you have a card which is supported
+ by a CAPI driver, but still want to use old features like ippp
+ interfaces or ttyI emulation, say Y/M here.
+
AVM B1 ISA support
CONFIG_ISDN_DRV_AVMB1_B1ISA
Enable support for the ISA version of the AVM B1 card.
WWW, you need to have access to a machine on the Internet that has a
program like lynx or netscape) or mail to hackers@cafe.anu.edu.au
+Hypercope HYSDN cards (Champ, Ergo, Metro) support (module)
+CONFIG_HYSDN
+ Say Y here if you have one of Hypercope's active PCI ISDN cards
+ Champ, Ergo and Metro. You will then get a module called hysdn.o.
+ Please read the file <file:Documentation/isdn/README.hysdn> for more
+ information.
+
+HYSDN CAPI 2.0 support
+CONFIG_HYSDN_CAPI
+ Say Y here if you like to use Hypercope's CAPI 2.0 interface
+
Support for Sun4 architecture
CONFIG_SUN4
Say Y here if, and only if, your machine is a Sun4. Note that
This is the driver for the Sun ESP SCSI host adapter. The ESP
chipset is present in most SPARC-based computers.
+PTI Qlogic, ISP Driver
+CONFIG_SCSI_QLOGICPTI
+ This driver supports SBUS SCSI controllers from PTI or QLogic. These
+ controllers are known under Solaris as qpti and in the openprom as
+ PTI,ptisp or QLGC,isp. Note that PCI QLogic SCSI controllers are
+ driven by a different driver.
+
+ This support is also available as a module called qlogicpti.o ( =
+ code which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
+Sun PROM console
+CONFIG_PROM_CONSOLE
+ Say Y to build a console driver for Sun machines that uses the terminal
+ emulation built into their console PROMS.
+
SPARC /dev/openprom compatibility driver
CONFIG_SUN_OPENPROMIO
This driver provides user programs with an interface to the SPARC
inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
say M and read Documentation/modules.txt. If unsure, say Y.
+Openprom tree appears in /proc/openprom
+CONFIG_SUN_OPENPROMFS
+ If you say Y, the OpenPROM device tree will be available as a
+ virtual file system, which you can mount to /proc/openprom by "mount
+ -t openpromfs none /proc/openprom".
+
+ If you want to compile the /proc/openprom support as a module ( =
+ code which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want), say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+ The module will be called openpromfs.o. If unsure, say M.
+
+Kernel support for Linux/Sparc 32bit binary compatibility
+CONFIG_SPARC32_COMPAT
+ This allows you to run 32-bit binaries on your Ultra.
+ Everybody wants this; say Y.
+
+Kernel support for 32-bit ELF binaries
+CONFIG_BINFMT_ELF32
+ This allows you to run 32-bit Linux/ELF binaries on your Ultra.
+ Everybody wants this; say Y.
+
+Kernel support for 32-bit (ie. SunOS) a.out binaries
+CONFIG_BINFMT_AOUT32
+ This allows you to run 32-bit a.out format binaries on your Ultra.
+ If you want to run SunOS binaries (see SunOS binary emulation below)
+ or other a.out binaries, say Y. If unsure, say N.
+
+SunOS binary emulation
+CONFIG_SUNOS_EMUL
+ This allows you to run most SunOS binaries. If you want to do this,
+ say Y here and place appropriate files in /usr/gnemul/sunos. See
+ <http://www.ultralinux.org/faq.html>for more information. If you want
+ to run SunOS binaries on an Ultra you must also say Y to "Kernel
+ support for 32-bit a.out binaries" above.
+
Mostek real time clock support
CONFIG_SUN_MOSTEK_RTC
The Mostek RTC chip is used on all knows Sun computers except
Say Y here unless you are building a special purpose kernel.
-#
-#Siemens SAB82532 serial support
-#CONFIG_SAB82532
-###
-### Please someone fill these in.
-###
+OBP Flash Device support
+CONFIG_OBP_FLASH
+ The OpenBoot PROM on Ultra systems is flashable. If you want to be
+ able to upgrade the OBP firmware, say Y here.
+
+Siemens SAB82532 serial support
+CONFIG_SAB82532
+ This driver supports the serial ports on newer (PCI) Ultra systems.
+ Say Y if you want to be able to use your serial ports.
+
+Videopix Frame Grabber
+CONFIG_SUN_VIDEOPIX
+ Say Y here to support the Videopix Frame Grabber from Sun
+ Microsystems, commonly found on SPARCstations. This card, which is
+ based on the Phillips SAA9051, can handle NTSC and PAL/SECAM and
+ SVIDEO signals.
+
+Sun bidirectional parallel port support
+CONFIG_SUN_BPP
+ Say Y here to support Sun's obsolete variant of IEEE1284
+ bidirectional parallel port protocol as /dev/bppX. Can be built on
+ x86 machines.
+
+Aurora Multiboard 1600se
+CONFIG_SUN_AURORA
+ The Aurora Multiboard is a multi-port high-speed serial controller.
+ If you have one of these, say Y.
+
+Audio support
+CONFIG_SPARCAUDIO
+ This driver provides support for the build-in sound devices on most
+ Sun machines. If you want to be able to use this, select this option
+ and one or more of the lowlevel drivers below. See
+ <http://www.dementia.org/~shadow/sparcaudio.html>for more
+ information.
+
+AMD7930 Lowlevel Driver
+CONFIG_SPARCAUDIO_AMD7930
+ This driver supports the AMD 7930 chip found on sun4c, 4/6xx, and
+ SparcClassic systems.
+
+CS4231 Lowlevel Driver
+CONFIG_SPARCAUDIO_CS4231
+ This driver supports the Crystal Semiconductor CS4231 chip found on
+ the SS4, SS5, and Ultras.
+
+DBRI Lowlevel Driver
+CONFIG_SPARCAUDIO_DBRI
+ This driver supports the DBRI audio interface found on the SS10,
+ SS20, Sparcbook 3, and Voyager systems.
+
+Dummy Lowlevel Driver
+CONFIG_SPARCAUDIO_DUMMY
+ This is a pseudo-driver used for debugging and testing the
+ sparcaudio subsystem. Say N unless you want to work on this
+ subsystem.
+
+/proc/hardware support
+CONFIG_PROC_HARDWARE
+ Say Y here to support the /proc/hardware file, which gives you
+ access to information about the machine you're running on,
+ including the model, CPU, MMU, clock speed, BogoMIPS rating,
+ and memory size.
#
# m68k-specific kernel options
you plan to use this kernel on an Amiga, say Y here and browse the
material available in Documentation/m68k; otherwise say N.
+A4000T SCSI support
+CONFIG_A4000T_SCSI
+ Support for the NCR53C710 SCSI controller on the Amiga 4000T.
+
+A4091 SCSI support
+CONFIG_A4091_SCSI
+ Support for the NCR53C710 chip on the Amiga 4091 Z3 SCSI2 controller
+ (1993). Very obscure -- the 4091 was part of an Amiga 4000 upgrade plan
+ at the time the Amiga business was sold to DKB.
+
Atari support
CONFIG_ATARI
This option enables support for the 68000-based Atari series of
If you plan to try to use the kernel on such a machine say Y here.
Everybody else says N.
+Q40/Q60 support
+CONFIG_Q40
+ The Q40 is a Motorola 68040-based successor to the Sinclair QL
+ manufactured in Germany. There is an official Q40 home page at
+ <http://www.q40.de/>. This option enables support for the Q40 and Q60.
+ Select your CPU below. For 68LC060 don't forget to enable FPU emulation.
+
+Sun 3 support
+CONFIG_SUN3
+ This option enables support for the Sun 3 series of workstations.
+ Currently, only the Sun 3/80 is supported within the Sun 3x family.
+ You will also want to enable 68030 support. General Linux
+ information on the Sun 3x series (now discontinued) is at
+ <http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/tech68k/sun3.html>.
+
+ If you don't want to compile a kernel for a Sun 3, say N.
+
+Sun 3X support
+CONFIG_SUN3X
+ This option enables support for the Sun 3x series of workstations.
+ Be warned that this support is very experimental. You will also want
+ to say Y to 68020 support and N to the other processors below.
+ General Linux information on the Sun 3x series (now discontinued)
+ is at <http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/tech68k/sun3.html>.
+
+ If you don't want to compile a kernel for a Sun 3x, say N.
+
+Sun3x builtin serial support
+CONFIG_SUN3X_ZS
+ ZS refers to a type of asynchronous serial port built in to the Sun3
+ and Sun3x workstations; if you have a Sun 3, you probably have
+ these. Say 'Y' to support ZS ports directly. This option must be
+ enabled in order to support the
+ keyboard and mouse ports.
+
+Sun keyboard support
+CONFIG_SUN_KEYBOARD
+ Say Y here to support the keyboard found on Sun 3 and 3x workstations.
+ It can also be used support Sun Type-5 keyboards through an adaptor.
+ See <http://www.suse.cz/development/input/adapters.html> and
+ <http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxconsole/> for details on the
+ latter.
+
68020 support
CONFIG_M68020
If you anticipate running this kernel on a computer with a MC68020
it here. The emulator will then only calculate with a 64 bit
mantissa and round slightly incorrect.
+Advanced configuration options
+CONFIG_ADVANCED
+ This gives you access to some advanced options for the CPU. The
+ defaults should be fine for most users, but these options may make
+ it possible for you to improve performance somewhat if you know what
+ you are doing.
+
+ Note that the answer to this question won't directly affect the
+ kernel: saying N will just cause the configurator to skip all
+ the questions about these options.
+
+ Most users should say N to this question.
+
+Use one physical chunk of memory only
+CONFIG_SINGLE_MEMORY_CHUNK
+ Ignore all but the first contiguous chunk of physical memory for VM
+ purposes. This will save a few bytes kernel size and may speed up
+ some operations. Say N if not sure.
+
Advanced processor options
CONFIG_ADVANCED_CPU
This gives you access to some advanced options for the CPU. The
Include support in the kernel for pcmcia on Amiga 1200 and Amiga 600.
If you intend to use pcmcia cards say Y; otherwise say N.
+Hisoft Whippet PCMCIA serial support
+CONFIG_WHIPPET_SERIAL
+ HiSoft has a web page at <http://www.hisoft.co.uk/>, but there
+ is no listing for the Whippet in their Amiga section.
+
Amiga GSP (TMS340x0) support
CONFIG_AMIGA_GSP
Include support for Amiga graphics cards that use the Texas
sound). The probability that such allocations at module load time
fail is drastically reduced.
+ST-RAM statistics in /proc
+CONFIG_STRAM_PROC
+ Say Y here to report ST-RAM usage statistics in /proc/stram. See the
+ help for CONFIG_STRAM_SWAP for discussion of ST-RAM and its uses.
+
Atari ACSI support
CONFIG_ATARI_ACSI
This enables support for the Atari ACSI interface. The driver
If you have the Phase5 Fastlane Z3 SCSI controller, or plan to use
one in the near future, say Y to this question. Otherwise, say N.
+BSC Oktagon SCSI support
+CONFIG_OKTAGON_SCSI
+ If you have the BSC Oktagon SCSI disk controller for the Amiga, say Y to
+ this question. If you're in doubt about whether you have one, see the
+ picture at <http://amiga.multigraph.com/photos/oktagon.html>.
+
Atari native SCSI support
CONFIG_ATARI_SCSI
If you have an Atari with built-in NCR5380 SCSI controller (TT,
use a Toshiba CD-ROM drive; otherwise, the option is not needed and
would impact performance a bit, so say N.
+Reset SCSI-devices at boottime
+CONFIG_ATARI_SCSI_RESET_BOOT
+ Reset the devices on your Atari whenever it boots. This makes the boot
+ process fractionally longer but may assist recovery from errors that
+ leave the devices with SCSI operations partway completed.
+
Hades SCSI DMA emulator (EXPERIMENTAL)
CONFIG_TT_DMA_EMUL
This option enables code which emulates the TT SCSI DMA chip on the
want). The module is called hydra.o. If you want to compile it as a
module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+Sun3x ESP SCSI driver
+CONFIG_SUN3X_ESP
+ The ESP was an on-board SCSI controller used on Sun 3/80
+ machines. Say Y here to compile in support for it.
+
Pcmcia NE2000 compatible support
CONFIG_APNE
If you have a pcmcia ne2000 compatible adapter, say Y. Otherwise,
LC475/476 models. It is also found in the DuoDock Plus and DuoDock
II, as well as many NuBus, LC-PDS, and comm-slot cards.
+Macintosh NS8390 based Ethernet support
+CONFIG_MAC8390
+ If you want to include a driver to support Nubus or LC-PDS
+ Ethernet cards using an NS8390 chipset or its equivalent, say Y
+ and read the Ethernet-HOWTO, available from
+ <http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto>.
+
+Macintosh CS89x0 based Ethernet support
+CONFIG_MAC89x0
+ Support for CS89x0 chipset based Ethernet cards. If you have a Nubus
+ or LC-PDS network (Ethernet) card of this type, say Y and read the
+ Ethernet-HOWTO, available from <http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto>.
+
+ If you want to compile this as a module ( = code which can be
+ inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+ say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt> as well as
+ <file:Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt>. This module will be
+ called mac89x0.o.
+
Macintosh (AV) onboard MACE ethernet
CONFIG_MACMACE
Say Y here if you have a Centris 660AV, a Quadra 660AV, or a Quadra
If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read
Documentation/modules.txt.
+Support for early boot text console
+CONFIG_BOOTX_TEXT
+ Say Y here to see progress messages from the boot firmware in text mode.
+ Requires either BootX or Open Firmware.
+
Amiga builtin serial support
CONFIG_AMIGA_BUILTIN_SERIAL
If you want to use your Amiga's built-in serial port in Linux,
If you want to use a GVP IO-Extender serial card in Linux, say Y.
Otherwise, say N.
+GVP IO-Extender parallel printer support
+CONFIG_GVPIOEXT_LP
+ Say Y to enable driving a printer from the parallel port on your
+ GVP IO-Extender card, N otherwise
+
+GVP IO-Extender PLIP support
+CONFIG_GVPIOEXT_PLIP
+ Say Y to enable doing IP over the parallel port on your GVP IO-Extender
+ card, N otherwise
+
Multiface Card III serial support
CONFIG_MULTIFACE_III_TTY
If you want to use a Multiface III card's serial port in Linux,
only supports one type or the other. However, there is very early
work on support for CHRP, PReP and PowerMac's from a single binary.
+# Choice: ppc6xxtype
+Machine Type
+CONFIG_ALL_PPC
+ Linux currently supports several different kinds of PowerPC-based
+ machines: Apple Power Macintoshes and clones (such as the Motorola
+ Starmax series), PReP (PowerPC Reference Platform) machines such as
+ the Motorola PowerStack, CHRP (Common Hardware Reference Platform),
+ the embedded MBX boards from Motorola and many others. Currently,
+ the default option is to build a kernel which works on the first
+ three. Support for other machines is currently incomplete.
+
+ Select PowerMac/PReP/MTX/CHRP if configuring for any of the above.
+
+ Select Gemini if configuring for a Synergy Microsystems' Gemini series
+ Single Board Computer.
+ More information is available at:
+ <http://www.synergymicro.com/PressRel/97_10_15.html>
+
+ Select APUS if configuring for a PowerUP Amiga.
+ More information is available at:
+ <http://linux-apus.sourceforge.net>
+
+Gemini
+CONFIG_GEMINI
+ Select Gemini if configuring for a Synergy Microsystems' Gemini series
+ Single Board Computer.
+ More information is available at:
+ <http://www.synergymicro.com/PressRel/97_10_15.html>
+
+Apus
+CONFIG_APUS
+ Select APUS if configuring for a PowerUP Amiga.
+ More information is available at:
+ <http://linux-apus.sourceforge.net>
+
+Power management support for PowerBooks
+CONFIG_PMAC_PBOOK
+ This provides support for putting a PowerBook to sleep; it also
+ enables media bay support. Power management works on the
+ PB2400/3400/3500, Wallstreet, Lombard, and Bronze PowerBook G3. You
+ must get the power management daemon, pmud, to make it work and you
+ must have the /dev/pmu device (see the pmud README).
+
+ Get pmud from <ftp://ftp.samba.org/pub/ppclinux/pmud/>.
+
+ If you have a PowerBook, you should say Y.
+
+ You may also want to compile the dma sound driver as a module and
+ have it autoloaded. The act of removing the module shuts down the
+ sound hardware for more power savings.
+
+MBX
+CONFIG_MBX
+ MBX is a line of Motorola single-board computer based around the MPC821
+ and MPC860 processors, and intended for embedded-controller applications.
+ Say Y here to support these boards directly.
+
+AltiVec support
+CONFIG_ALTIVEC
+ Say Y here to compile in support for Motorola AltiVec boards. The
+ AltiVec board is baced on the MPC7400 embedded version of the PowerPC
+ and adds a SIMD vector-processing unit. Product information at
+ <http://www.motorola.com/SPS/PowerPC/AltiVec/>.
+
+ADB raw keycode support
+CONFIG_MAC_ADBKEYCODES
+ This provides support for sending raw ADB keycodes to console
+ devices. This is the default up to 2.4.0, but in future this may be
+ phased out in favor of generic Linux keycodes. If you say Y here, you
+ can dynamically switch via the
+ /proc/sys/dev/mac_hid/keyboard_sends_linux_keycodes
+ sysctl and with the "keyboard_sends_linux_keycodes=" kernel argument.
+
+ If unsure, say Y here.
+
+Mouse button 2+3 emulation support
+CONFIG_MAC_EMUMOUSEBTN
+ This provides generic support for emulating the 2nd and 3rd mouse
+ button with keypresses. If you say Y here, the emulation is still
+ disabled by default. The emulation is controlled by these sysctl entries:
+ /proc/sys/dev/mac_hid/mouse_button_emulation
+ /proc/sys/dev/mac_hid/mouse_button2_keycode
+ /proc/sys/dev/mac_hid/mouse_button3_keycode
+
+Enhanced Real Time Clock Support (/dev/rtc)
+CONFIG_PPC_RTC
+ If you say Y here and create a character special file /dev/rtc with
+ major number 10 and minor number 135 using mknod ("man mknod"), you
+ will get access to the real time clock (or hardware clock) built
+ into your computer.
+
+ If unsure, say Y here.
+
Support for Open Firmware device tree in /proc
CONFIG_PROC_DEVICETREE
This option adds a device-tree directory under /proc which contains
whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+Symbios 53c885 (Synergy Ethernet) support
+CONFIG_NCR885E
+ This is and Ethernet driver for the dual-function NCR 53C885
+ SCSI/Ethernet controller.
+
+ This driver is also available as a module called ncr885e.o ( = code
+ which can be inserted in and removed from the running kernel
+ whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
Video For Linux
CONFIG_VIDEO_DEV
Support for audio/video capture and overlay devices and FM radio
whenever you want). If you want to compile it as a module, say M
here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+SGI Vino Video For Linux
+CONFIG_VIDEO_VINO
+ Say Y here to build in support for the Vino video input system found on
+ SGI Indy machines.
+
+Zoran ZR36057/36060 Video For Linux
+CONFIG_VIDEO_ZORAN
+ Say Y here to include support for video cards based on the the Zoran
+ ZR36057/36060 encoder/decoder chip (including the Iomega Buz and the
+ Miro DC10 and DC30 video capture cards).
+
+Include support for Iomega Buz
+CONFIG_VIDEO_BUZ
+ Say Y here to include support for the Iomega Buz video card. There is
+ a Buz/Linux homepage at <http://www.lysator.liu.se/~gz/buz/>.
+
SAA5249 Teletext processor
CONFIG_VIDEO_SAA5249
Support for I2C bus based teletext using the SAA5249 chip. At the
#
# ARM options
#
+# Choice: armtype
+A5000
+CONFIG_ARCH_A5K
+ Say Y here to to support the Acorn A5000. Linux can support the internal
+ IDE disk and CD-ROM interface, serial and parallel port, and the floppy
+ drive. Note that on some A5000s the floppy is plugged into the wrong
+ socket on the motherboard.
+
+EBSA-110
+CONFIG_ARCH_EBSA110
+ This is an evaluation board for the StrongARM processor available
+ from Digital. It has limited hardware on-board, including an onboard
+ Ethernet interface, two PCMCIA sockets, two serial ports and a
+ parallel port.
+
+RiscPC
+CONFIG_ARCH_RPC
+ On the Acorn Risc-PC, Linux can support the internal IDE disk and
+ CD-ROM interface, serial and parallel port, and the floppy drive.
+
+2MB physical memory
+CONFIG_PAGESIZE_16
+ Say Y here if your Archimedes or A5000 system has only 2MB of
+ memory, otherwise say N. The resulting kernel will not run on a
+ machine with 4MB of memory.
+
CPU Optimization
CONFIG_CPU_ARM2
This selects the processor type of your CPU. This is only used to
CONFIG_ARCH_NETWINDER
Say Y here if you intend to run this kernel on the NetWinder.
+Support StrongARM SA-110 processor
+CONFIG_CPU_SA110
+ The Intel StrongARM(R) SA-110 is a 32-bit microprocessor and
+ is available at five speeds ranging from 100 MHz to 233 MHz.
+ More information is available at
+ <http://developer.intel.com/design/strong/sa110.htm>
+
+ Say Y if you want support for the SA-110 processor.
+ Otherwise, say N.
+
Math emulation
CONFIG_NWFPE
Say Y to include the NWFPE floating point emulator in the kernel. This
footprint of the running kernel but it can increase the amount of
time and disk space needed for compilation. If in doubt say N.
+Kernel low-level debugging functions
+CONFIG_DEBUG_LL
+ Say Y here to include definitions of printascii, printchar, printhex
+ in the kernel. This is helpful if you are debugging code that
+ executes before the console is initialized.
+
+Kernel low-level debugging messages via footbridge serial port
+CONFIG_DEBUG_DC21285_PORT
+ Say Y here if you want the low-level print routines to direct their
+ output to the serial port in the DC21285 (Footbridge). Saying N
+ will cause the debug messages to appear on the first 16550
+ serial port.
+
+Include kgdb kernel debugger
+CONFIG_KGDB
+ Include in-kernel hooks for kgdb, the Linux kernel source level debugger.
+ This project has a web page at <http://kgdb.sourceforge.net/>.
+
+Include xmon kernel debugger
+CONFIG_XMON
+ Include in-kernel hooks for the xmon kernel monitor/debugger supported
+ by the PPC port.
+
Split initialisation functions into discardable section
CONFIG_TEXT_SECTIONS
Normally code that is only used during initialisation is collected
it as a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. The
module will be called
+Ultra (connectionless) protocol
+CONFIG_IRDA_ULTRA
+ Say Y here to support the connectionless Ultra IRDA protocol, also
+ called IrOBEX.
+
IrDA protocol options
CONFIG_IRDA_OPTIONS
Say Y here if you want to configure any of the following IrDA options.
read Documentation/modules.txt. This chipset is used by the Toshiba
Libretto 100CT, and many more laptops.
+SMC IrCC
+CONFIG_SMC_IRCC_FIR
+ Say Y here if you want to build support for the SMC Infrared
+ Communications Controller. It is used in the Fujitsu Lifebook 635t
+ and Sony PCG-505TX. If you want to compile it as a module, say M
+ here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The module will be called
+ smc-ircc.o.
+
+Serial dongle support
+CONFIG_DONGLE
+ Say Y here if you have an infrared device that connects to your
+ computer's serial port. These devices are called dongles. Then say Y
+ or M to the driver for your particular dongle below.
+
+ Note that the answer to this question won't directly affect the
+ kernel: saying N will just cause the configurator to skip all
+ the questions about serial dongles.
+
ESI JetEye PC Dongle
CONFIG_ESI_DONGLE
Say Y here if you want to build support for the Extended Systems
by IrTTY. To activate support for Parallax dongles you will have to
start irattach like this "irattach -d litelink".
-Old Belking dongle
-CONFIG_OLD_BELKING_DONGLE
+Old Belkin dongle
+CONFIG_OLD_BELKIN_DONGLE
Say Y here if you want to build support for the old Belkin SmartBeam
dongle. If you want to compile it as a module, say M here and read
Documentation/modules.txt. The Belkin SmartBeam dongle (F5F500) come
MVME166, MVME167, MVME172, and MVME177. BVME4000 and BVME6000
boards from BVM Ltd are also supported.
+MVME147 support
+CONFIG_MVME147
+ Say Y to include support for early Motorola VME boards. This will
+ build a kernel which can run on MVME147 single-board computers. If
+ you select this option you will have to select the appropriate
+ drivers for SCSI, Ethernet and serial ports later on.
+
MVME162, 166 and 167 support
CONFIG_MVME16x
Say Y to include support for Motorola VME boards. This will build a
is hardwired on. The 53c710 SCSI driver is known to suffer from
this problem.
+WD33C93 SCSI driver for MVME147
+CONFIG_MVME147_SCSI
+ Support for the on-board SCSI controller on the Motorola MVME147
+ single-board computer.
+
+SCC support for MVME147 serial ports
+CONFIG_MVME147_SCC
+ This is the driver for the serial ports on the Motorola MVME147
+ boards. Everyone using one of these boards should say Y here.
+
+MVME147 (Lance) Ethernet support
+CONFIG_MVME147_NET
+ Support for the on-board Ethernet interface on the Motorola MVME147
+ single-board computer. Say Y here to include the
+ driver for this chip in your kernel. If you want to compile it as
+ a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
+
NCR53C710 SCSI driver for MVME16x
CONFIG_MVME16x_SCSI
The Motorola MVME162, 166, 167, 172 and 177 boards use the NCR53C710
mainframes of the S/390 generation. You should have installed the
s390-compiler released by IBM (based on gcc-2.95.1) before.
+Merge some code into the kernel to make the image IPLable
+CONFIG_IPL
+ If you want to use the produced kernel to IPL directly from a
+ device, you have to merge a bootsector specific to the device
+ into the first bytes of the kernel. You will have to select the
+ IPL device.
+
Merge some code into the kernel to make the image IPLable
CONFIG_IPLABLE
If you want to use the produced kernel to IPL directly from a
CONFIG_DASD_FBA
FBA devices are e.g. the Vitual disk in storage under VM/ESA and others.
+Support for 3215 line mode terminal
+CONFIG_3215
+ Include support for IBM 3215 line-mode terminals. Can't be used
+ if 3270 console support is chosen.
+
+Support for console on 3215 line mode terminal
+CONFIG_3215_CONSOLE
+ Include support for using an IBM 3215 line-mode terminal as the Linux
+ system console. Can't be used if 3270 console support is chosen.
+
+Support for HWC line mode terminal
+CONFIG_HWC
+ Include support for IBM HWC line-mode terminals.
+
+Console on HWC line mode terminal
+CONFIG_HWC_CONSOLE
+ Include support for using an IBM HWC line-mode terminal as the Linux
+ system console.
+
+CTC device support
+CONFIG_CTC
+ Select this option if you want to use channel-to-channel networking
+ on IBM S/390 or zSeries. This device driver supports real CTC
+ coupling using ESCON. It also supports virtual CTCs when running
+ under VM. It will use the channel device configuration if this is
+ available. This option is also available as a module which will be
+ called ctc.o. If you do not know what it is, it's safe to say "Y".
+
+XPRAM disk support
+CONFIG_BLK_DEV_XPRAM
+ Select this option if you want to use your expanded storage on S/390
+ or zSeries as a disk. This is useful as a _fast_ swap device if you
+ want to access more than 2G of memory when running in 31 bit mode.
+ This option is also available as a module which will be called
+ xpram.o. If unsure, say "N".
+
+Fast IRQ handling
+CONFIG_FAST_IRQ
+ Select this option in order to get the interrupts processed faster
+ on your S/390 or zSeries machine. If selected, after an interrupt
+ is processed, the channel subsystem will be asked for other pending
+ interrupts which will also be processed before leaving the interrupt
+ context. This speeds up the I/O a lot. Say "Y".
+
+IUCV device support (VM only)
+CONFIG_IUCV
+ Select this option if you want to use inter-user communication
+ vehicle networking under VM or VIF. This option is also available
+ as a module which will be called iucv.o. If unsure, say "Y".
+
+Show crashed user process info
+CONFIG_PROCESS_DEBUG
+ Say Y to print all process fault locations to the console. This is
+ a debugging option; you probably do not want to set it unless you
+ are an S390 port maintainer.
+
Diag access to CMS formatted minidisk
CONFIG_DASD_MDSK
By using this access method you can acess any disk supported by VM/ESA.
boards supported by this driver, and for further information
on the use of this driver.
+Linux telephony support
+CONFIG_PHONE
+ Say Y here if you have a telephony card, which for example allows
+ you to use a regular phone for voice-over-IP applications.
+
+ Note: this has nothing to do with modems. You do not need to say Y
+ here in order to be able to use a modem under Linux.
+
+ This support is also available as a module. If you want to compile
+ it as a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>. The
+ module will be called phonedev.o.
+
QuickNet Internet LineJack/PhoneJack support
CONFIG_PHONE_IXJ
Say M if you have a telephony card manufactured by Quicknet
of these cameras, say Y here, otherwise say N. It is also available
as a module (cpia_pp.o).
+CPiA USB Lowlevel Support
+CONFIG_VIDEO_CPIA_USB
+ This is the lowlevel USB support for cameras based on Vision's CPiA
+ (Colour Processor Interface ASIC), such as the Creative Webcam II.
+ If you have the USB version of one of these cameras, say Y here,
+ otherwise say N. This will not work with the Creative Webcam III.
+ It is also available as a module (cpia_usb.o).
+
CPiA Parallel Port DMA Support
CONFIG_VIDEO_CPIA_PP_DMA
This will use DMA if possible to reduce CPU usage. If in doubt,
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