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2007-03-23x86-64: add "local_apic_timer_c2_ok" here tooLinus Torvalds
Needed for any architecture that claims ARCH_APICTIMER_STOPS_ON_C3, not just i386. I'm hoping Thomas will clean this up a bit later.. Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-23[PATCH] i386: add command line option "local_apic_timer_c2_ok"Thomas Gleixner
It turned out that it is almost impossible to trust ACPI, BIOS & Co. regarding the C states. This was the reason to switch the local apic timer off in C2 state already. OTOH there are sane and well behaving systems, which get punished by that decision. Allow the user to confirm that the local apic timer is trustworthy in C2 state. This keeps the default behaviour on the safe side. Signed-off-by: Thomas Gleixner <tglx@linutronix.de> Acked-by: Ingo Molnar <mingo@elte.hu> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-22Merge branch 'release' of ↵Linus Torvalds
git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/lenb/linux-acpi-2.6 * 'release' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/lenb/linux-acpi-2.6: ACPI: IA64: fix %ll build warnings ACPI: IA64: fix allnoconfig build ACPI: Only use IPI on known broken machines (AMD, Dothan/BaniasPentium M) ACPI: ibm-acpi: allow module to load when acpi notifiers can't be set (v2) ACPI: parse 2nd MADT by default ACPICA: revert "acpi_serialize" changes sony-laptop: MAINTAINERS fix entry, add L: and W: ACPI: resolve HP nx6125 S3 immediate wakeup regression ACPI: Add support to parse 2nd MADT
2007-03-22[PATCH] i386: disable local apic timer via command line or dmi quirkThomas Gleixner
The local APIC timer stops to work in deeper C-States. This is handled by the ACPI code and a broadcast mechanism in the clockevents / tick managment code. Some systems do not expose the deeper C-States to the kernel, but switch into deeper C-States behind the kernels back. This delays the local apic timer interrupts for ever and makes the systems unusable. Add a command line option to disable the local apic timer and a dmi quirk for known broken systems. Andi sayeth: While not wrong by itself i think it is still better to use some heuristic -- like "has battery in ACPI" With the DMI table if the problem is more wide spread we will just continue extending it. But anyways should be ok now for .21 although I'm not really happy with it. Signed-off-by: Thomas Gleixner <tglx@linutronix.de> Acked-by: Ingo Molnar <mingo@elte.hu> Cc: john stultz <johnstul@us.ibm.com> Grudgingly-acked-by: Andi Kleen <ak@suse.de> Cc: Len Brown <lenb@kernel.org> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-22[PATCH] Documentation/sysrq.txt: added short description for 'Q' (timerlist)Johannes Weiner
I added the 'Q' to list. A short description in the `Ok, so what can I use them for'-section, on when or why to use it would be nice! Signed-off-by: Johannes Weiner <hannes-kernel@saeurebad.de> Cc: Ingo Molnar <mingo@elte.hu> Cc: Thomas Gleixner <tglx@linutronix.de> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-21[CRYPTO] doc: Fix typo in hash exampleJohannes Schlumberger
there is a tiny bug in Documentation/crypto/api-intro.txt. The file has the following example code: struct scatterlist sg[2]; [...] if (crypto_hash_digest(&desc, &sg, 2, result)) which does not match the declaration of crypto_hash_digest() in include/linux/crypto.h. (static inline int crypto_hash_digest(struct hash_desc *desc, struct scatterlist *sg, unsigned int nbytes, u8 *out) The code in the example passes the address of a pointer (an array actually) as the second argument, while the function expects the pointer itself. I have attached a patch to fix this. Signed-off-by: Herbert Xu <herbert@gondor.apana.org.au>
2007-03-20Pull bugzilla-7465 into release branchLen Brown
2007-03-18Merge branch 'linus' of master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/perex/alsaLinus Torvalds
* 'linus' of master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/perex/alsa: [ALSA] hda-intel - Fix HDA buffer alignment [ALSA] hda-codec - Add model for HP Compaq d5750 [ALSA] hda-codec - Add support for MacBook Pro 1st generation [ALSA] version 1.0.14rc3 [ALSA] hda-codec - Add model for HP Compaq d5700 [ALSA] intel8x0 - Fix Oops at kdump crash kernel [ALSA] hda-codec - Fix speaker output on MacPro [ALSA] hda-codec - more systems for Analog Devices [ALSA] hda-intel - Fix codec probe with ATI contorllers [ALSA] hda-codec - Add suppoprt for Asus M2N-SLI motherboard [ALSA] intel8x0 - Fix speaker output after S2RAM [ALSA] ac97 - fix AD shared shared jack control logic [ALSA] soc - Fix dependencies in Kconfig files
2007-03-16[PATCH] gpio_direction_output() needs an initial valueDavid Brownell
It's been pointed out that output GPIOs should have an initial value, to avoid signal glitching ... among other things, it can be some time before a driver is ready. This patch corrects that oversight, fixing - documentation - platforms supporting the GPIO interface - users of that call (just one for now, others are pending) There's only one user of this call for now since most platforms are still using non-generic GPIO setup code, which in most cases already couples the initial value with its "set output mode" request. Note that most platforms are clear about the hardware letting the output value be set before the pin direction is changed, but the s3c241x docs are vague on that topic ... so those chips might not avoid the glitches. Signed-off-by: David Brownell <dbrownell@users.sourceforge.net> Acked-by: Andrew Victor <andrew@sanpeople.com> Acked-by: Milan Svoboda <msvoboda@ra.rockwell.com> Acked-by: Haavard Skinnemoen <hskinnemoen@atmel.com> Cc: Russell King <rmk@arm.linux.org.uk> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-15[ALSA] hda-codec - Add support for MacBook Pro 1st generationNicolas Boichat
Fix audio on Macbook Pro 1st generation. Signed-off-by: Nicolas Boichat <nicolas@boichat.ch> Signed-off-by: Takashi Iwai <tiwai@suse.de> Signed-off-by: Jaroslav Kysela <perex@suse.cz>
2007-03-15ACPI: parse 2nd MADT by defaultLen Brown
http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7465 Signed-off-by: Len Brown <len.brown@intel.com>
2007-03-14[ALSA] hda-codec - more systems for Analog DevicesTobin Davis
This patch adds support for more systems using Analog Devices codecs. Asus P5B-DLX - AD1988 Toshiba U205 - AD1981 Lenovo M55 - AD1986 Samsung R55 - AD1986 Signed-off-by: Tobin Davis <tdavis@dsl-only.net> Signed-off-by: Takashi Iwai <tiwai@suse.de> Signed-off-by: Jaroslav Kysela <perex@suse.cz>
2007-03-11[WATCHDOG] i8xx TCO driver - mark for removalWim Van Sebroeck
Mark the i8xx TCO driver for removal. Signed-off-by: Wim Van Sebroeck <wim@iguana.be>
2007-03-11ACPI: Add support to parse 2nd MADTLen Brown
When a BIOS bug presents multiple APIC/MADTs, Linux currently uses the 1st and ignores the 2nd. But some machines work better if we use the 2nd. http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7465 Add a warning and boot parameter "acpi_apic_instance=2" to allow parsing the 2nd. No change to default behaviour in this patch. Signed-off-by: Len Brown <len.brown@intel.com>
2007-03-09Pull misc-for-upstream into release branchLen Brown
2007-03-08[PATCH] update 'getting sparse' info.Dave Jones
- point to the sparse webpage - use git:// instead of rsync:// Signed-off-by: Dave Jones <davej@redhat.com> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-07Merge master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/lethal/sh-2.6Linus Torvalds
* master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/lethal/sh-2.6: sh: Kill off I/O cruft for R7780RP. sh: Revert lazy dcache writeback changes. sh: Enable SM501 support for RTS7751R2D. sh: Use L1_CACHE_BYTES for .data.cacheline_aligned. sysctl: Support vdso_enabled sysctl on SH. sh: Fix kernel thread stack corruption with preempt. doc: Add SH to vdso and earlyprintk in kernel-parameters.txt sh: Fix sigmask trampling in signal delivery. sh: Clear UBC when not in use.
2007-03-07ACPI: Add kernel-parameters hint that acpi=off doesn't work on IA64.Bernhard Walle
Signed-off-by: Bernhard Walle <bwalle@suse.de> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Len Brown <len.brown@intel.com>
2007-03-06Merge branch 'linus' of master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/perex/alsaLinus Torvalds
* 'linus' of master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/perex/alsa: [ALSA] version 1.0.14rc3 [ALSA] cmipci - Allow to disable integrated FM port [ALSA] hda-codec - Fix logic error in headphone mute for Conexant codecs [ALSA] hda-codec - Add missing Mic Boost for AD1986A codec [ALSA] ac97 - Add Thinkpad X31 and R40 to AD1981x blacklist [ALSA] Add missing sysfs device assignment for ALSA PCI drivers [ALSA] hda-codec - Define pin configs for MacBooks [ALSA] hda-codec - Add missing Mic Boost controls for ALC262 [ALSA] soc - WM9712 PCM volume [ALSA] soc - Fix WM9712 register cache entry [ALSA] hda-codec - Add method for configuring Mac Pro without PCI SSID [ALSA] hda-codec - Add LFE support on Dell M90
2007-03-06[PATCH] knfsd: provide sunrpc pool_mode module optionGreg Banks
Provide a module param "pool_mode" for sunrpc.ko which allows a sysadmin to choose the mode for mapping NFS thread service pools to CPUs. Values are: auto choose a mapping mode heuristically global (default, same as the pre-2.6.19 code) a single global pool percpu one pool per CPU pernode one pool per NUMA node Note that since 2.6.19 the hardcoded behaviour has been "auto", this patch makes the default "global". The pool mode can be changed after boot/modprobe using /sys, if the NFS and lockd services have been shut down. A useful side effect of this change is to fix a small memory leak when unloading the module. Signed-off-by: Greg Banks <gnb@melbourne.sgi.com> Signed-off-by: Neil Brown <neilb@suse.de> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-06[ALSA] cmipci - Allow to disable integrated FM portTakashi Iwai
The driver didn't allow to disable the integrated FM port (if available), and this annoyed people who don't want FM port. Now fm_port=0 disables the FM port unconditionally. fm_port=1 is used for enabling the integrated FM port (as default). Also fixed the documentation about this option. Fix ALSA bug#2491. Signed-off-by: Takashi Iwai <tiwai@suse.de> Signed-off-by: Jaroslav Kysela <perex@suse.cz>
2007-03-06[ALSA] hda-codec - Define pin configs for MacBooksTakashi Iwai
Define pin configs for MacBook and MacBook Pro with STAC92xx codecs. The latter is detected automatically by checking codec SSID now. Also, fixed the documentation regarding available modeliof sigmatel codec chips. Signed-off-by: Takashi Iwai <tiwai@suse.de> Signed-off-by: Jaroslav Kysela <perex@suse.cz>
2007-03-05[PATCH] Documentation for io-accounting / reporting via procfsRoland Kletzing
Add some documentation for the new and very useful io-accounting feature. It's being added to Documentation/filesystems/proc.txt Signed-off-by: Roland Kletzing <devzero@web.de> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-05[PATCH] schedule wext/rtnl for removalJohannes Berg
Since wext is being replaced as fast as we can (it'll probably stick around for legacy drivers though) and the wext/netlink stuff was never really used, this schedules it for removal. The removal schedule is tight but there are no users of the code, the main user of the wext user interface are the wireless-tools, they only have an alpha version using the netlink interface and even that is incomplete. Signed-off-by: Johannes Berg <johannes@sipsolutions.net> Signed-off-by: John W. Linville <linville@tuxdriver.com> Cc: Jeff Garzik <jeff@garzik.org> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-05doc: Add SH to vdso and earlyprintk in kernel-parameters.txtPaul Mundt
SH supports both of these options, add it to the docs. Signed-off-by: Paul Mundt <lethal@linux-sh.org>
2007-03-04Merge master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bart/ide-2.6Linus Torvalds
* master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bart/ide-2.6: ide: make legacy IDE VLB modules check for the "probe" kernel params (v2) ide: remove some obsoleted kernel params (v2) ide/pci/delkin_cb.c: pci_module_init to pci_register_driver scc_pata: bugfix for checking DMA IRQ status ide: remove a ton of pointless #undef REALLY_SLOW_IO siimage: DRAC4 note adjust legacy IDE resource setting (v2) ide: fix pmac breakage ide-cs: Update device table ide: ide_get_best_pio_mode() returns incorrect IORDY setting (take 2) piix/slc90e66: more tuneproc() fixing (take 2) ide: fix drive side 80c cable check, take 2 cmd64x: fix PIO mode setup (take 3) alim15x3: fix PIO mode setup
2007-03-03ide: make legacy IDE VLB modules check for the "probe" kernel params (v2)Bartlomiej Zolnierkiewicz
Legacy IDE VLB host drivers didn't check for "probe" options when compiled as modules, which was obviously wrong as we don't want module to poke at random I/O ports by simply loading it. Fix it by adding "probe" module param to legacy IDE VLB host drivers. v2: * don't obsolete old "ide0=dtc2278/ht6560b/qd65xx/ali14xx/umc8672" IDE driver options yet (per Alan Cox's request) and enhance documentation Signed-off-by: Bartlomiej Zolnierkiewicz <bzolnier@gmail.com>
2007-03-03ide: remove some obsoleted kernel params (v2)Bartlomiej Zolnierkiewicz
Remove * "hdx=serialize" * "idex=noautotune" * "idex=autotune" kernel params, they have been obsoleted for ages. "idex=serialize", "hdx=noautotune" and "hdx=autotune" are still available so there is no funcionality loss caused by this patch. v2: * fix CONFIG_BLK_DEV_4DRIVES=y build broken by version 1 of the patch [ /me wearing brown paper bag ] Signed-off-by: Bartlomiej Zolnierkiewicz <bzolnier@gmail.com>
2007-03-02[ARM] 4238/1: S3C24XX: docs: update suspend and resumeBen Dooks
Remove some of the explicit use of S3C2410 where it is generic to all the S3C24XX series. Add more info on the CRC code, and add an example of using IRQ_EINT0 to resume from suspend Signed-off-by: Ben Dooks <ben-linux@fluff.org> Signed-off-by: Russell King <rmk+kernel@arm.linux.org.uk>
2007-03-01Merge master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/net-2.6Linus Torvalds
* master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/net-2.6: [TCP]: Fix minisock tcp_create_openreq_child() typo. [TCP]: Document several sysctls. [NET]: Fix kfree(skb) [NET]: Handle disabled preemption in gfp_any() [BRIDGE]: Fix locking of set path cost. [IPV6]: /proc/net/anycast6 unbalanced inet6_dev refcnt [IPX]: Remove ancient changelog [IPX]: Remove outdated information from Kconfig [NET]: Revert socket.h/stat.h ifdef hacks. [IPV6]: anycast refcnt fix [XFRM] xfrm_user: Fix return values of xfrm_add_sa_expire.
2007-03-01[PATCH] Documentation: CPU load calculation descriptionVassili Karpov
Describes how/when the information exported to `/proc/stat' is calculated, and possible problems with this approach. Signed-off-by: Vassili Karpov <av1474@comtv.ru> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-03-01[PATCH] add -mm testing in SubmitChecklistRandy Dunlap
Add -mm testing to SubmitChecklist. Signed-off-by: Randy Dunlap <randy.dunlap@oracle.com> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>
2007-02-28[TCP]: Document several sysctls.John Heffner
This adds documentation for tcp_moderate_rcvbuf, tcp_no_metrics_save, tcp_base_mss, and tcp_mtu_probing. Signed-off-by: John Heffner <jheffner@psc.edu> Signed-off-by: David S. Miller <davem@davemloft.net>
2007-02-26Merge master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/sparc-2.6Linus Torvalds
* master.kernel.org:/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/sparc-2.6: [SPARC] uctrl: Check request_irq() return value. [SPARC64]: Update defconfig. [SPARC64] bbc_i2c: Fix kenvctrld eating %100 cpu. [SPARC64]: Fix arch_teardown_msi_irq(). [SPARC64]: virt_irq_free only needed when CONFIG_PCI_MSI [SPARC]: Remove the broken SUN_AURORA driver.
2007-02-26[SPARC]: Remove the broken SUN_AURORA driver.Adrian Bunk
The SUN_AURORA driver: - has been marked as BROKEN for more than two years and - is still marked as BROKEN. Drivers that had been marked as BROKEN for such a long time seem to be unlikely to be revived in the forseeable future. But if anyone wants to ever revive this driver, the code is still present in the older kernel releases. Signed-off-by: Adrian Bunk <bunk@stusta.de> Signed-off-by: David S. Miller <davem@davemloft.net>
2007-02-23USB: make autosuspend delay a module parameterAlan Stern
This patch (as859) makes the default USB autosuspend delay a module parameter of usbcore. By setting the delay value at boot time, users will be able to prevent the system from autosuspending devices which for some reason can't handle it. The patch also stores the autosuspend delay as a per-device value. A later patch will allow the user to change the value, tailoring the delay for each individual device. A delay value of 0 will prevent autosuspend. Signed-off-by: Alan Stern <stern@rowland.harvard.edu> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5184): Add cx23415 decoder register documentationIan Armstrong
Many thanks to Ian Armstrong for figuring out what all these registers do. Signed-off-by: Ian Armstrong <ian@iarmst.demon.co.uk> Signed-off-by: Hans Verkuil <hverkuil@xs4all.nl> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5179): Cx2341x encoder documentation update.Hans Verkuil
Signed-off-by: Hans Verkuil <hverkuil@xs4all.nl> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5119): Various cx2341x documentation updates/fixes.Hans Verkuil
Signed-off-by: Hans Verkuil <hverkuil@xs4all.nl> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5111): Saa7134: add support for Terratec Cinergy HT PCIMichael Krufky
Add support for Terratec Cinergy HT PCI Signed-off-by: Giorgio Moscardi <software@sukkology.net> Signed-off-by: Michael Krufky <mkrufky@linuxtv.org> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5068): Fix authorship referencesMauro Carvalho Chehab
Bill Dirks asked me to update his entries at kernel files, since he change his e-mail. I've also updated a few web broken links or obsolete info to the curent sites where V4L drivers and API are being discussed currently. CC: Bill Dirks <bill@thedirks.org> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5064): ET61X251 driver updates.Luca Risolia
- Implement audio ioctl's and VIDIOC_ENUM_FRAMESIZES - Documentation updates - Generic improvements Signed-off-by: Luca Risolia <luca.risolia@studio.unibo.it> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5063): ZC0301 driver updates.Luca Risolia
- Implement audio ioctl's and VIDIOC_ENUM_FRAMESIZES - Documentation updates - Generic improvements Signed-off-by: Luca Risolia <luca.risolia@studio.unibo.it> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5062): SN9C102 driver updatesLuca Risolia
- Add support for SN9C105 and SN9C120 - Add some more USB device identifiers - Add support for OV7660 - Implement audio ioctl's and VIDIOC_ENUM_FRAMESIZES - Add preliminary support for 0x0c45/0x6007 - Documentation updates - Generic improvements Signed-off-by: Luca Risolia <luca.risolia@studio.unibo.it> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5061): Bt8xx: add support for Ultraview DVB-T LiteMichael Krufky
Ultraview DVB-T Lite is a clone of DViCO FusionHDTV DVB-T Lite Signed-off-by: Michael Krufky <mkrufky@linuxtv.org> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (5015): Add support for more Encore TV cardsJuan Pablo Sormani
Signed-off-by: Juan Pablo Sormani <sorman@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (4993): Updated cardlist to reflect the newly added saa7134 boardMauro Carvalho Chehab
Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (4987): Improve cx2341x documentationHans Verkuil
Document the program index table format, removed unused interrupt documentation and improve the documentation regarding the audio mode (stereo/joint/dual/mono). Signed-off-by: Hans Verkuil <hverkuil@xs4all.nl> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (4986): Removed unimplemented cx2341x API commandsHans Verkuil
The commands CX2341X_DEC_SET_AUDIO_OUTPUT, CX2341X_DEC_SET_AV_DELAY and CX2341X_ENC_SET_3_2_PULLDOWN are not implemented in the Conexant firmware. So these commands are removed. This also means that the V4L2_CID_MPEG_VIDEO_PULLDOWN control in cx2341x.c and pvrusb2-hdw.c is removed. Signed-off-by: Hans Verkuil <hverkuil@xs4all.nl> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>
2007-02-21V4L/DVB (4985): Update cx2341x documentation.Hans Verkuil
Removed a few unimplemented commands. Added a note for a few fields that are not implemented in the firmware, and clarified several issues around reverse playback. Signed-off-by: Hans Verkuil <hverkuil@xs4all.nl> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@infradead.org>