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author | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-05-06 01:02:30 +0000 |
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committer | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-05-06 01:02:30 +0000 |
commit | 76cb841cb886eef6b3bee341a2266c76578724ad (patch) | |
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Adding upstream version 4.19.249.upstream/4.19.249upstream
Signed-off-by: Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org>
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diff --git a/Documentation/mips/00-INDEX b/Documentation/mips/00-INDEX new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8ae9cffc2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/mips/00-INDEX @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +00-INDEX + - this file. +AU1xxx_IDE.README + - README for MIPS AU1XXX IDE driver. diff --git a/Documentation/mips/AU1xxx_IDE.README b/Documentation/mips/AU1xxx_IDE.README new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ff675a1b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/mips/AU1xxx_IDE.README @@ -0,0 +1,115 @@ +README for MIPS AU1XXX IDE driver - Released 2005-07-15 + +ABOUT +----- +This file describes the 'drivers/ide/au1xxx-ide.c', related files and the +services they provide. + +If you are short in patience and just want to know how to add your hard disc to +the white or black list, go to the 'ADD NEW HARD DISC TO WHITE OR BLACK LIST' +section. + + +LICENSE +------- + +Copyright (c) 2003-2005 AMD, Personal Connectivity Solutions + +This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under +the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software +Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later +version. + +THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, +INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND +FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR +BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR +CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF +SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS +INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN +CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) +ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE +POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. + +You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with +this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., +675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. + +Note: for more information, please refer "AMD Alchemy Au1200/Au1550 IDE + Interface and Linux Device Driver" Application Note. + + +FILES, CONFIGS AND COMPATIBILITY +-------------------------------- + +Two files are introduced: + + a) 'arch/mips/include/asm/mach-au1x00/au1xxx_ide.h' + contains : struct _auide_hwif + timing parameters for PIO mode 0/1/2/3/4 + timing parameters for MWDMA 0/1/2 + + b) 'drivers/ide/mips/au1xxx-ide.c' + contains the functionality of the AU1XXX IDE driver + +Following extra configs variables are introduced: + + CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE_AU1XXX_PIO_DBDMA - enable the PIO+DBDMA mode + CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE_AU1XXX_MDMA2_DBDMA - enable the MWDMA mode + + +SUPPORTED IDE MODES +------------------- + +The AU1XXX IDE driver supported all PIO modes - PIO mode 0/1/2/3/4 - and all +MWDMA modes - MWDMA 0/1/2 -. There is no support for SWDMA and UDMA mode. + +To change the PIO mode use the program hdparm with option -p, e.g. +'hdparm -p0 [device]' for PIO mode 0. To enable the MWDMA mode use the option +-X, e.g. 'hdparm -X32 [device]' for MWDMA mode 0. + + +PERFORMANCE CONFIGURATIONS +-------------------------- + +If the used system doesn't need USB support enable the following kernel configs: + +CONFIG_IDE=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE=y +CONFIG_IDE_GENERIC=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDEPCI=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_GENERIC=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDEDMA_PCI=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE_AU1XXX=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE_AU1XXX_MDMA2_DBDMA=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDEDMA=y + +Also define 'IDE_AU1XXX_BURSTMODE' in 'drivers/ide/mips/au1xxx-ide.c' to enable +the burst support on DBDMA controller. + +If the used system need the USB support enable the following kernel configs for +high IDE to USB throughput. + +CONFIG_IDE_GENERIC=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDEPCI=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_GENERIC=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDEDMA_PCI=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE_AU1XXX=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDE_AU1XXX_MDMA2_DBDMA=y +CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDEDMA=y + +Also undefine 'IDE_AU1XXX_BURSTMODE' in 'drivers/ide/mips/au1xxx-ide.c' to +disable the burst support on DBDMA controller. + + +ACKNOWLEDGMENTS +--------------- + +These drivers wouldn't have been done without the base of kernel 2.4.x AU1XXX +IDE driver from AMD. + +Additional input also from: +Matthias Lenk <matthias.lenk@amd.com> + +Happy hacking! +Enrico Walther <enrico.walther@amd.com> |