README
This file is an introduction to the Oxford Semiconductor PCI to UARTs bridge driver
for the Linux 2.4 kernel.
Files
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1. linux_2.4_serial_patch : This is a patch file for serial.c
2. README : This file.
Supported Devices
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OX16PCI958
OX16PCI954
OX16PCI952
OX16mPCI954
OX16mPCI952
OX16uPCI954
OX16uPCI952
OX16C954 (only when connected to the 8-bit local bus)
OX16C950 (only when connected to the 8-bit local bus)
Supported Kernel Versions
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This patch can be applied to kernel source releases from 2.4.19 to 2.4.32
Using the Patch File
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The following are general guidelines for using the patch file.
1. Copy the patch file:
cp linux_2.4_serial_patch /usr/src/{redhat,OpenLinux,turbo,packages,rpm ..}/drivers/char
2. Cd to the RPM path:
cd /usr/src/{redhat,OpenLinux,turbo,packages,rpm ..}/drivers/char
3. Update the driver code:
patch -b <linux_2.4_serial_patch
(then the file in the directory will be updated, and also the original file
will be copied as serial.c.orig)
4. And then build the Kernel.
Other devices
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The OXCB950 is enabled by using the application "uart_config" released by
Oxford semiconductor.
The OXCF950 is enabled in the standard way. See the following web page for details:
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/PCMCIA-HOWTO.html.
These do not require any driver changes; nor do they require a rebuild of the kernel.
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.