[ltp] 560X and serial port for modem problems

[Shawn Koons]

Okay, now I am more awake and I will explain some of what I have done in 
an attempt to solve my problem.


"setserial /dev/ttyS0"  returns:
	
	ttyS0, UART: 16550A, Port: 0x03f8, IRQ: 4


In an attempt to get this to work properly I enter:

	tpctl --rs1=0x03f8 --rs=irq4


This returns:

	tpctl: System error message is: No such file or directory
		tpctl: Can't open device file /dev/thinkpad/thinkpad with flags O_RDWR


I followed the install directions, and then made up the file 
"/etc/modules.conf as written in README. Then I ran "depmod -a" as 
instructed. I have double checked everything and believe I have followed 
all instructions correctly, but then again "belief" and $1.25 will buy 
you a cup of coffee:-)

What is wrong?
Should I restart the system (sorry, some old M$ thinking)?
Maybe I should use tpctl 2.5?

I hope this helps clarify the problem somewhat. If not, feel free to ask 
for further information.

Thank you.

Shawn

Shawn Koons wrote:

> I cannot get ttyS00 working on my TP560X. I have installed tpctl 
> 3.0pre1.tar.gz and can't seem to figure it out.
> 
> 
> I have dual booted and have Win98 (yuck), which tells me that the modem 
> (an external serial port type which worked well on other linux boxes) is 
> on irq 3. BTW, I have installed PS2.exe but can't seem to get it to work 
> either.
> 
> dmesg tells me that the ttyS00 is on irq 4.
> 
> I am running RH 7.1
> 
> I am not a linux aficionado by any means and have read so much that I am 
> now thoroughly confused.
> 
> Can anyone help me out with some dodo-proof, step-by-step instructions. 
> I am drowning in a sea of information.
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> Shawn
> 
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