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Message-Id: <1213006112-25965-4-git-send-email-jirislaby@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:08:29 +0200
From: Jiri Slaby <jirislaby@...il.com>
To: Andrew Morton <akpm@...ux-foundation.org>
Cc: linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, Jiri Slaby <jirislaby@...il.com>
Subject: [PATCH] Char: mxser, update documentation
Update Documentation/moxa-smartio to the later document from the mxser
package.
Signed-off-by: Jiri Slaby <jirislaby@...il.com>
---
Documentation/moxa-smartio | 392 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------------
1 files changed, 252 insertions(+), 140 deletions(-)
diff --git a/Documentation/moxa-smartio b/Documentation/moxa-smartio
index fe24ecc..5337e80 100644
--- a/Documentation/moxa-smartio
+++ b/Documentation/moxa-smartio
@@ -1,14 +1,22 @@
=============================================================================
-
- MOXA Smartio Family Device Driver Ver 1.1 Installation Guide
- for Linux Kernel 2.2.x and 2.0.3x
- Copyright (C) 1999, Moxa Technologies Co, Ltd.
+ MOXA Smartio/Industio Family Device Driver Installation Guide
+ for Linux Kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x
+ Copyright (C) 2008, Moxa Inc.
=============================================================================
+Date: 01/21/2008
+
Content
1. Introduction
2. System Requirement
3. Installation
+ 3.1 Hardware installation
+ 3.2 Driver files
+ 3.3 Device naming convention
+ 3.4 Module driver configuration
+ 3.5 Static driver configuration for Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x.
+ 3.6 Custom configuration
+ 3.7 Verify driver installation
4. Utilities
5. Setserial
6. Troubleshooting
@@ -16,27 +24,48 @@ Content
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Introduction
- The Smartio family Linux driver, Ver. 1.1, supports following multiport
+ The Smartio/Industio/UPCI family Linux driver supports following multiport
boards.
- -C104P/H/HS, C104H/PCI, C104HS/PCI, CI-104J 4 port multiport board.
- -C168P/H/HS, C168H/PCI 8 port multiport board.
-
- This driver has been modified a little and cleaned up from the Moxa
- contributed driver code and merged into Linux 2.2.14pre. In particular
- official major/minor numbers have been assigned which are different to
- those the original Moxa supplied driver used.
+ - 2 ports multiport board
+ CP-102U, CP-102UL, CP-102UF
+ CP-132U-I, CP-132UL,
+ CP-132, CP-132I, CP132S, CP-132IS,
+ CI-132, CI-132I, CI-132IS,
+ (C102H, C102HI, C102HIS, C102P, CP-102, CP-102S)
+
+ - 4 ports multiport board
+ CP-104EL,
+ CP-104UL, CP-104JU,
+ CP-134U, CP-134U-I,
+ C104H/PCI, C104HS/PCI,
+ CP-114, CP-114I, CP-114S, CP-114IS, CP-114UL,
+ C104H, C104HS,
+ CI-104J, CI-104JS,
+ CI-134, CI-134I, CI-134IS,
+ (C114HI, CT-114I, C104P)
+ POS-104UL,
+ CB-114,
+ CB-134I
+
+ - 8 ports multiport board
+ CP-118EL, CP-168EL,
+ CP-118U, CP-168U,
+ C168H/PCI,
+ C168H, C168HS,
+ (C168P),
+ CB-108
This driver and installation procedure have been developed upon Linux Kernel
- 2.2.5 and backward compatible to 2.0.3x. This driver supports Intel x86 and
- Alpha hardware platform. In order to maintain compatibility, this version
- has also been properly tested with RedHat, OpenLinux, TurboLinux and
- S.u.S.E Linux. However, if compatibility problem occurs, please contact
- Moxa at support@...a.com.tw.
+ 2.4.x and 2.6.x. This driver supports Intel x86 hardware platform. In order
+ to maintain compatibility, this version has also been properly tested with
+ RedHat, Mandrake, Fedora and S.u.S.E Linux. However, if compatibility problem
+ occurs, please contact Moxa at support@...a.com.tw.
In addition to device driver, useful utilities are also provided in this
version. They are
- - msdiag Diagnostic program for detecting installed Moxa Smartio boards.
+ - msdiag Diagnostic program for displaying installed Moxa
+ Smartio/Industio boards.
- msmon Monitor program to observe data count and line status signals.
- msterm A simple terminal program which is useful in testing serial
ports.
@@ -47,8 +76,7 @@ Content
GNU General Public License in this version. Please refer to GNU General
Public License announcement in each source code file for more detail.
- In Moxa's ftp sites, you may always find latest driver at
- ftp://ftp.moxa.com or ftp://ftp.moxa.com.tw.
+ In Moxa's Web sites, you may always find latest driver at http://web.moxa.com.
This version of driver can be installed as Loadable Module (Module driver)
or built-in into kernel (Static driver). You may refer to following
@@ -61,8 +89,8 @@ Content
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. System Requirement
- - Hardware platform: Intel x86 or Alpha machine
- - Kernel version: 2.0.3x or 2.2.x
+ - Hardware platform: Intel x86 machine
+ - Kernel version: 2.4.x or 2.6.x
- gcc version 2.72 or later
- Maximum 4 boards can be installed in combination
@@ -70,9 +98,18 @@ Content
3. Installation
3.1 Hardware installation
+ 3.2 Driver files
+ 3.3 Device naming convention
+ 3.4 Module driver configuration
+ 3.5 Static driver configuration for Linux kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x.
+ 3.6 Custom configuration
+ 3.7 Verify driver installation
+
+
+ 3.1 Hardware installation
- There are two types of buses, ISA and PCI, for Smartio family multiport
- board.
+ There are two types of buses, ISA and PCI, for Smartio/Industio
+ family multiport board.
ISA board
---------
@@ -81,47 +118,57 @@ Content
installation procedure in User's Manual before proceed any further.
Please make sure the JP1 is open after the ISA board is set properly.
- PCI board
- ---------
+ PCI/UPCI board
+ --------------
You may need to adjust IRQ usage in BIOS to avoid from IRQ conflict
with other ISA devices. Please refer to hardware installation
procedure in User's Manual in advance.
- IRQ Sharing
+ PCI IRQ Sharing
-----------
Each port within the same multiport board shares the same IRQ. Up to
- 4 Moxa Smartio Family multiport boards can be installed together on
- one system and they can share the same IRQ.
+ 4 Moxa Smartio/Industio PCI Family multiport boards can be installed
+ together on one system and they can share the same IRQ.
+
- 3.2 Driver files and device naming convention
+ 3.2 Driver files
The driver file may be obtained from ftp, CD-ROM or floppy disk. The
first step, anyway, is to copy driver file "mxser.tgz" into specified
directory. e.g. /moxa. The execute commands as below.
+ # cd /
+ # mkdir moxa
# cd /moxa
- # tar xvf /dev/fd0
+ # tar xvf /dev/fd0
+
or
+
+ # cd /
+ # mkdir moxa
# cd /moxa
# cp /mnt/cdrom/<driver directory>/mxser.tgz .
# tar xvfz mxser.tgz
+
+ 3.3 Device naming convention
+
You may find all the driver and utilities files in /moxa/mxser.
Following installation procedure depends on the model you'd like to
- run the driver. If you prefer module driver, please refer to 3.3.
- If static driver is required, please refer to 3.4.
+ run the driver. If you prefer module driver, please refer to 3.4.
+ If static driver is required, please refer to 3.5.
Dialin and callout port
-----------------------
- This driver remains traditional serial device properties. There're
+ This driver remains traditional serial device properties. There are
two special file name for each serial port. One is dial-in port
which is named "ttyMxx". For callout port, the naming convention
is "cumxx".
Device naming when more than 2 boards installed
-----------------------------------------------
- Naming convention for each Smartio multiport board is pre-defined
- as below.
+ Naming convention for each Smartio/Industio multiport board is
+ pre-defined as below.
Board Num. Dial-in Port Callout port
1st board ttyM0 - ttyM7 cum0 - cum7
@@ -129,6 +176,12 @@ Content
3rd board ttyM16 - ttyM23 cum16 - cum23
4th board ttyM24 - ttym31 cum24 - cum31
+
+ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+ Under Kernel 2.6 the cum Device is Obsolete. So use ttyM*
+ device instead.
+ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+
Board sequence
--------------
This driver will activate ISA boards according to the parameter set
@@ -138,69 +191,131 @@ Content
For PCI boards, their sequence will be after ISA boards and C168H/PCI
has higher priority than C104H/PCI boards.
- 3.3 Module driver configuration
+ 3.4 Module driver configuration
Module driver is easiest way to install. If you prefer static driver
installation, please skip this paragraph.
- 1. Find "Makefile" in /moxa/mxser, then run
- # make install
+
+ ------------- Prepare to use the MOXA driver--------------------
+ 3.4.1 Create tty device with correct major number
+ Before using MOXA driver, your system must have the tty devices
+ which are created with driver's major number. We offer one shell
+ script "msmknod" to simplify the procedure.
+ This step is only needed to be executed once. But you still
+ need to do this procedure when:
+ a. You change the driver's major number. Please refer the "3.7"
+ section.
+ b. Your total installed MOXA boards number is changed. Maybe you
+ add/delete one MOXA board.
+ c. You want to change the tty name. This needs to modify the
+ shell script "msmknod"
+
+ The procedure is:
+ # cd /moxa/mxser/driver
+ # ./msmknod
+
+ This shell script will require the major number for dial-in
+ device and callout device to create tty device. You also need
+ to specify the total installed MOXA board number. Default major
+ numbers for dial-in device and callout device are 30, 35. If
+ you need to change to other number, please refer section "3.7"
+ for more detailed procedure.
+ Msmknod will delete any special files occupying the same device
+ naming.
+
+ 3.4.2 Build the MOXA driver and utilities
+ Before using the MOXA driver and utilities, you need compile the
+ all the source code. This step is only need to be executed once.
+ But you still re-compile the source code if you modify the source
+ code. For example, if you change the driver's major number (see
+ "3.7" section), then you need to do this step again.
+
+ Find "Makefile" in /moxa/mxser, then run
+
+ # make clean; make install
+
+ !!!!!!!!!! NOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+ For Red Hat 9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS3/ES3/WS3 & Fedora Core1:
+ # make clean; make installsp1
+
+ For Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS4/ES4/WS4:
+ # make clean; make installsp2
+ !!!!!!!!!! NOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The driver files "mxser.o" and utilities will be properly compiled
- and copied to system directories respectively.Then run
+ and copied to system directories respectively.
- # insmod mxser
+ ------------- Load MOXA driver--------------------
+ 3.4.3 Load the MOXA driver
- to activate the modular driver. You may run "lsmod" to check
- if "mxser.o" is activated.
+ # modprobe mxser <argument>
- 2. Create special files by executing "msmknod".
- # cd /moxa/mxser/driver
- # ./msmknod
+ will activate the module driver. You may run "lsmod" to check
+ if "mxser" is activated. If the MOXA board is ISA board, the
+ <argument> is needed. Please refer to section "3.4.5" for more
+ information.
+
+
+ ------------- Load MOXA driver on boot --------------------
+ 3.4.4 For the above description, you may manually execute
+ "modprobe mxser" to activate this driver and run
+ "rmmod mxser" to remove it.
+ However, it's better to have a boot time configuration to
+ eliminate manual operation. Boot time configuration can be
+ achieved by rc file. We offer one "rc.mxser" file to simplify
+ the procedure under "moxa/mxser/driver".
- Default major numbers for dial-in device and callout device are
- 174, 175. Msmknod will delete any special files occupying the same
- device naming.
+ But if you use ISA board, please modify the "modprobe ..." command
+ to add the argument (see "3.4.5" section). After modifying the
+ rc.mxser, please try to execute "/moxa/mxser/driver/rc.mxser"
+ manually to make sure the modification is ok. If any error
+ encountered, please try to modify again. If the modification is
+ completed, follow the below step.
- 3. Up to now, you may manually execute "insmod mxser" to activate
- this driver and run "rmmod mxser" to remove it. However, it's
- better to have a boot time configuration to eliminate manual
- operation.
- Boot time configuration can be achieved by rc file. Run following
- command for setting rc files.
+ Run following command for setting rc files.
# cd /moxa/mxser/driver
# cp ./rc.mxser /etc/rc.d
# cd /etc/rc.d
- You may have to modify part of the content in rc.mxser to specify
- parameters for ISA board. Please refer to rc.mxser for more detail.
- Find "rc.serial". If "rc.serial" doesn't exist, create it by vi.
- Add "rc.mxser" in last line. Next, open rc.local by vi
- and append following content.
+ Check "rc.serial" is existed or not. If "rc.serial" doesn't exist,
+ create it by vi, run "chmod 755 rc.serial" to change the permission.
+ Add "/etc/rc.d/rc.mxser" in last line,
- if [ -f /etc/rc.d/rc.serial ]; then
- sh /etc/rc.d/rc.serial
- fi
+ Reboot and check if moxa.o activated by "lsmod" command.
- 4. Reboot and check if mxser.o activated by "lsmod" command.
- 5. If you'd like to drive Smartio ISA boards in the system, you'll
- have to add parameter to specify CAP address of given board while
- activating "mxser.o". The format for parameters are as follows.
+ 3.4.5. If you'd like to drive Smartio/Industio ISA boards in the system,
+ you'll have to add parameter to specify CAP address of given
+ board while activating "mxser.o". The format for parameters are
+ as follows.
- insmod mxser ioaddr=0x???,0x???,0x???,0x???
+ modprobe mxser ioaddr=0x???,0x???,0x???,0x???
| | | |
| | | +- 4th ISA board
| | +------ 3rd ISA board
| +------------ 2nd ISA board
+------------------- 1st ISA board
- 3.4 Static driver configuration
+ 3.5 Static driver configuration for Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x
+
+ Note: To use static driver, you must install the linux kernel
+ source package.
+
+ 3.5.1 Backup the built-in driver in the kernel.
+ # cd /usr/src/linux/drivers/char
+ # mv mxser.c mxser.c.old
+
+ For Red Hat 7.x user, you need to create link:
+ # cd /usr/src
+ # ln -s linux-2.4 linux
- 1. Create link
+ 3.5.2 Create link
# cd /usr/src/linux/drivers/char
# ln -s /moxa/mxser/driver/mxser.c mxser.c
- 2. Add CAP address list for ISA boards
+ 3.5.3 Add CAP address list for ISA boards. For PCI boards user,
+ please skip this step.
+
In module mode, the CAP address for ISA board is given by
parameter. In static driver configuration, you'll have to
assign it within driver's source code. If you will not
@@ -222,73 +337,55 @@ Content
static int mxserBoardCAP[]
= {0x280, 0x180, 0x00, 0x00};
- 3. Modify tty_io.c
- # cd /usr/src/linux/drivers/char/
- # vi tty_io.c
- Find pty_init(), insert "mxser_init()" as
+ 3.5.4 Setup kernel configuration
- pty_init();
- mxser_init();
+ Configure the kernel:
- 4. Modify tty.h
- # cd /usr/src/linux/include/linux
- # vi tty.h
- Find extern int tty_init(void), insert "mxser_init()" as
+ # cd /usr/src/linux
+ # make menuconfig
- extern int tty_init(void);
- extern int mxser_init(void);
-
- 5. Modify Makefile
- # cd /usr/src/linux/drivers/char
- # vi Makefile
- Find L_OBJS := tty_io.o ...... random.o, add
- "mxser.o" at last of this line as
- L_OBJS := tty_io.o ....... mxser.o
+ You will go into a menu-driven system. Please select [Character
+ devices][Non-standard serial port support], enable the [Moxa
+ SmartIO support] driver with "[*]" for built-in (not "[M]"), then
+ select [Exit] to exit this program.
- 6. Rebuild kernel
- The following are for Linux kernel rebuilding,for your reference only.
+ 3.5.5 Rebuild kernel
+ The following are for Linux kernel rebuilding, for your
+ reference only.
For appropriate details, please refer to the Linux document.
- If 'lilo' utility is installed, please use 'make zlilo' to rebuild
- kernel. If 'lilo' is not installed, please follow the following steps.
-
a. cd /usr/src/linux
- b. make clean /* take a few minutes */
- c. make bzImage /* take probably 10-20 minutes */
- d. Backup original boot kernel. /* optional step */
- e. cp /usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot/bzImage /boot/vmlinuz
+ b. make clean /* take a few minutes */
+ c. make dep /* take a few minutes */
+ d. make bzImage /* take probably 10-20 minutes */
+ e. make install /* copy boot image to correct position */
f. Please make sure the boot kernel (vmlinuz) is in the
- correct position. If you use 'lilo' utility, you should
- check /etc/lilo.conf 'image' item specified the path
- which is the 'vmlinuz' path, or you will load wrong
- (or old) boot kernel image (vmlinuz).
- g. chmod 400 /vmlinuz
- h. lilo
- i. rdev -R /vmlinuz 1
- j. sync
-
- Note that if the result of "make zImage" is ERROR, then you have to
- go back to Linux configuration Setup. Type "make config" in directory
- /usr/src/linux or "setup".
-
- Since system include file, /usr/src/linux/include/linux/interrupt.h,
- is modified each time the MOXA driver is installed, kernel rebuilding
- is inevitable. And it takes about 10 to 20 minutes depends on the
- machine.
-
- 7. Make utility
- # cd /moxa/mxser/utility
- # make install
-
- 8. Make special file
+ correct position.
+ g. If you use 'lilo' utility, you should check /etc/lilo.conf
+ 'image' item specified the path which is the 'vmlinuz' path,
+ or you will load wrong (or old) boot kernel image (vmlinuz).
+ After checking /etc/lilo.conf, please run "lilo".
+
+ Note that if the result of "make bzImage" is ERROR, then you have to
+ go back to Linux configuration Setup. Type "make menuconfig" in
+ directory /usr/src/linux.
+
+
+ 3.5.6 Make tty device and special file
# cd /moxa/mxser/driver
# ./msmknod
- 9. Reboot
+ 3.5.7 Make utility
+ # cd /moxa/mxser/utility
+ # make clean; make install
+
+ 3.5.8 Reboot
- 3.5 Custom configuration
+
+
+ 3.6 Custom configuration
Although this driver already provides you default configuration, you
- still can change the device name and major number.The instruction to
+ still can change the device name and major number. The instruction to
change these parameters are shown as below.
Change Device name
@@ -306,33 +403,37 @@ Content
2 free major numbers for this driver. There are 3 steps to change
major numbers.
- 1. Find free major numbers
+ 3.6.1 Find free major numbers
In /proc/devices, you may find all the major numbers occupied
in the system. Please select 2 major numbers that are available.
e.g. 40, 45.
- 2. Create special files
+ 3.6.2 Create special files
Run /moxa/mxser/driver/msmknod to create special files with
specified major numbers.
- 3. Modify driver with new major number
+ 3.6.3 Modify driver with new major number
Run vi to open /moxa/mxser/driver/mxser.c. Locate the line
contains "MXSERMAJOR". Change the content as below.
#define MXSERMAJOR 40
#define MXSERCUMAJOR 45
- 4. Run # make install in /moxa/mxser/driver.
+ 3.6.4 Run "make clean; make install" in /moxa/mxser/driver.
- 3.6 Verify driver installation
+ 3.7 Verify driver installation
You may refer to /var/log/messages to check the latest status
log reported by this driver whenever it's activated.
+
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Utilities
There are 3 utilities contained in this driver. They are msdiag, msmon and
msterm. These 3 utilities are released in form of source code. They should
be compiled into executable file and copied into /usr/bin.
+ Before using these utilities, please load driver (refer 3.4 & 3.5) and
+ make sure you had run the "msmknod" utility.
+
msdiag - Diagnostic
--------------------
- This utility provides the function to detect what Moxa Smartio multiport
- board exists in the system.
+ This utility provides the function to display what Moxa Smartio/Industio
+ board found by driver in the system.
msmon - Port Monitoring
-----------------------
@@ -353,12 +454,13 @@ Content
application, for example, sending AT command to a modem connected to the
port or used as a terminal for login purpose. Note that this is only a
dumb terminal emulation without handling full screen operation.
+
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Setserial
Supported Setserial parameters are listed as below.
- uart set UART type(16450-->disable FIFO, 16550A-->enable FIFO)
+ uart set UART type(16450-->disable FIFO, 16550A-->enable FIFO)
close_delay set the amount of time(in 1/100 of a second) that DTR
should be kept low while being closed.
closing_wait set the amount of time(in 1/100 of a second) that the
@@ -366,7 +468,13 @@ Content
being closed, before the receiver is disable.
spd_hi Use 57.6kb when the application requests 38.4kb.
spd_vhi Use 115.2kb when the application requests 38.4kb.
+ spd_shi Use 230.4kb when the application requests 38.4kb.
+ spd_warp Use 460.8kb when the application requests 38.4kb.
spd_normal Use 38.4kb when the application requests 38.4kb.
+ spd_cust Use the custom divisor to set the speed when the
+ application requests 38.4kb.
+ divisor This option set the custom divison.
+ baud_base This option set the base baud rate.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. Troubleshooting
@@ -375,8 +483,9 @@ Content
possible. If all the possible solutions fail, please contact our technical
support team to get more help.
- Error msg: More than 4 Moxa Smartio family boards found. Fifth board and
- after are ignored.
+
+ Error msg: More than 4 Moxa Smartio/Industio family boards found. Fifth board
+ and after are ignored.
Solution:
To avoid this problem, please unplug fifth and after board, because Moxa
driver supports up to 4 boards.
@@ -384,7 +493,7 @@ Content
Error msg: Request_irq fail, IRQ(?) may be conflict with another device.
Solution:
Other PCI or ISA devices occupy the assigned IRQ. If you are not sure
- which device causes the situation,please check /proc/interrupts to find
+ which device causes the situation, please check /proc/interrupts to find
free IRQ and simply change another free IRQ for Moxa board.
Error msg: Board #: C1xx Series(CAP=xxx) interrupt number invalid.
@@ -397,15 +506,18 @@ Content
Moxa ISA board needs an interrupt vector.Please refer to user's manual
"Hardware Installation" chapter to set interrupt vector.
- Error msg: Couldn't install MOXA Smartio family driver!
+ Error msg: Couldn't install MOXA Smartio/Industio family driver!
Solution:
Load Moxa driver fail, the major number may conflict with other devices.
- Please refer to previous section 3.5 to change a free major number for
+ Please refer to previous section 3.7 to change a free major number for
Moxa driver.
- Error msg: Couldn't install MOXA Smartio family callout driver!
+ Error msg: Couldn't install MOXA Smartio/Industio family callout driver!
Solution:
Load Moxa callout driver fail, the callout device major number may
- conflict with other devices. Please refer to previous section 3.5 to
+ conflict with other devices. Please refer to previous section 3.7 to
change a free callout device major number for Moxa driver.
+
+
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
--
1.5.4.5
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