Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu CPU=i686, Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic

[Jacques Goldberg <Jacques.Goldberg@xxxxxxx>]

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Mark Sobell's  Introduction to System V to learn and master the power of 
Unix/Linux ommand mode.


Jacques


Jacques



Marvin Stodolsky wrote:

> Terry,
>
> You time would be best spent enjoying the modem success you have had
> per earlier instructions.
>
> Second to that is fine learning to use the COMMAND line.  I thus
> started when I was your age.
> Since you are using Ubuntu, I recommend that you just use the Ubuntu
> install disk in Test/NoInstall mode.
> It has all utiities you will need.
>
> After a bootup, just open a console and get full Root priviledges with:
> $ sudo su root
> You want to practice using the command:  mount
> the script browsers:  less  or more
> the minimal editor: nano
>
> A good free source on Linux and the Command Line instruction is
> http://www.dsl.org/cookbook/
>
> MarvS
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 10:44 AM,  <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>   
> > I'm 57 Years young so I tell myself. I beleve with time I can Learn.
> > I will go ahead & dl & burn SystemRescueCD so I have two sourses.
> > Info on Learning command line resourses?
> >
> > Marvin Stodolsky,& Roland Hughes,& All Who Help Thank You.
> >
> > PS:May God Bless You All.
> >
> > Terry W. Ray
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Roland Hughes" <roland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Cc: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>, twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2009 10:13:35 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> > Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu CPU=i686, Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic
> >
> > While you will need some command skills, you should DL and burn a copy of
> > SystemRescueCD. I have used its tools to fix machines before.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thursday 08 October 2009 06:41:42 pm Marvin Stodolsky wrote:
> >     
> > > Terry
> > >
> > > Do
> > > $ sudo mv /etc/modprobe.d/terry.con /etc/modprobe.d/terry.conf
> > > to stop the:
> > > WARNING: All config files need .conf: /etc/modprobe.d/terry.con, it
> > > will be ignored in a future release.
> > >
> > > $ sudo modprobe agrserial
> > > should be done after each bootup, to create the modem port
> > >
> > > Your Ubuntu install disk can be used as a Rescue Disk But for any
> > > Rescue Disk experiemce in Command line usage is necessary.
> > >
> > > MarvS
> > >
> > > On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 4:11 PM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >       
> > > > Hi:
> > > >
> > > > The sudo modprobe sgrserial works but fails after reboot.
> > > > Before & after For candidate card in slot 00:0a.0, posted below.
> > > > The /etc/modprobe.d/terry.con is empty. posted below the /terry.conf.
> > > > The ModemData.txt before & after attached.
> > > >
> > > > I looked at the /etc/modprobe.d/agrsm.conf.
> > > > Should I go ahead & make a rescue disk, if so info on howto.
> > > > I could sudo modprobe sgrserial wenever I fax somthing ????
> > > > I am willing to try whatever if it might help you, me,and others on the
> > > > list.
> > > >
> > > > Terry Ray
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > -------------------
> > > >
> > > > /etc/modprobe.d/terry.conf
> > > > blacklist snd_atiixp_modem
> > > > blacklist snd_via82xx_modem
> > > > # only supporting old parallel printers
> > > > blacklist parport
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > -------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~$ sudo modprobe agrserial
> > > > [sudo] password for terry:
> > > > WARNING: All config files need .conf: /etc/modprobe.d/terry.con, it will
> > > > be ignored in a future release. WARNING: All config files need .conf:
> > > > /etc/modprobe.d/terry.con, it will be ignored in a future release.
> > > > WARNING: All config files need .conf: /etc/modprobe.d/terry.con, it will
> > > > be ignored in a future release.
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > --------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > For candidate card in slot 00:0a.0, firmware information and bootup
> > > > diagnostics are: PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name
> > > > ---------- --------- --------- --------------
> > > > 00:0a.0 11c1:048c 11c1:044c Communication controller:
> > > > Agere Systems V.92 56K WinModem
> > > >
> > > > Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > > > --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:0a.0 ----
> > > > [ 0.503739] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> > > > [0xdd000000-0xdd0000ff] [ 0.503745] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 14 io port:
> > > > [0xa000-0xa007] [ 0.503751] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 18 io port:
> > > > [0xa400-0xa4ff] [ 0.503772] pci 0000:00:0a.0: supports D2
> > > > [ 0.503774] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# supported from D2 D3hot D3cold
> > > > [ 0.503778] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > [ 0.547087] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ
> > > > 18
> > > >
> > > > The PCI slot 00:0a.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
> > > > a bootup process, but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
> > > > but the modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> > > > fixes. Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > if help is needed.
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > For candidate card in slot 00:0a.0, firmware information and bootup
> > > > diagnostics are: PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name
> > > > ---------- --------- --------- --------------
> > > > 00:0a.0 11c1:048c 11c1:044c Communication controller:
> > > > Agere Systems V.92 56K WinModem
> > > >
> > > > Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > > > --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:0a.0 ----
> > > > [ 0.503739] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> > > > [0xdd000000-0xdd0000ff] [ 0.503745] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 14 io port:
> > > > [0xa000-0xa007] [ 0.503751] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 18 io port:
> > > > [0xa400-0xa4ff] [ 0.503772] pci 0000:00:0a.0: supports D2
> > > > [ 0.503774] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# supported from D2 D3hot D3cold
> > > > [ 0.503778] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > [ 0.547087] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ
> > > > 18 [ 2322.748189] agrsm 0000:00:0a.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) ->
> > > > IRQ 18
> > > >
> > > > The PCI slot 00:0a.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
> > > > a bootup process, but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
> > > > but the modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> > > > fixes. Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > if help is needed.
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > -----------------------------
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > To: twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2009 7:41:41 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> > > > Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu CPU=i686, Linux
> > > > version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > >
> > > > Terry,
> > > >
> > > > With the agrsm-tools installed already:
> > > > $ sudo modprobe agrserial
> > > > will suffice to load the drivers and create the ports.
> > > >
> > > > MarvS
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:10 AM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > >         
> > > > > Hi:
> > > > >
> > > > > Roland Hughes thank you for the info on pnp bios win xp.
> > > > > I know I would get lost with doing code. I'm almost lost with a little
> > > > > bit of sudo.
> > > > >
> > > > > The ModemData.txt is after sudo agrsm-test.
> > > > >
> > > > > This is before & after sudo agrsm-test
> > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~$ dmesg | grep 00:0a.0
> > > > > [ 0.503739] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 10 32bit mmio: [0xdd000000-0xdd0000ff]
> > > > > [ 0.503745] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 14 io port: [0xa000-0xa007]
> > > > > [ 0.503750] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 18 io port: [0xa400-0xa4ff]
> > > > > [ 0.503771] pci 0000:00:0a.0: supports D2
> > > > > [ 0.503774] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# supported from D2 D3hot D3cold
> > > > > [ 0.503778] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > > [ 0.547062] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18
> > > > >
> > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~$ dmesg | grep 00:0a.0
> > > > > [ 773.025648] agrsm 0000:00:0a.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) ->
> > > > > IRQ 18
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm using efax-gtk put in settings modem ttySAGR.
> > > > >
> > > > > efax-0.9a: 20:31:06 failed page /home/terry/Documents/Dentist/out.ps.001
> > > > > efax-0.9a: 20:31:43 opened /dev/ttySAGR
> > > > > efax-0.9a: 20:31:44 using Agere SoftModem Version 2.1.40 in class 1
> > > > > efax-0.9a: 20:31:44 dialing T63xxxxx
> > > > >
> > > > > *** Stopping send/receive session ***
> > > > >
> > > > > I did this to see if it would dialout & it did.
> > > > > But on reboot it's lost rerun sudo agrsm-test to get back?
> > > > > I have GNOME PPP it found the modem to but reboot lost too.
> > > > > Dont need it for isp have cable modem works great found on install of
> > > > > os. I just need the efax-gtk to work.
> > > > >
> > > > > Marvin Stodolsky your info is Great.
> > > > > This is the first time the modem has ben found must be close.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank You All
> > > > >
> > > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > To: twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 5:39:12 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> > > > > Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu CPU=i686, Linux
> > > > > version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > > >
> > > > > Terry
> > > > >
> > > > > Just install the attached with:
> > > > > $ sudo agrsm-tools*.deb
> > > > >
> > > > > Send us the output log.
> > > > > You can run the test in the future by, without re-installing the package
> > > > > with:: $ sudo agrsm-test
> > > > >
> > > > > MarvS
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM, Marvin Stodolsky
> > > > >
> > > > > <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > >           
> > > > > > Terry,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Under the conditions of your 2nd attached ModemData,txt
> > > > > > --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:0a.0 ----
> > > > > > [ 0.503934] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> > > > > > [0xdd000000-0xdd0000ff] [ 0.503940] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 14 io port:
> > > > > > [0xa000-0xa007]
> > > > > > [ 0.503946] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 18 io port: [0xa400-0xa4ff]
> > > > > > [ 0.503966] pci 0000:00:0a.0: supports D2
> > > > > > [ 0.503969] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# supported from D2 D3hot D3cold
> > > > > > [ 0.503973] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > > > [ 0.547527] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ
> > > > > > 18 ------------
> > > > > > in the end there is a successful acquisition of IRQ 18, meaning the
> > > > > > CPU will control the modem through it!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Your next step under this bootup condition is to retest (which is the
> > > > > > command in scanModem)
> > > > > > $ dmesg | grep 00:0a.0
> > > > > > which should again display info like this, particularly the IRQ 18
> > > > > > assigment.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'ii send you the agrsm-tools.deb to help setup the modem.
> > > > > > Report back on its output.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 1:15 PM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > >             
> > > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > > > I did in order
> > > > > > > 1) For candidate card in slot 00:0a.0, firmware information and bootup
> > > > > > > diagnostics are: PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name
> > > > > > > ---------- --------- --------- --------------
> > > > > > > 00:0a.0 11c1:048c 11c1:044c Communication controller: Agere Systems
> > > > > > > V.92 56K WinModem
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > > > > > > 15: 3835 IO-APIC-edge pata_via
> > > > > > > --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:0a.0 ----
> > > > > > > [ 0.537323] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> > > > > > > [0xdd000000-0xdd0000ff] [ 0.537329] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 14 io port:
> > > > > > > [0xa000-0xa007] [ 0.537334] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 18 io port:
> > > > > > > [0xa400-0xa4ff] [ 0.537355] pci 0000:00:0a.0: supports D2
> > > > > > > [ 0.537357] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# supported from D2 D3hot D3cold
> > > > > > > [ 0.537362] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The PCI slot 00:0a.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
> > > > > > > a bootup process, but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
> > > > > > > but the modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> > > > > > > fixes. Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to
> > > > > > > discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx if help is needed.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 2a) For candidate card in slot 00:0a.0, firmware information and
> > > > > > > bootup diagnostics are: PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name
> > > > > > > ---------- --------- --------- --------------
> > > > > > > 00:0a.0 11c1:048c 11c1:044c Communication controller: Agere Systems
> > > > > > > V.92 56K WinModem
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > > > > > > --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:0a.0 ----
> > > > > > > [ 0.503934] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> > > > > > > [0xdd000000-0xdd0000ff] [ 0.503940] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 14 io port:
> > > > > > > [0xa000-0xa007] [ 0.503946] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 18 io port:
> > > > > > > [0xa400-0xa4ff] [ 0.503966] pci 0000:00:0a.0: supports D2
> > > > > > > [ 0.503969] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# supported from D2 D3hot D3cold
> > > > > > > [ 0.503973] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > > > > [ 0.547527] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ
> > > > > > > 18
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The PCI slot 00:0a.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
> > > > > > > a bootup process, but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
> > > > > > > but the modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> > > > > > > fixes. Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to
> > > > > > > discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx if help is needed.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 2b) Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > > > > > > ===================================
> > > > > > > The modem interrupt (IRQ) is 255 . IRQs of 0 or 255 are not
> > > > > > > functional!! The CPU cannot control the modem until this situation is
> > > > > > > corrected!! Possible corrections are:
> > > > > > > 1) Within the boot up BIOS, change from a Windows to a non-PNP/Other
> > > > > > > Operating System type. Instructions for accessing BIOS are at:
> > > > > > > http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/resources.html within: Additional
> > > > > > > Resourcces. 2a) Add an option "pci=routeirq" to the kernel boot up
> > > > > > > line.
> > > > > > > Here is an example paragraph from /boot/grub/menu.lst :
> > > > > > > title Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.15-26-686
> > > > > > > root (hd0,6)
> > > > > > > kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.15-26-686 root=/dev/hda7 ro pci=routeirq
> > > > > > > initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.15-26-686
> > > > > > > savedefault
> > > > > > > 2b) Same as above, but use "pollirq" instead of "pci=routeirq".
> > > > > > > 3) Within some BIOS setups, IRQ assignments can be changed.
> > > > > > > 4) On non-laptop systems, moving the modem card to another slot has
> > > > > > > helped. 5) Sometimes upgrading the kernel changes IRQ assignment.
> > > > > > > =====================================
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:0a.0 ----
> > > > > > > [ 0.503924] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> > > > > > > [0xdd000000-0xdd0000ff] [ 0.503930] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 14 io port:
> > > > > > > [0xa000-0xa007] [ 0.503936] pci 0000:00:0a.0: reg 18 io port:
> > > > > > > [0xa400-0xa4ff] [ 0.503956] pci 0000:00:0a.0: supports D2
> > > > > > > [ 0.503959] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# supported from D2 D3hot D3cold
> > > > > > > [ 0.503963] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The PCI slot 00:0a.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
> > > > > > > a bootup process, but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
> > > > > > > but the modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> > > > > > > fixes. Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to
> > > > > > > discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx if help is needed.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > 3) Not in my Bios.
> > > > > > > 4) No more slots
> > > > > > > 5) No upgrading
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I put up this in order list so you would Know witch ModemData.txt is
> > > > > > > witch in the attchments. I have DuelBoot Win XP & Ubuntu. Would the
> > > > > > > pnp os change in Bios mess with win xp?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Agan Thank You
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > To: twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > > > Cc: "Linmodems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 5:40:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> > > > > > > Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu CPU=i686, Linux
> > > > > > > version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Terry,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The possibilties below have to be tested one at a time.
> > > > > > > Each time reboot and rerun scanModem
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > ----- The modem interrupt (IRQ) is 255 . IRQs of 0 or 255 are not
> > > > > > > functional!! The CPU cannot control the modem until this situation is
> > > > > > > corrected!! Possible corrections are:
> > > > > > > 1) Within the boot up BIOS, change from a Windows to a
> > > > > > > non-PNP/Other Operating System type.
> > > > > > > Instructions for accessing BIOS are at:
> > > > > > > http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/resources.html within:
> > > > > > > Additional Resourcces.
> > > > > > > 2a) Add an option "pci=routeirq" to the kernel boot up line.
> > > > > > > Here is an example paragraph from /boot/grub/menu.lst :
> > > > > > > title Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.15-26-686
> > > > > > > root (hd0,6)
> > > > > > > kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.15-26-686 root=/dev/hda7 ro pci=routeirq
> > > > > > > initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.15-26-686
> > > > > > > savedefault
> > > > > > > 2b) Same as above, but use "pollirq" instead of "pci=routeirq".
> > > > > > > 3) Within some BIOS setups, IRQ assignments can be changed.
> > > > > > > 4) On non-laptop systems, moving the modem card to another slot has
> > > > > > > helped. 5) Sometimes upgrading the kernel changes IRQ
> > > > > > > assignment.---------
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 12:24 PM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > > >               
> > > > > > > > Here is the rerun of ModemData.txt
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I started reading a free Linux Howto Sudo.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thank You
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > To: twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > > > > Cc: "Linmodems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 12:15:15 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada
> > > > > > > > Central Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu CPU=i686,
> > > > > > > > Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Terry,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > The drivers were installed to
> > > > > > > > /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/updates/dkms/ When ever the kernel is
> > > > > > > > updated, the dkms tool will compile matching agrmodem.ko and
> > > > > > > > agrserial.ko for the new kernel. The
> > > > > > > > agrsm048pci-2.1.60 package NEVER has to be reinstalled.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > When you bootup, again run
> > > > > > > > $ ./scanModem
> > > > > > > > to check if the presence of the drivers had aided the problem:
> > > > > > > > [ 0.499765] pci 0000:00:0a.0: PME# disabled
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > No use doing anything further yet.
> > > > > > > > Until the modem acquires a functional Interrupt, trying dialers is
> > > > > > > > useless.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Send us the ModemData.txt
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 12:13 AM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > > > >                 
> > > > > > > > > Jacques,
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Please replace the same package name in ltmodem/11c11040/
> > > > > > > > > How can I do this?
> > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~$ rm agrsm048*.deb
> > > > > > > > > rm: cannot remove `agrsm048*.deb': No such file or directory
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > IF rm is the remove command i went to the desktop r-click send to
> > > > > > > > > trash? -------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~$ sudo dpkg --purge agrsm048pc
> > > > > > > > > [sudo] password for terry:
> > > > > > > > > dpkg - warning: ignoring request to remove agrsm048pc which isn't
> > > > > > > > > installed.
> > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~$ sudo dpkg --purge agrsm048pci-2.1.60
> > > > > > > > > dpkg - warning: ignoring request to remove agrsm048pci-2.1.60 which
> > > > > > > > > isn't installed.
> > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~$ cd Desktop
> > > > > > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~/Desktop$ sudo dpkg -i agrsm*.deb
> > > > > > > > > Selecting previously deselected package agrsm048pci-2.1.60.
> > > > > > > > > (Reading database ... 230654 files and directories currently
> > > > > > > > > installed.) Unpacking agrsm048pci-2.1.60 (from
> > > > > > > > > agrsm048pci-2.1.60_20090905_i386.deb) ...
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > The dkms driver autocompiling package is installed.
> > > > > > > > > The drivers source code is being installed to the folder /usr/src/
> > > > > > > > > Then the drivers will be compiled and installed by the dkms tool
> > > > > > > > > provided that your System has adequate compiling support.
> > > > > > > > > Following kernel upgrades, complementary drivers will be
> > > > > > > > > automatically compiled and installed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Supported 11c1:048c modem chipset found.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Setting up agrsm048pci-2.1.60 (20090905) ...
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/agrsm048pci/2.1.60/source ->
> > > > > > > > > /usr/src/agrsm048pci-2.1.60
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > DKMS: add Completed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel. Skipping...
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Building module:
> > > > > > > > > cleaning build area....
> > > > > > > > > make KERNELRELEASE=2.6.28-15-generic -C
> > > > > > > > > /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/build
> > > > > > > > > M=/var/lib/dkms/agrsm048pci/2.1.60/build...... cleaning build
> > > > > > > > > area....
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > DKMS: build Completed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > agrmodem.ko:
> > > > > > > > > Running module version sanity check.
> > > > > > > > > - Original module
> > > > > > > > > - No original module exists within this kernel
> > > > > > > > > - Installation
> > > > > > > > > - Installing to /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/updates/dkms/
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > agrserial.ko:
> > > > > > > > > Running module version sanity check.
> > > > > > > > > - Original module
> > > > > > > > > - No original module exists within this kernel
> > > > > > > > > - Installation
> > > > > > > > > - Installing to /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/updates/dkms/
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > depmod.......
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > DKMS: install Completed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > I GNOME PPP,detect.It did not find modem.
> > > > > > > > > I truly am new to this.Like a baby led by the hand step by step.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > MarvS & Jacques & All who Help I Thank You.....
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > > To: twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > > > > > Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 7:51:15 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada
> > > > > > > > > Central Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu
> > > > > > > > > CPU=i686, Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Jacques,
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Please replace the same package name in ltmodem/11c11040/
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Terry,
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > First delete the old package:
> > > > > > > > > $ rm agrsm048*.deb
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Next clean out any old remnants with:
> > > > > > > > > $ sudo dpkg --purge agrsm048pc
> > > > > > > > > $ sudo dpkg --purge agrsm048pci-2.1.60
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Try the attached, per below.
> > > > > > > > > $ sudo dpkg -i agrsm*.deb
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > It was only necessary to change an internal version spec.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Report back
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > > > ======
> > > > > > > > > $ sudo dpkg -i agrsm048pci-2.1.60_20090905_i386.deb
> > > > > > > > > Selecting previously deselected package agrsm048pci-2.1.60.
> > > > > > > > > (Reading database ... 142798 files and directories currently
> > > > > > > > > installed.) Unpacking agrsm048pci-2.1.60 (from
> > > > > > > > > agrsm048pci-2.1.60_20090905_i386.deb) ...
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > The dkms driver autocompiling package is installed.
> > > > > > > > > The drivers source code is being installed to the folder /usr/src/
> > > > > > > > > Then the drivers will be compiled and installed by the dkms tool
> > > > > > > > > provided that your System has adequate compiling support.
> > > > > > > > > Following kernel upgrades, complementary drivers will be
> > > > > > > > > automatically compiled and installed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Supported 11c1:048c or 11c1:048f PCI card modem not found!!
> > > > > > > > > Assuming development work and
> > > > > > > > > thus any proceeding with package installation,
> > > > > > > > > with source code in folder /usr/src/
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Setting up agrsm048pci-2.1.60 (20090905) ...
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Creating symlink /var/lib/dkms/agrsm048pci/2.1.60/source ->
> > > > > > > > > /usr/src/agrsm048pci-2.1.60
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > DKMS: add Completed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Kernel preparation unnecessary for this kernel. Skipping...
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Building module:
> > > > > > > > > cleaning build area....
> > > > > > > > > make KERNELRELEASE=2.6.28-15-generic -C
> > > > > > > > > /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/build
> > > > > > > > > M=/var/lib/dkms/agrsm048pci/2.1.60/build....
> > > > > > > > > cleaning build area....
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > DKMS: build Completed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > agrmodem.ko:
> > > > > > > > > Running module version sanity check.
> > > > > > > > > - Original module
> > > > > > > > > - Found /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/updates/dkms/agrmodem.ko
> > > > > > > > > - Storing in
> > > > > > > > > /var/lib/dkms/agrsm048pci/original_module/2.6.28-15-generic/i686/
> > > > > > > > > - Archiving for uninstallation purposes
> > > > > > > > > - Installation
> > > > > > > > > - Installing to /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/updates/dkms/
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > agrserial.ko:
> > > > > > > > > Running module version sanity check.
> > > > > > > > > - Original module
> > > > > > > > > - Found /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/updates/dkms/agrserial.ko
> > > > > > > > > - Storing in
> > > > > > > > > /var/lib/dkms/agrsm048pci/original_module/2.6.28-15-generic/i686/
> > > > > > > > > - Archiving for uninstallation purposes
> > > > > > > > > - Installation
> > > > > > > > > - Installing to /lib/modules/2.6.28-15-generic/updates/dkms/
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > depmod....
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > DKMS: install Completed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Marvin Stodolsky
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > > > > >                   
> > > > > > > > > > Terry,
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > Just wait. I'll check the agrsm048pci 2.1.60~20090905 package out.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 3:09 PM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >                     
> > > > > > > > > > > This is the readout of of the
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > $ sudo dpkg -i agrsm*.deb
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > terry@LIVINGROOM:~/Desktop$ sudo dpkg -i agrsm*.deb
> > > > > > > > > > > [sudo] password for terry:
> > > > > > > > > > > (Reading database ... 230654 files and directories currently
> > > > > > > > > > > installed.) Preparing to replace agrsm048pci 2.1.60~20090905
> > > > > > > > > > > (using agrsm048pci_2.1.60~20090905_i386.deb) ...
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Error! There are no instances of module: agrsm048pci
> > > > > > > > > > > 2.1.60~20090905 located in the DKMS tree.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > The dkms driver autocompiling package is installed.
> > > > > > > > > > > The drivers source code is being installed to the folder /usr/src/
> > > > > > > > > > > Then the drivers will be compiled and installed by the dkms tool
> > > > > > > > > > > provided that your System has adequate compiling support.
> > > > > > > > > > > Following kernel upgrades, complementary drivers will be
> > > > > > > > > > > automatically compiled and installed.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Supported 11c1:048c modem chipset found.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Unpacking replacement agrsm048pci ...
> > > > > > > > > > > Setting up agrsm048pci (2.1.60~20090905) ...
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Error! Could not find module source directory.
> > > > > > > > > > > Directory: /usr/src/agrsm048pci-2.1.60~20090905 does not exist.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Error! DKMS tree does not contain: agrsm048pci-2.1.60~20090905
> > > > > > > > > > > Build cannot continue without the proper tree.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Error! DKMS tree does not contain: agrsm048pci-2.1.60~20090905
> > > > > > > > > > > Build cannot continue without the proper tree.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > I's this the list that MarvS told me to report back too?
> > > > > > > > > > > What do you think I should do next?
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > PS: I have less than a week of sudo command exp.......
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > I will continue to Thank You All For Your Help..........
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > > > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > > > > To: twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Linmodems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > > > > Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2009 7:12:47 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada
> > > > > > > > > > > Central Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu
> > > > > > > > > > > CPU=i686, Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Under Linux, install the attached and agrsm-tools packages with:
> > > > > > > > > > > $ sudo dpkg -i agrsm*.deb
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 8:10 PM, Marvin Stodolsky
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >                       
> > > > > > > > > > > > Terry,
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > Your modem is a rather strange hack, because
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > Communication controller: Agere Systems V.92 56K WinModem "
> > > > > > > > > > > > CLASS=0780
> > > > > > > > > > > > PCIDEV=11c1:048c
> > > > > > > > > > > > equivalent to PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_048C
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > is usually not coupled with an AC'97 audio card, but is usually
> > > > > > > > > > > > on its own PCI card.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > Regardless from the bottom of
> > > > > > > > > > > > http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ get
> > > > > > > > > > > > wvdial_jaunty_i386.zip for later modem testing and dialout. To
> > > > > > > > > > > > install:
> > > > > > > > > > > > $ unzip wv*.zip
> > > > > > > > > > > > $ cd wvdial_jaunty_i386
> > > > > > > > > > > > $ ls
> > > > > > > > > > > > and install the whole package set with:
> > > > > > > > > > > > $ sudo dpkg -i *.deb
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > From http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/11c11040/
> > > > > > > > > > > > get agrsm-tools_0.0.1_all.deb
> > > > > > > > > > > > which is a complementary testing utility. It will call wvdialconf
> > > > > > > > > > > > if the drivers are functional
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > I'll send you an easy installer package for your modem in a
> > > > > > > > > > > > following email. Should you have an alternate Internet CONNECT,
> > > > > > > > > > > > before your install these packages do:
> > > > > > > > > > > > $ sudo apt-get install dkms
> > > > > > > > > > > > This is an auto updating utility for drivers, but is not
> > > > > > > > > > > > essential.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > Please report back to the List, not me directly.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > > >                         
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi
> > > > > > > > > > > > > The MicroSoft diagnostic for Hardware ID is
> > > > > > > > > > > > > PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_048C&SUBSYS_044C11C1&REV_03 .
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Did not find the SIL ID: . The Query Modem ATI5 has 2.2.98, PCI,
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Perlite, 19 .Look at Attch. ModemLog_LSI
> > > > > > > > > > > > > all ATI at end of log.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > The ModemData.txt is after doing all on list you sent?
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > I Thank You For Your Help
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > > > > > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > > > > > > To: twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2009 8:25:45 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Central Subject: Re: Modem, Terry Ray USA, Illinois, Ubuntu
> > > > > > > > > > > > > CPU=i686, Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Terry,
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > The modem is coupled with the onboard sound AC'97.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > But strangely no Subsystem is reported out, which is where the
> > > > > > > > > > > > > modem chip resides usually.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Could be your modem is some spare parts hack by the motherboard
> > > > > > > > > > > > > assembler. Try in order:
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > 1) Run the Microsoft diagnostics, as described in SoftModem.txt
> > > > > > > > > > > > > to get more info on the modem chip firmware or its drivers
> > > > > > > > > > > > > 2) Detach as many external devices as possible to free up
> > > > > > > > > > > > > resources, reboot & rerun scanModem
> > > > > > > > > > > > > 3) Make a file with:
> > > > > > > > > > > > > 4)
> > > > > > > > > > > > > $ cat /etc/modules
> > > > > > > > > > > > > is there is a line with "lp" put a # in front of it with:
> > > > > > > > > > > > > $ sudo gedit /etc/modules
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > 5) blacklist unnecessary drivers with:
> > > > > > > > > > > > > $ sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/terry.conf
> > > > > > > > > > > > > containing lines:
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > blacklist snd_atiixp_modem
> > > > > > > > > > > > > blacklist snd_via82xx_modem
> > > > > > > > > > > > > # only supporting old parallel printers
> > > > > > > > > > > > > blacklist parport
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Rerun scanModem and report back.
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 1:20 AM, <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > > > >                           
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > I only have PCI modem card Agere Systems V.92 56K WinModem.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > I puled the card out & rerun scanModem.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > The VIA Technologies, Inc. AC'97 Modem Controller I thing is
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > part of the VIA
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > KM400 chipset VIA8237 south bridge or PCI controller or onboard
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > sound AC'97.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > There are no other phone jack but the winmodem pci card
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Your help is greatl....I dont know where you find the
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > time....But I Thank You.....
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Terry W. Ray
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > To: "Terry Ray" <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Cc: discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2009 9:43:07 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Central Subject: Re: Modem
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Terry
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Under Ubuntu CPU=i686, Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > you have two modems installed:
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Communication controller: Agere Systems V.92 56K WinModem "
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > CLASS=0780
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > PCIDEV=11c1:048c
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > with Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ===================================
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > The modem interrupt (IRQ) is 255 . IRQs of 0 or 255 are not
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > functional!!
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Communication controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. AC'97 Modem
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Controller " CLASS=0780
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > PCIDEV=1106:3068
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > 22: 26510 IO-APIC-fasteoi VIA8237
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:11.6 ----
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > [ 12.745251] VIA 82xx Modem 0000:00:11.6: enabling device (0000
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > -> 0001) [ 12.745699] VIA 82xx Modem 0000:00:11.6: PCI INT C ->
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Link[ALKC] -> GSI 22 (level, low) -> IRQ 22
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > [ 13.496024] VIA 82xx Modem 0000:00:11.6: setting latency timer
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > to 64 [ 14.000227] VIA 82xx Modem 0000:00:11.6: PCI INT C
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > disabled [ 14.000248] VIA 82xx Modem: probe of 0000:00:11.6
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > failed with error -13
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Neither of them are currently serviceable under Linux because
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > of IRQ (interrupt) service problem.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please alternately remove one modem card.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Then rerun scanModem and send us the new ModemData.txt for each
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > one. Then we can further advise.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > MarvS
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > scanModem maintainer
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 9:29 PM, Terry Ray <twray4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >                             
> > wrote:
> >     
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am new to gnu/linux. Help Me?
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