Concur that this seems to be a special case, whereunder the slamr driver is sufficing for an AC'97 series modem, for which the snd-intel8x0m is typically recommended. MarvS scanModem maintainer On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Antonio Olivares <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 7:39 AM, Marvin Stodolsky > <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Davide, >> >> Thanks for the report. It looks as if: >> 1) the slamr driver (rather than snd-intel8x0m) suffices for your >> Modem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller " >>> CLASS=0703 >>> PCIDEV=1039:7013 >>> SUBSYS=1558:2202 >>> IRQ=10 >>> SOFT=1039:7013.MC97 >>> CodecArchived=SIL22 >> wherein SIL22 is a Smartlink codec. >> This is a good result, because your sound and modem support are now independent. >> >> 2) slamr functioning under 2.6.28 no longer needs ungrab-winmodem >> This was a hoped for change, though we did not no when kernel changes >> would make it possible. >> >> Antonio, >> Please check whether ungrab-winmodem is still necessary under your >> 2.6.30 kernel. > I still need it :(, it will show that the serial grabbed the modem. > > I can send you output in this case to show that it is needed. > > Regards, > > > Antonio >> >> MarvS >> >> On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 3:36 AM, <davidealiperti@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> Hi Marvis, >>> >>> here the output of the command and the modemdata: >>> >>> marina@marina-desktop:~$ lsmod |grep ungrab >>> marina@marina-desktop:~$ lsmod |grep slamr >>> slamr 435496 2 >>> >>> >>> Only plain text email is forwarded by the Discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx List >>> Server, >>> as HTML can contain viruses. Use as the email Subject Line: >>> YourName, YourCountry kernel 2.6.28-11-generic >>> With this Subject Line cogent experts will be alerted, and useful case >>> names left in the Archive. >>> YourCountry will enable Country specific guidance. Linux experts in >>> YourCountry >>> can be found through: http://www.linux.org/groups/index.html. >>> They will know your Country's modem code, which may be essential for dialup >>> service. >>> Responses from Discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx are sometimes blocked by an Internet >>> Provider mail filters. >>> So in a day, also check the Archived responses at http://www.linmodems.org >>> -------------------------- System information ---------------------------- >>> CPU=i686, >>> Linux version 2.6.28-11-generic (buildd@palmer) (gcc version 4.3.3 (Ubuntu >>> 4.3.3-5ubuntu4) ) #42-Ubuntu SMP Fri Apr 17 01:57:59 UTC 2009 >>> scanModem update of: 2009_11_14 >>> The modem symbolic link is /dev/modem -> ttySL0 >>> The slmodemd set symbolic link is /dev/ttySL0 -> /dev/pts/0 >>> >>> Presently install your Linux Distributions dkms package. It provides for >>> automated driver updates, >>> following upgrade of your kernel. For details see >>> http://linux.dell.com/projects.shtml#dkms >>> >>> There are no blacklisted modem drivers in /etc/modprobe* files >>> >>> Potentially useful modem drivers now loaded are: >>> slamr >>> >>> slamrTest=mc97 codec >>> Attached USB devices are: >>> ID 15d9:0a33 >>> ID 090c:1000 Feiya Technology Corp. Memory Bar >>> If a cellphone is not detected, see >>> http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-878554.html >>> A sample report is: >>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-nineth/msg00578.html >>> >>> If a USB modem or cellphone is attached and was not detected, please >>> provide available information in your request to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> >>> For candidate card in slot 00:01.6, firmware information and bootup >>> diagnostics are: >>> PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name >>> ---------- --------- --------- -------------- >>> 00:01.6 1039:7013 1558:2202 Modem: Silicon Integrated >>> Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller >>> >>> Modem interrupt assignment and sharing: >>> 10: 18000 XT-PIC-XT eth0, SiS630 >>> --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:01.6 ---- >>> [ 0.939028] pci 0000:00:01.6: reg 10 io port: [0x3600-0x36ff] >>> [ 0.939038] pci 0000:00:01.6: reg 14 io port: [0x3800-0x387f] >>> [ 0.939073] pci 0000:00:01.6: PME# supported from D3hot D3cold >>> [ 0.939080] pci 0000:00:01.6: PME# disabled >>> [ 2.922090] serial 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C -> Link[LNKC] -> GSI 10 >>> (level, low) -> IRQ 10 >>> [ 2.922107] serial 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C disabled >>> [ 18.723333] slamr 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C -> Link[LNKC] -> GSI 10 (level, >>> low) -> IRQ 10 >>> [ 416.291258] slamr 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C disabled >>> [ 433.774476] slamr 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C -> Link[LNKC] -> GSI 10 (level, >>> low) -> IRQ 10 >>> >>> The PCI slot 00:01.6 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. >>> >>> >>> >>> ===== Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) diagnostics ===== >>> The ALSA packages provide audio support and also drivers for some modems. >>> ALSA diagnostics are written during bootup to /proc/asound/ folders. >>> >>> The ALSA verion is 1.0.18 >>> The modem cards detected by "aplay -l" are: None >>> >>> >>> The /proc/asound/pcm file reports: >>> ----------------------- >>> 00-00: trident_dx_nx : Trident 4DWave : playback 32 : capture 1 >>> 00-01: trident_dx_nx IEC958 : Trident 4DWave IEC958 : playback 1 >>> >>> about /proc/asound/cards: >>> ------------------------ >>> 0 [SI7018 ]: SI7018 - SiS SI7018 >>> SiS SI7018 PCI Audio at 0x3400, irq 5 >>> === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent software. >>> === >>> >>> Predictive diagnostics for card in bus 00:01.6: >>> Modem chipset detected on >>> NAME="Modem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller " >>> CLASS=0703 >>> PCIDEV=1039:7013 >>> SUBSYS=1558:2202 >>> IRQ=10 >>> SOFT=1039:7013.MC97 >>> CodecArchived=SIL22 >>> slamrTest=mc97 codec >>> IDENT=slmodemd >>> SLMODEMD_DEVICE=modem:1 >>> >>> For candidate modem in: 00:01.6 >>> 0703 Modem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller >>> Primary device ID: 1039:7013 >>> Subsystem PCI_id 1558:2202 >>> Softmodem codec or chipset from diagnostics: >>> from Archives: SIL22 >>> >>> >>> >>> Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd >>> >>> An ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) modem driver: >>> provides Low Level support enabling contact with the modem hardware. >>> For all BUT Conexant chip soft modems (using hsfmodem software) >>> complementary High Level support is through a Smartlink utility: slmodemd >>> >>> Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ >>> the package SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack under >>> Linux with: >>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz >>> and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with >>> command: >>> sudo slmodemd -c YOUR_COUNTRY --alsa modem:1 >>> reporting dynamic creation of ports: >>> /dev/ttySL0 --> /dev/pts/N , with N some number >>> Read DOCs/Smartlink.txt and Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt for follow through >>> guidance. >>> >>> Writing DOCs/Smartlink.txt >>> >>> Message >>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-seventh/msg01358.html >>> is in part summarized below. >>> >>> The snd-trident driver is not fully compatible with slmodemd support. >>> The may be errors written to /var/log/messages like: >>> codec_semaphore: semaphore is not ready [0x1][0x1300] >>> Check with: >>> $ dmesg | grep semaphore >>> >>> A potential work around is to unload drivers: >>> # modprobe -r snd-intel8x0m >>> # modprobe -r snd-intel8x0 >>> # modprobe -r snd-trident >>> >>> Then reload only: >>> # modprobe snd-intel8x0 >>> # modprobe snd-intel8x0m >>> and test the modem. >>> >>> If snd-trident cannot be unloaded, it may be necessary to disable it by: >>> # cd /lib/modules/2.6.17-10-generic/kernel/sound/pci/trident/ >>> # mv snd-trident.ko snd-trident.ko~ >>> After a reboot, verify that the driver is not loaded. It should NOT be >>> disaplayed by: >>> $ lsmod | grep snd-trident. >>> >>> Once a success with the modem has been obtained, the setup can be made >>> easier by >>> adding to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist (or equivalent on your System) >>> blacklist snd_intel8x0m >>> blacklist snd_trident >>> >>> and to /etc/modules >>> snd_intel8x0 >>> snd_intel8x0m >>> >>> On Ubuntu systems such edits of Root permission files can be done with: >>> $ sudo gedit path_to/FileName >>> >>> ============ end Smartlink section ===================== >>> >>> Completed candidate modem analyses. >>> >>> The base of the UDEV device file system is: /dev/.udev >>> >>> Versions adequately match for the compiler installed: 4.3.3 >>> and the compiler used in kernel assembly: 4.3.3 >>> >>> >>> >>> Minimal compiling resources appear complete: >>> make utility - /usr/bin/make >>> Compiler version 4.3 >>> linuc_headers base folder /lib/modules/2.6.28-11-generic/build >>> >>> However some compilations and executable functions may need additional >>> files, >>> in the FileNames.h (so called kernel "h"eaders) collection installed in >>> /usr/include/ . >>> For martian_modem, additional required packages are needed. The also >>> required headers of package libc6 are commonly installed by default. >>> Compiling hsfmodem drivers does require linux-libc-dev and libc6-dev >>> packages, for kernels 2.6.24 and later versions. >>> In not included on your install CD, search for them at >>> http://packages.ubuntu.com >>> or comparable Repository for other Linux distros. >>> When compiling ALSA drivers, the utility "patch" will also be needed. >>> >>> >>> Compressed files at: /usr/src/alsa-driver.tar.bz2 >>> >>> >>> If a driver compilation fails, with message including some lack of some >>> FileName.h (stdio.h for example), then >>> Some additional kernel-header files need installation to /usr/include. The >>> minimal additional packages are libc6-dev >>> and any of its dependents, under Ubuntu linux-libc-dev >>> >>> If an alternate ethernet connection is available, >>> $ apt-get update >>> $ apt-get -s install linux-kernel-devel >>> will install needed packages. >>> For Debian/Ubuntu related distributions, run the following command to >>> display the needed package list: >>> >>> Otherwise packages have to be found through http://packages.ubuntu.com >>> Once downloaded and transferred into a Linux partition, >>> they can be installed alltogether with: >>> $ sudo dpkg -i *.deb >>> >>> >>> Checking pppd properties: >>> -rwsr-xr-- 1 root dip 277352 2009-02-20 18:25 /usr/sbin/pppd >>> >>> In case of an "error 17" "serial loopback" problem, see: >>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/linmodems/archive-sixth/msg02637.html >>> >>> To enable dialout without Root permission do: >>> $ su - root (not for Ubuntu) >>> sudo chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd >>> or under Ubuntu related Linuxes >>> sudo chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd >>> >>> Checking settings of: /etc/ppp/options >>> asyncmap 0 >>> noauth >>> crtscts >>> lock >>> hide-password >>> modem >>> proxyarp >>> noipx >>> >>> In case of a message like: >>> Warning: Could not modify /etc/ppp/pap-secrets: Permission denied >>> see http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-sixth/msg04656.html >>> >>> Read Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt concerning other COMM channels: eth0 >>> Which can interfere with Browser naviagation. >>> >>> Don't worry about the following, it is for experts should trouble shooting >>> be necessary. >>> ========================================================== >>> >>> Checking for modem support lines: >>> -------------------------------------- >>> /device/modem symbolic link: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 6 2009-11-19 09:19 >>> /dev/modem -> ttySL0 >>> slmodemd created symbolic link /dev/ttySL0: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 10 >>> 2009-11-19 09:26 /dev/ttySL0 -> /dev/pts/0 >>> Within /etc/udev/ files: >>> >>> Within /etc/modprobe.conf files: >>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem.conf:# Uncomment these entries in order to >>> blacklist unwanted modem drivers >>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem.conf:# blacklist snd-atiixp-modem >>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem.conf:# blacklist snd-via82xx-modem >>> /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf:options snd-atiixp-modem index=-2 >>> /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf:options snd-via82xx-modem index=-2 >>> Within any ancient /etc/devfs files: >>> >>> Within ancient kernel 2.4.n /etc/module.conf files: >>> sudo modprobe ungrab_winmodems >>> --------- end modem support lines -------- >>> >>> thank again >>> ciao >>> >> >
