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Date: Mon Aug 9 12:04:57 1999
Orig file: v2.2.10/linux/Documentation/Configure.help
Orig date: Sun Jun 13 19:54:06 1999

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@@ -1844,6 +1844,11 @@
   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 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.
+
 Backward compatibility mode for Xpmac
 CONFIG_FB_COMPAT_XPMAC
   If you use the Xpmac X server (common with mklinux), you'll need to
@@ -4032,7 +4037,13 @@
   MB/s with wide FAST-40 LVD devices and controllers.
 
   Recent versions of the 53C8XX chips are better supported by the
-  option "SYM53C8XX SCSI support", below.
+  option "SYM53C8XX SCSI support", below. This option will configure 
+  a different driver.
+
+  If you want the kernel to select the recommended driver for each of 
+  of your NCR/SYM53C8XX controllers you may just configure both the 
+  NCR53C8XX and the SYM53C8XX options to Y, or if modules are preferred, 
+  load first the sym53c8xx.o module and then the ncr53c8xx.o module.
 
   Note: there is yet another driver for the 53c8xx family of controllers
   ("NCR53c7,8xx SCSI support" above). If you want to use them both,
@@ -4989,6 +5000,17 @@
   module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt as well as
   Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt.
 
+Aironet Arlan 655 & IC2200 DS support
+CONFIG_ARLAN
+  Aironet makes Arlan. www.aironet.com. Uses www.Telxon.com chip, which is
+  used on several similar cards. Driver is tested on 655 and IC2200 series. 
+  Look for http://www.ylenurme.ee/~elmer/655/ for latest information. 
+  Driver is build as two modules, arlan and arlan-proc. The later is /proc
+  interface and not needed most of time.
+  On some computers the card ends up in non-valid state after some time.
+  Use a ping-reset script to clear it.
+   
+
 LAPB over Ethernet driver
 CONFIG_LAPBETHER
   This is a driver for a pseudo device (typically called /dev/lapb0)
@@ -5115,6 +5137,15 @@
   module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. If you don't
   know what to use this for, you don't need it.
 
+Sealevel Systems 4021 support
+CONFIG_SEALEVEL_4021
+  This is a driver for the Sealevel Systems ACB 56 serial I/O adapter.
+  
+  This driver can only be compiled as a module ( = code which can be
+  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want).
+  If you want to do that, say M here. The module will be called
+  sealevel.o.
+
 Frame Relay (DLCI) support
 CONFIG_DLCI
   This is support for the frame relay protocol; frame relay is a fast
@@ -5734,7 +5765,7 @@
   say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. This is recommended.
   The module will be called yellowfin.o.
 
-Alteon AceNIC / 3Com 3C985 Gigabit Ethernet support.
+Alteon AceNIC/3Com 3C985/NetGear GA620 Gigabit support
 CONFIG_ACENIC
   Say Y here if you have an Alteon AceNIC or 3Com 3C985 PCI Gigabit
   Ethernet adapter. The driver allows for using the Jumbo Frame
@@ -6492,6 +6523,25 @@
   The module will be called ibmtr.o. If you want to compile it as a
   module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
 
+IBM Olympic chipset PCI adapter support
+CONFIG_IBMOL
+  This is support for all non-Lanstreamer IBM PCI Token Ring Cards. 
+  Specifically this is all IBM PCI, PCI Wake On Lan, PCI II, PCI II
+  Wake On Lan, and PCI 100/16/4 adapters.
+
+  If you have such an adapter, say Y and read the Token-Ring mini-HOWTO,
+  available via FTP (user:anonymous) from
+  ftp://metalab.unc/edu/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO.
+
+  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 will will be called olympic.o. If you want to compile it as a
+  module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+
+  Also read the linux/Documentation/networking/olympic.txt or check the 
+  Linux Token Ring Project site for the latest information at
+  http://www.linuxtr.net
+
 SysKonnect adapter support
 CONFIG_SKTR
   This is support for all SysKonnect Token Ring cards, specifically
@@ -7360,6 +7410,18 @@
   Say Y here if you want to try writing to UFS partitions. This is
   experimental, so you should back up your UFS partitions beforehand.
 
+EFS filesystem support (experimental)
+CONFIG_EFS_FS
+  EFS is the filesystem used for CDROMs and filesystems by SGI's IRIX.
+  This implementation only offers read-only access.  If you don't know
+  what all this is about, it's safe to say N.  For more information
+  about EFS see it's homepage at http://aeschi.ch.eu.org/efs.
+
+SGI disklabel support
+CONFIG_SGI_DISKLABEL
+  Say Y to this only if you plan on mounting disks with SGI disklabels.
+  This is not required to mount EFS-format CDROMs.
+
 BSD disklabel (FreeBSD partition tables) support
 CONFIG_BSD_DISKLABEL
   FreeBSD uses its own hard disk partition scheme on your PC. It
@@ -8110,6 +8172,16 @@
 
   If you haven't heard about it, it's safe to say N.
 
+Cyclades-Z interrupt mode operation (EXPERIMENTAL)
+CONFIG_CYZ_INTR
+  The Cyclades-Z family of multiport cards allows 2 (two) driver
+  op modes: polling and interrupt. In polling mode, the driver will
+  check the status of the Cyclades-Z ports every certain amount of
+  time (which is called polling cycle and is configurable). In
+  interrupt mode, it will use an interrupt line (IRQ) in order to check
+  the status of the Cyclades-Z ports. The default op mode is polling.
+  If unsure, say N.
+
 Stallion multiport serial support 
 CONFIG_STALDRV
   Stallion cards give you many serial ports. You would need something
@@ -9191,7 +9263,7 @@
   after the PnP configuration is finished. To do this, say M here and
   read Documentation/modules.txt as well as
   Documentation/sound/README.modules; the module will be called
-  sound.o.
+  soundcore.o.
 
   I'm told that even without a sound card, you can make your computer
   say more than an occasional beep, by programming the PC speaker.
@@ -9764,6 +9836,11 @@
 
 ISDN subsystem
 CONFIG_ISDN
+  CAUTION: the ISDN driver shipped with this kernel distribution
+  is outdated and might not work without problems. An updated driver
+  is available for download. Please read http://www.isdn4linux.de
+  on the WWW for a list of servers.
+
   ISDN ("Integrated Services Digital Networks", called RNIS in France)
   is a special type of fully digital telephone service; it's mostly
   used to connect to your Internet service provider (with SLIP or
@@ -9830,6 +9907,20 @@
   connections. See Documentation/isdn/README.x25 for more information
   if you are thinking about using this.
 
+ISDN diversion services support
+CONFIG_ISDN_DIVERSION
+  This option allows you to use some supplementary diversion
+  services in conjunction with the HiSax driver on an EURO/DSS1
+  line. Supported options are CD (call deflection), CFU (Call 
+  forward unconditional), CFB (Call forward when busy) and CFNR 
+  (call forward not reachable).
+  Additionally the actual CFU, CFB and CFNR state may be 
+  interrogated. The use of CFU, CFB, CFNR and interrogation may
+  be limited to some countries. The keypad protocol is still not
+  implemented.
+  CD should work in all countries if this service has been sub-
+  scribed.
+
 ICN 2B and 4B support
 CONFIG_ISDN_DRV_ICN
   This enables support for two kinds of ISDN-cards made by a German
@@ -9872,6 +9963,24 @@
   called hisax.o. See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax for more
   information on using this driver.
 
+HiSax Support for EURO/DSS1
+CONFIG_HISAX_EURO
+  Enable this if you have a EURO ISDN line.
+
+Support for german chargeinfo
+CONFIG_DE_AOC
+  If you have german AOC, you can enable this to get the charginfo.
+
+Disable sending complete
+CONFIG_HISAX_NO_SENDCOMPLETE
+  If you have trouble with some ugly exchanges or you live in
+  Australia select this option.
+
+Disable sending low layer compatibility
+CONFIG_HISAX_NO_LLC
+  If you have trouble with some ugly exchanges try to select this
+  option.
+
 HiSax Support for Teles 16.0/8.0
 CONFIG_HISAX_16_0
   This enables HiSax support for the Teles ISDN-cards S0-16.0, S0-8
@@ -9890,13 +9999,15 @@
   different cards, a different D-channel protocol, or non-standard
   IRQ/port settings.
 
-HiSax Support for Teles 16.3c
-CONFIG_HISAX_TELES3C
-  This enables HiSax support for the Teles ISDN-cards 16.3c.
-  
-  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using the
-  different cards, a different D-channel protocol, or non-standard
-  IRQ/port settings.
+HiSax Support for Teles PCI
+CONFIG_HISAX_TELESPCI
+  This enables HiSax support for the Teles PCI.
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it.
+
+HiSax Support for Teles S0Box
+CONFIG_HISAX_S0BOX
+  This enables HiSax support for the Teles/Creatix parallel port
+  S0BOX.  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it.
 
 HiSax Support for AVM A1 (Fritz)
 CONFIG_HISAX_AVM_A1
@@ -9906,7 +10017,17 @@
   different cards, a different D-channel protocol, or non-standard
   IRQ/port settings.
 
-HiSax Support for Elsa ISA cards
+HiSax Support for AVM PnP/PCI (Fritz!PNP/PCI)
+CONFIG_HISAX_FRITZPCI
+  This enables HiSax support for the AVM "Fritz!PnP" and "Fritz!PCI".
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it.
+
+HiSax Support for AVM A1 PCMCIA (Fritz)
+CONFIG_HISAX_AVM_A1_PCMCIA
+  This enables HiSax support for the AVM A1 "Fritz!PCMCIA").
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it.
+
+HiSax Support for Elsa cards
 CONFIG_HISAX_ELSA
   This enables HiSax support for the Elsa Mircolink ISA cards, for the
   Elsa Quickstep series cards and Elsa PCMCIA.
@@ -9949,7 +10070,16 @@
   different cards, a different D-channel protocol, or non-standard
   IRQ/port settings.
 
-HiSax Support for Sedlbauer speed card/win-star
+HiSax Support for HFC-S based cards
+CONFIG_HISAX_HFCS
+  This enables HiSax support for the HFC-S 2BDS0 based cards, like
+  teles 16.3c.
+  
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using the
+  different cards, a different D-channel protocol, or non-standard
+  IRQ/port settings.
+
+HiSax Support for Sedlbauer cards
 CONFIG_HISAX_SEDLBAUER
   This enables HiSax support for the Sedlbauer passive ISDN cards.
 
@@ -9986,51 +10116,46 @@
   See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using a
   different D-channel protocol, or non-standard IRQ/port settings.
 
+HiSax Support for Siemens I-Surf card
+CONFIG_HISAX_ISURF
+  This enables HiSax support for the Siemens I-Talk/I-Surf card with
+  ISAR chip.
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using a
+  different D-channel protocol, or non-standard IRQ/port settings.
+
+HiSax Support for HST Saphir card
+CONFIG_HISAX_HSTSAPHIR
+  This enables HiSax support for the HST Saphir card.
+  
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using a
+  different D-channel protocol, or non-standard IRQ/port settings.
+
+HiSax Support for Telekom A4T card
+CONFIG_HISAX_BKM_A4T
+  This enables HiSax support for the Telekom A4T card.
+  
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using a
+  different D-channel protocol, or non-standard IRQ/port settings.
+
+HiSax Support for Scitel Quadro card
+CONFIG_HISAX_SCT_QUADRO
+  This enables HiSax support for the Scitel Quadro card.
+  
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using a
+  different D-channel protocol, or non-standard IRQ/port settings.
+
+HiSax Support for Gazel cards
+CONFIG_HISAX_GAZEL
+  This enables HiSax support for the Gazel cards.
+
+  See Documentation/isdn/README.HiSax on how to configure it using a
+  different D-channel protocol, or non-standard IRQ/port settings.
+
 HiSax Support for Am7930 (EXPERIMENTAL)
 CONFIG_HISAX_AMD7930
   This enables HiSax support for the AMD7930 chips on some SPARCs.
   This code is not finished yet.
 
-HiSax Support for EURO/DSS1
-CONFIG_HISAX_EURO
-  Say Y or N according to the D-channel protocol which your local
-  telephone service company provides.
-
-  NOTE: If you say Y here and you have only one ISDN card installed,
-  you cannot say Y to "HiSax Support for German 1TR6", below. And vice
-  versa.
-
-Support for German tariff info
-CONFIG_DE_AOC
-  If you want that the HiSax hardware driver sends messages to the
-  upper level of the isdn code on each AOCD (Advice Of Charge, During
-  the call -- transmission of the fee information during a call) and
-  on each AOCE (Advice Of Charge, at the End of the call --
-  transmission of fee information at the end of the call), say Y here.
-  This works only in Germany.
-
-Support for Australian Microlink service (not for std. EURO)
-CONFIG_HISAX_ML
-  If you are in Australia and connected to the Microlink telephone
-  network, enable this, because there are little differences in
-  protocol.
-  
-  Please don't enable this in other countries.
-
-HiSax Support for US/NI-1 (not released yet)
-CONFIG_HISAX_NI1
-  Say Y or N according to the D-channel protocol which your local
-  telephone service company provides.
-
-HiSax Support for German 1TR6
-CONFIG_HISAX_1TR6
-  Say Y or N according to the D-channel protocol which your local
-  telephone service company provides.
-
-  NOTE: If you say Y here and you have only one ISDN card installed,
-  you cannot say Y to "HiSax Support for EURO/DSS1", above. And vice
-  versa.
-
 PCBIT-D support
 CONFIG_ISDN_DRV_PCBIT
   This enables support for the PCBIT ISDN-card. This card is
@@ -10731,6 +10856,11 @@
   Choose Y here if you have this FM radio card, and then fill in the 
   port address below.
 
+  If you have GemTeks combined (PnP) sound- and radio card you must use
+  this driver as a module and setup the card with isapnptools. You must
+  also pass the module a suitable io parameter, 0x248 has been reported
+  to be used by these cards.
+
   In order to control your radio card, you will need to use programs
   that are compatible with the Video for Linux API. Information on 
   this API and pointers to "v4l" programs may be found on the WWW at
@@ -11452,6 +11582,14 @@
   boards from BVM Ltd.  Everyone using one of these boards should say
   Y here.
 
+Compaq SMART2 support
+CONFIG_BLK_CPQ_DA
+   This is the driver for Compaq Smart Array controllers.  
+   Everyone using these boards should say Y here.  
+   See "linux/Documentation/cpqarray.txt" for the current list of 
+   boards supported by this driver, and for further information 
+   on the use of this driver. 
+ 
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