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cs8900a驱动

1. Edit the following configuration files by adding the statements as
indicated.  (When possible, try to locate the added text to the section of the
file containing similar statements).


a.) In /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/Config.in, add:

tristate 'CS89x0 support' CONFIG_CS89x0

Example:

     if [ "$CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL" = "y" ]; then
       tristate 'ICL EtherTeam 16i/32 support' CONFIG_ETH16I
     fi

     tristate 'CS89x0 support' CONFIG_CS89x0

     tristate 'NE2000/NE1000 support' CONFIG_NE2000
     if [ "$CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL" = "y" ]; then
       tristate 'NI5210 support' CONFIG_NI52


b.) In /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/Makefile, add the following lines: 

ifeq ($(CONFIG_CS89x0),y)
L_OBJS += cs89x0.o
else
  ifeq ($(CONFIG_CS89x0),m)
  M_OBJS += cs89x0.o
  endif
endif


c.) In /linux/drivers/net/Space.c file, add the line:

extern int cs89x0_probe(struct device *dev);


Example:

 extern int ultra_probe(struct device *dev);
 extern int wd_probe(struct device *dev);
 extern int el2_probe(struct device *dev);

 extern int cs89x0_probe(struct device *dev);

 extern int ne_probe(struct device *dev);
 extern int hp_probe(struct device *dev);
 extern int hp_plus_probe(struct device *dev);


Also add:

 #ifdef CONFIG_CS89x0
 	{ cs89x0_probe,0 },
 #endif


2.) Copy the driver source files (cs89x0.c and cs89x0.h) 
into the /usr/src/linux/drivers/net directory.


3.) Go to /usr/src/linux directory and run 'make config' followed by 'make dep' 
and finally 'make' (or make bzImage) to rebuild the kernel. 



5.0 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
===============================================================================

5.1 KNOWN DEFECTS and LIMITATIONS

Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file distributed as part of this archive for a list of 
known defects, driver limitations, and work arounds.


5.2 TESTING THE ADAPTER

Once the adapter has been installed and configured, the diagnostic option of 
the CS8900/20 Setup Utility can be used to test the functionality of the 
adapter and its network connection.  Use the diagnostics 'Self Test' option to
test the functionality of the adapter with the hardware configuration you have
assigned. You can use the diagnostics 'Network Test' to test the ability of the
adapter to communicate across the Ethernet with another PC equipped with a 
CS8900/20-based adapter card (it must also be running the CS8900/20 Setup 
Utility).

         NOTE: The Setup Utility's diagnostics are designed to run in a
         DOS-only operating system environment.  DO NOT run the diagnostics 
         from a DOS or command prompt session under Windows 95, Windows NT, 
         OS/2, or other operating system.

To run the diagnostics tests on the CS8900/20 adapter:

   1.) Boot DOS on the PC and start the CS8900/20 Setup Utility.

   2.) The adapter's current configuration is displayed.  Hit the ENTER key to
       get to the main menu.

   4.) Select 'Diagnostics' (ALT-G) from the main menu.  
       * Select 'Self-Test' to test the adapter's basic functionality.
       * Select 'Network Test' to test the network connection and cabling.


5.2.1 DIAGNOSTIC SELF-TEST

The diagnostic self-test checks the adapter's basic functionality as well as 
its ability to communicate across the ISA bus based on the system resources 
assigned during hardware configuration.  The following tests are performed:

   * IO Register Read/Write Test
     The IO Register Read/Write test insures that the CS8900/20 can be 
     accessed in IO mode, and that the IO base address is correct.

   * Shared Memory Test
     The Shared Memory test insures the CS8900/20 can be accessed in memory 
     mode and that the range of memory addresses assigned does not conflict 
     with other devices in the system.

   * Interrupt Test
     The Interrupt test insures there are no conflicts with the assigned IRQ
     signal.

   * EEPROM Test
     The EEPROM test insures the EEPROM can be read.

   * Chip RAM Test
     The Chip RAM test insures the 4K of memory internal to the CS8900/20 is
     working properly.

   * Internal Loop-back Test
     The Internal Loop Back test insures the adapter's transmitter and 
     receiver are operating properly.  If this test fails, make sure the 
     adapter's cable is connected to the network (check for LED activity for 
     example).

   * Boot PROM Test
     The Boot PROM  test insures the Boot PROM is present, and can be read.
     Failure indicates the Boot PROM  was not successfully read due to a
     hardware problem or due to a conflicts on the Boot PROM address
     assignment. (Test only applies if the adapter is configured to use the
     Boot PROM option.)

Failure of a test item indicates a possible system resource conflict with 
another device on the ISA bus.  In this case, you should use the Manual Setup 
option to reconfigure the adapter by selecting a different value for the system
resource that failed.


5.2.2 DIAGNOSTIC NETWORK TEST

The Diagnostic Network Test verifies a working network connection by 
transferring data between two CS8900/20 adapters installed in different PCs 
on the same network. (Note: the diagnostic network test should not be run 
between two nodes across a router.) 

This test requires that each of the two PCs have a CS8900/20-based adapter
installed and have the CS8900/20 Setup Utility running.  The first PC is 
configured as a Responder and the other PC is configured as an Initiator.  
Once the Initiator is started, it sends data frames to the Responder which 
returns the frames to the Initiator.

The total number of frames received and transmitted are displayed on the 
Initiator's display, along with a count of the number of frames received and 
transmitted OK or in error.  The test can be terminated anytime by the user at 
either PC.

To setup the Diagnostic Network Test:

    1.) Select a PC with a CS8900/20-based adapter and a known working network
        connection to act as the Responder.  Run the CS8900/20 Setup Utility 
        and select 'Diagnostics -> Network Test -> Responder' from the main 
        menu.  Hit ENTER to start the Responder.

    2.) Return to the PC with the CS8900/20-based adapter you want to test and
        start the CS8900/20 Setup Utility. 

    3.) From the main menu, Select 'Diagnostic -> Network Test -> Initiator'.
        Hit ENTER to start the test.
 
You may stop the test on the Initiator at any time while allowing the Responder
to continue running.  In this manner, you can move to additional PCs and test 
them by starting the Initiator on another PC without having to stop/start the 
Responder.
 


5.3 USING THE ADAPTER'S LEDs

The 2 and 3-media adapters have two LEDs visible on the back end of the board 
located near the 10Base-T connector.  

Link Integrity LED: A "steady" ON of the green LED indicates a valid 10Base-T 
connection.  (Only applies to 10Base-T.  The green LED has no significance for
a 10Base-2 or AUI connection.)

TX/RX LED: The yellow LED lights briefly each time the adapter transmits or 
receives data. (The yellow LED will appear to "flicker" on a typical network.)


5.4 RESOLVING I/O CONFLICTS

An IO conflict occurs when two or more adapter use the same ISA resource (IO 
address, memory address or IRQ).  You can usually detect an IO conflict in one 
of four ways after installing and or configuring the CS8900/20-based adapter:

    1.) The system does not boot properly (or at all).

    2.) The driver can not communicate with the adapter, reporting an "Adapter
        not found" error message.

    3.) You cannot connect to the network or the driver will not load.

    4.) If you have configured the adapter to run in memory mode but the driver
        reports it is using IO mode when loading, this is an indication of a
        memory address conflict.

If an IO conflict occurs, run the CS8900/20 Setup Utility and perform a 
diagnostic self-test.  Normally, the ISA resource in conflict will fail the 
self-test.  If so, reconfigure the adapter selecting another choice for the 
resource in conflict.  Run the diagnostics again to check for further IO 
conflicts.

In some cases, such as when the PC will not boot, it may be necessary to remove
the adapter and reconfigure it by installing it in another PC to run the 
CS8900/20 Setup Utility.  Once reinstalled in the target system, run the 
diagnostics self-test to ensure the new configuration is free of conflicts 
before loading the driver again.

When manually configuring the adapter, keep in mind the typical ISA system 
resource usage as indicated in the tables below.

I/O Address    	Device                        IRQ      Device
-----------    	--------                      ---      --------
 200-20F       	Game I/O adapter               3       COM2, Bus Mouse
 230-23F       	Bus Mouse                      4       COM1
 270-27F       	LPT3: third parallel port      5       LPT2
 2F0-2FF       	COM2: second serial port       6       Floppy Disk controller
 320-32F       	Fixed disk controller          7       LPT1
                                      	       8       Real-time Clock
                                                 9       EGA/VGA display adapter    
                                                12       Mouse (PS/2)                              
Memory Address  Device                          13       Math Coprocessor
--------------  ---------------------           14       Hard Disk controller
A000-BFFF	EGA Graphics Adpater
A000-C7FF	VGA Graphics Adpater
B000-BFFF	Mono Graphics Adapter
B800-BFFF	Color Graphics Adapter
E000-FFFF	AT BIOS




6.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
===============================================================================

6.1 CONTACTING CIRRUS LOGIC'S TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Cirrus Logic's CS89XX Technical Application Support can be reached at:

Telephone  :[phone] (from inside U.S. and Canada)
           :[phone] (from outside the U.S. and Canada)
Fax        :[phone]
Email      :[e-mail]
WWW        :http://www.cirrus.com


6.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED BEFORE CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Before contacting Cirrus Logic for technical support, be prepared to provide as 
Much of the following information as possible. 

1.) Adapter type (CRD8900, CDB8900, CDB8920, etc.)

2.) Adapter configuration

    * IO Base, Memory Base, IO or memory mode enabled, IRQ, DMA channel
    * Plug and Play enabled/disabled (CS8920-based adapters only)
    * Configured for media auto-detect or specific media type (which type).    

3.) PC System's Configuration

    * Plug and Play system (yes/no)
    * BIOS (make and version)
    * System make and model
    * CPU (type and speed)
    * System RAM
    * SCSI Adapter

4.) Software

    * CS89XX driver and version
    * Your network operating system and version
    * Your system's OS version 
    * Version of all protocol support files

5.) Any Error Message displayed.



6.3 OBTAINING THE LATEST DRIVER VERSION

You can obtain the latest CS89XX drivers and support software from Cirrus Logic's 
Web site.  You can also contact Cirrus Logic's Technical Support (email:
[e-mail]) and request that you be registered for automatic 
software-update notification.

Cirrus Logic maintains a web page at http://www.cirrus.com with the
the latest drivers and technical publications.