Anyone have any luck at all getting any version of Linux to utilize the high speed mode of their USB 2.0 card? I have no problems with getting any of my USB stuff to work in Knoppix 3.4 or Debian or Mandrake 10.0. But all version are only using the USB in the slow mode (v1.1). It would be nice to get it to high speed. In Win2000 I get a huge speed increase. I can copy a 4 meg file in less than 2 seconds in Win2000. On Linux it takes about 7 seconds or about 600KB/s. Is there some driver that must be loaded to get the speed up? Using an 80Gig external USB drive in slow mode can be painfull. Card in question is a Belkin USB 2.0 PCI card.

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Next Prob!

i was told that this might be a bug in the distro...
I am using Overclockix hd installed which is a knoppix remastered.

this is how my fstab looked like before any changes. NOTE that i do not have a dvd and overclockix auto-named the devices as dvd and cdaudio1


/etc/fstab: filesystem table.
#
# filesystem mountpoint type options dump pass
/dev/hda1 / ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 1
/dev/hda2 none swap sw 0 0
proc /proc proc defaults 0 0
/dev/fd0 /floppy vfat defaults,user,noauto,showexec,umask=022 0 0
/dev/dvd /dvd iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
/dev/cdaudio /cdaudio iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
/dev/cdrom /cdrom iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
# Added by KNOPPIX
/dev/hdb5 /mnt/hdb5 ntfs noauto,users,exec,ro,umask=000 0 0
# Added by KNOPPIX
/dev/sda1 /mnt/sda1 vfat noauto,users,exec,umask=000 0 0


and this is my mtab


/dev/hda1 / ext3 rw,errors=remount-ro 0 0
none /proc proc rw 0 0
devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,gid=5,mode=620 0 0
usbfs /proc/bus/usb usbfs rw 0 0
/dev/cdaudio /cdaudio iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
/dev/cdrom /cdrom iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0



i click on the cdrom icon and i get an error saying : error kdektop

unable to run the specified command. THe file or folder file:/mnt/cdrom does not exist

same thing for the cd wr

as root i try to create a folder names cdrom in the mnt directory and it does not let me .

From a console i do this: mount /mnt/cdrom and it does not let me . I can see the cdrom and cdaudio folder in the root partition though


I corrected the fstab because i did not mount them in /dev but instead i said /mnt/cdrom

/dev/cdaudio /mnt/cdaudio1 iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
/dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0

Then, the cdrom worked fine but i was still getting this error for the cdrw

Could not mount device.
The reported error was:
mount: special device /dev/cdaudio does not exist


in the /mnt dir there is a cdrom folder and a cdaudio folder

i just tried burning an ISO image using the cd rw and it worked fine. On the other hand though, when i create a new device cdrw on my desktop , i get the above error



ls -al /dev | grep cd
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 29, 0 Apr 14 2001 aztcd0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 41, 0 Apr 14 2001 bpcd
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 3 May 17 22:45 cdrom -> sr0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 24, 0 Apr 14 2001 cdu535
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 30, 0 Apr 14 2001 cm206cd0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 16, 0 Apr 14 2001 gscd0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 24, 0 Apr 14 2001 lmscd
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 23, 0 Apr 14 2001 mcd
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 mcdx -> mcdx0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 20, 0 Apr 14 2001 mcdx0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 20, 1 Apr 14 2001 mcdx1
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 20, 2 Apr 14 2001 mcdx2
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 20, 3 Apr 14 2001 mcdx3
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 20, 4 Apr 14 2001 mcdx4
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 17, 0 Apr 14 2001 optcd
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 46, 0 Jun 2 2001 pcd0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 46, 1 Jun 2 2001 pcd1
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 46, 2 Jun 2 2001 pcd2
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 46, 3 Jun 2 2001 pcd3
crw-rw-rw- 1 root tty 2, 221 Apr 14 2001 ptycd
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 6 May 17 22:40 sbpcd -> sbpcd0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 25, 0 Apr 14 2001 sbpcd0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 25, 1 Apr 14 2001 sbpcd1
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 25, 2 Apr 14 2001 sbpcd2
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 25, 3 Apr 14 2001 sbpcd3
brw-rw-r-- 1 root cdrom 11, 0 May 30 2001 scd0
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 1 May 30 2001 scd1
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 10 May 30 2001 scd10
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 11 May 30 2001 scd11
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 12 May 30 2001 scd12
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 13 May 30 2001 scd13
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 14 May 30 2001 scd14
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 15 May 30 2001 scd15
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 16 May 30 2001 scd16
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 2 May 30 2001 scd2
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 3 May 30 2001 scd3
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 4 May 30 2001 scd4
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 5 May 30 2001 scd5
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 6 May 30 2001 scd6
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 7 May 30 2001 scd7
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 8 May 30 2001 scd8
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 11, 9 May 30 2001 scd9
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 18, 0 Apr 14 2001 sjcd
brw-rw---- 1 root cdrom 15, 0 Apr 14 2001 sonycd
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr0 -> scd0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr1 -> scd1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 sr10 -> scd10
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 sr11 -> scd11
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 sr12 -> scd12
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 sr13 -> scd13
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 sr14 -> scd14
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 sr15 -> scd15
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 5 May 17 22:40 sr16 -> scd16
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr2 -> scd2
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr3 -> scd3
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr4 -> scd4
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr5 -> scd5
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr6 -> scd6
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr7 -> scd7
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr8 -> scd8
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 May 17 22:40 sr9 -> scd9
crw-rw-rw- 1 root tty 3, 221 Apr 14 2001 ttycd


as of today , this is my fstab

/etc/fstab: filesystem table.
#
# filesystem mountpoint type options dump pass
/dev/hda1 / ext3 defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 1
/dev/hda2 none swap sw 0 0
proc /proc proc defaults 0 0
/dev/fd0 /floppy vfat defaults,user,noauto,showexec,umask=022 0 0
/dev/dvd /dvd iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
/dev/cdaudio /mnt/cdaudio iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
/dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom iso9660 defaults,ro,user,noexec,noauto 0 0
# Added by KNOPPIX
/dev/hdb5 /mnt/hdb5 ntfs noauto,users,exec,ro,umask=000 0 0
# Added by KNOPPIX
/dev/sda1 /mnt/sda1 vfat noauto,users,exec,umask=000 0 0



i do not have a dvd drive but the dvd in the fstab was entered by knoppix , not by me.

in the / root partition i see a folder named cdaudio and another one cdrom

in the /dev directory i see only a cdrom nothing for cdaudio


once again i did not give my cdrw the name cdaudio. It was named like that by default.


ls -al /dev/dvd
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 16 May 17 22:45 /dev/dvd -> /KNOPPIX/dev/dvd



i do not have a dvd drive. Myabe knoppix thinks the cdrw is a dvd ???

ls -al /dev/cdrom
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 3 May 17 22:45 /dev/cdrom -> sr0

i have 2 IDE devices. one cd rom and one cd rw


please help as this thing is driving me nuts

 

 

 

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Iīm going to post all probs here!
very many *g*

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I'm finding a lot to like about Knoppix, but it won't operate onboard sound--Via 8235 AC97-- unless " knoppix alsa" is entered on the boot command line.

With hard drive Knoppix installation I've found no way to make the sound system work. Alsa is installed, according to KDE software configuration tables. The enable sound system box is checked on sound configuration panel, but no cigar. SuSE 9.0 runs the sound without any massaging.

What needs to be added or modified to start up Alsa at bootup on hard drive Knoppix installation?

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have tried many many times but nothing ever works. I have followed many online instructions but the installation always fails
I ws wondering how many people here have managed to set up ati drivers.

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I installed knoppix recently and I have a problem which I can't identify.
Some of the programs I open takes about 3 minutes to open and some
open right away. For example, konqueror opens in a heartbeat while
kwrite or kview takes forever (3 minutes). Also, opening superkaramba
takes a second, but when trying to open the file dialog to select a theme
you wait a long time. Sometimes even the "Start" menu makes you
wait several minutes.

When starting these programs through konsole showed no errors.


Someone has an idea about this issue?
thank you./

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Hi,

I am trying to edit video under Knoppix (why not, it works perfectly for editing sound [Audacity is really great], photos, etc...). When I connect my Sony camcorder to my computer (a sony vaio) via firewire, I get the following when I run dmesg:

ieee1394: Node added: ID:BUS[0-00:1023] GUID[08004601021bc70c]
ieee1394: Node changed: 0-00:1023 -> 0-01:1023
raw1394: /dev/raw1394 device initialized
scsi singledevice 0 0 1 0
scsi singledevice 0 0 2 0
scsi singledevice 0 0 3 0
scsi singledevice 0 0 4 0
scsi singledevice 0 0 5 0
scsi singledevice 0 0 6 0
scsi singledevice 0 0 7 0
scsi singledevice 1 0 1 0
scsi singledevice 1 0 2 0
scsi singledevice 1 0 3 0
scsi singledevice 1 0 4 0
scsi singledevice 1 0 5 0
scsi singledevice 1 0 6 0
scsi singledevice 1 0 7 0

Everything looks cool, but how do I mount it?

I tried to make a directory in mnt called ieee1394 and mount the raw device:

mount /dev/raw1394 ieee1394
mount: /dev/raw1394 no es un dispositivo de bloques

Which hopefully is understandable as being spanish for "not a recognised block device".

Any idea what I am doing wrong?

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Ok I am hoping you all can help me setup a definitive thread on IDE controllers. I presently have 2 systems with Promise Ultra 133 Controllers and had nothing but greif getting them to run right. After reading thru alot of threads here I can see these aren't good to use for CD/DVD burners. I am looking for any feedback negitive and positive you have had with any controllers available for purchase.

Is there a brand that you can disable bios so it boots faster?

What out there that is speedy any maybe configurable from device manager for speed setting or all do it automatically?

What ones work with all devices with no problems?

If you see this thread helps you give it a bump to keep it going

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As many people here have all kinds of computer problems, I thought it would be nice to make a sticky thread, containing some general info on how to check wether your hardware is failing.

As there are zillions of different systems around the entire globe, there's no way to make a thread that applies to every situation, but there a few basic things you might want to check, before posting a thread.

In this sticky thread, I will include some information on checking:
- memory
- harddrive
- cpu (temperature, voltage)
- mainboard (temperature, voltage)
- power supply

Well, let's get started!

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Memory

Bad or incompatible memory is one very serious cause of a lot of strange problems. Small errors, to all kinds of strange crashes, can be due to memory problems.

The best tool to check if there's a problem with the memory of your system, is MemtestX86.
This program tests your memory in a very smart way and will give you trustful results.

If you find any errors while checking the memory, it doesn't have to mean your memory is bad. You might want to check a few things, before concluding that the memory is bad.

Possible causes for memory problems:
- bad memory
- CPU problems (CPU voltages too low, overheating, damaged core)
- heat problems
- power problems (memory voltages too low)
- wrong settings (set your BIOS' memory settings to "SPD")
- compatibility problems (with mainboard, chipset or other installed memory modules)

If you can, it might be good to check your memory on an other system (prefferably with different hardware) as well, before concluding the memory itsself is bad.

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