ALI M5529 linux driver 1.0 beta 3 (Sep. 6, 1999)
This version ensures (U)DMA support for ALI 1543 and 1543C,
1535, 1535D onboard chipsets (for kernel version 2.2.x and
2.3.x).
[Changes]
1. Display an ALi logo, you can see it only when your
ALi driver works properly. The logo is similar to this one
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* ALi IDE driver (1.0 beta3) *
* Chip Revision is C2 *
* Maximum capability is - UDMA 66 *
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2. Fix a DMA problem when we set (U)DMA mode to "old" device.
(When the old device is still "BUSY", the driver should wait
it much longer before theat it as an error)
3. Fix a bug about the Ali old chips that does not support UDMA.
4. Two patches are available now --- 2.2.12 and 2.3.16
[Getting the newest version]
You can always find the newest beta version in
http://bean.cs.ccu.edu.tw/~trouble/LinuxIDE
I'll try to fix bugs as soon as possible, and put a
new patch here. When I think the patch solve problems
reported by users, I'll inform the MIS to put it to
the ALi website (http://www.ali.com.tw). So, befor you
report yor problems to me, you should download the newest
one and test it.
[Install]
See INSTALL
[Reporting your problems]
If you can not understand the procedure described below or you have
any suggession, feel free to contact me (cjtsai@ali.com.tw)
1. Make sure that you use the newest driver (http://bean.cs.ccu.edu.tw)
and you can see the ALi logo (see [Changes]) during the boot time.
2. After you "login" into your system, get a ali_ide.log by:
(a) Type:
dmesg > ali_ide.log
(b) If your problem is about the disablment of DMA, use "hdparm" on
the error devices. For example, you have two devices /dev/hda
and /dev/hdc. Type:
hdparm -t /dev/hda /dev/hdc >> ali_ide.log
(Note: use '>>', not '>')
3. e-mail the "ali_ide.log" to me (cjtsai@ali.com.tw)
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.