Re: stock kernel 2.6.6 ftape driver, debian ftape-util 1:1.09.2000, old colorado jumbo 250(350), - no device or adress -

C.A. 'Duke' Fleming wrote:
>  It's been a while since I set up an ftape box but here's a few things to
> check:
> 
> Make sure that ftape is configured in the kernel to load as a kernel module
> and not compiled into the kernel.

checkd.

> 
> When you compile ftape, make sure you edit the MCONFIG file with the right
> data (IRQ, DMA, etc) for your mobo floppy controller.  This is important.

dont compile, using prebuild modules from debian kernel package, pc 
style standard floppy controller, but i try setting the module parms on 
loading respectively.

> If you don't know, try the defaults but it may not work in which case you
> will need to find out EXCATLY what they are for it to work.

will try.

> 
> After that, there isn't a lot to it.  If you get errors, you will need to
> post a copy of the stdout to be able to get help that is of any value.

no further stderr, just the (standard) message "no device or adress" if 
ftape-tool issues mt cmds. usual if a driver is misconfigured or not 
present. but it is.

the fc is isa, isnt it? is there a "lspci" for isa or what are standard 
pc fc io,irq,dma?

> 
> Cheers.
> 
> DF
thx
tom


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