AROS World Exec
General => General Chat => Topic started by: ncafferkey on November 26, 2021, 05:03:37 PM
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Hi,
I'm dipping my toes in AROS development again, and I've written a new network driver, for the Broadcom 44xx chipset. I'm going to try to attach a test release here (x86 ABIv0).
I know this isn't the most common Ethernet chipset out there and is pretty old, but if you have the right hardware, please give it a try and report how it worked.
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Hello ncafferkey and welcome back to the wonderful world AROS
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Hi,
I'm dipping my toes in AROS development again, and I've written a new network driver, for the Broadcom 44xx chipset. I'm going to try to attach a test release here (x86 ABIv0).
I know this isn't the most common Ethernet chipset out there and is pretty old, but if you have the right hardware, please give it a try and report how it worked.
@ncafferkey
Welcome back to AROS. I've been working steadily on several new Datatypes. Now MultiView can Save As IFF.
I added Save ILBM code to Picture Datatype to DTM_Write. I also finished the Save Functions for Targa and PCX.
MultiView can now also Save As IFF for Sound Files as well.
There are several people here who would be willing to test your new drivers. :)
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@ncafferkey
Hope you find enjoyment in AROS development again.
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Hi,
Welcome back, works on Dell 120L (1300 inspiron rebrand) on Aspire Xenon (i know its old)
Will try more up to date one Aros One 1.5 when I find out why the usb boot gets stuck on the second stage "waiting for bootable media"
Regards
Jeff
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Hi,
I'm dipping my toes in AROS development again, and I've written a new network driver, for the Broadcom 44xx chipset. I'm going to try to attach a test release here (x86 ABIv0).
I know this isn't the most common Ethernet chipset out there and is pretty old, but if you have the right hardware, please give it a try and report how it worked.
Welcome back
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Will try more up to date one Aros One 1.5 when I find out why the usb boot gets stuck on the second stage "waiting for bootable media"
The most updated version of AROS One x86 is 1.6, you can find it in the attached link, let me know if you encounter any problem
https://ae.amigalife.org/index.php?topic=773.0
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You are welcome again :)
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Welcome back, works on Dell 120L (1300 inspiron rebrand) on Aspire Xenon (i know its old)
Will try more up to date one Aros One 1.5 when I find out why the usb boot gets stuck on the second stage "waiting for bootable media"
Thanks Jeff for testing, and also thanks to you and everyone else for the welcome back.
If USB boot gets stuck on that screen it usually means AROS doesn't see the USB port (only GRUB needs to see the port for it to get that far).
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Hi,
Thanks, looks like most 32bit single core x86 ones like the machine tested get so far and then halt waiting for boot media. This is for the usb version of Aros One 1.5 and 1.6, not a problem as I prefer the usb method now for all newer hardware. But was interesting to discover and will try to get around it.
Jeff
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This is for the usb version of Aros One 1.5 and 1.6, not a problem as I prefer the usb method now for all newer hardware. But was interesting to discover and will try to get around it.
Jeff
To verify that it is not a USB problem try burning the ISO and using a DVD !
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Hi,
I'm dipping my toes in AROS development again, and I've written a new network driver, for the Broadcom 44xx chipset. I'm going to try to attach a test release here (x86 ABIv0).
I know this isn't the most common Ethernet chipset out there and is pretty old, but if you have the right hardware, please give it a try and report how it worked.
Neil, my heart warms at seeing you back to AROS. Thanks for the effort, new hardware drivers are always a useful and welcome addition.
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Hi,
Tried Deadwoods 2021 cd and AROS 1.6 ISO burnt to discs and all boot, install and startup after a reboot.
It seems AROS one 1.6 and 1.5 USB boot will not work with Pentium M laptop GMA 900/915 until Core Duo GMA945/950 where the usb does work (do not have any Core Solos). So only can assume Intel tweaked usb between the two platform stages. Obviously, could be the laptop I have but interesting anyway just in case others have the same issue.
Could be a BIOS firmware version issue but not opening that can of worms. Hate low level updates due to bricking experience before.
Still prefer the ready made USB one where it will work but not taking this any further
Broadcom driver still working
Regards
Jeff
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VIA chipset for usb were buggy. Do you have such a board?
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Hi,
Welcome back as well?
Threw all the via stuff out, strange this is Intel but could be a bios issue, intel hardware bug, etc
Not sure if it worth any more time unless others suffer the same fate, way to avoid this, choose laptops with GMA945 / 950 chipsets and are able to use the great time saving usb version
Regards
Jeff
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@Paolo
Thanks :)
@Jeff
Is this only a problem with AROS One? Does iUSB boot work with e.g. Icaros 2.2.8?
I'm guessing the problem is the Southbridge chipset - which ICH is it? I'm almost sure I'd have a matching one to test.
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Hi,
The DVD version of AROS One and Icaros work. Icaros DVD installed to USB works.
Just noticed Aros One did not burn correctly to DVD so have redone and still works the same, trident sound whilst usb plugged in but not showing on desktop
From https://www.laptopschematic.com/dell-inspiron-b120-b130-1300-schematic-diagram-la-1711/
CUP: Celeron/Dothan
North Bridge: Alviso GML
South Bridge: ICH6-M
OEM: Wistron Corporation
Document Number: KeyWest
Project code: 91.4D901.001
PCB P/N: 48.4D901.0SC
REVISION: 05209-SC
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@Jeff
If it works OK with Icaros then I suppose it must be a regression in the AROS USB drivers rather than any problem with your laptop's firmware or anything like that.
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Hi,
The DVD version of AROS One and Icaros work. Icaros DVD installed to USB works.
Just noticed Aros One did not burn correctly to DVD so have redone and still works the same, trident sound whilst usb plugged in but not showing on desktop
I tested all my PCs (4) and with AROS One x86 the USB ports work fine, AROS One 1.6 is the most updated version that includes the new Core by deadwood.
If you have more than one USB port on your PC, try them all, USB ports on PCs can differ from each other.
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Neil for curiosity ZuneFix Phase 1 is concluded?, thank you for your work on Aros :)
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I'm dipping my toes in AROS development again...
Nice to see a familiar face again and thnx.
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Hi,
I'm dipping my toes in AROS development again, and I've written a new network driver, for the Broadcom 44xx chipset. I'm going to try to attach a test release here (x86 ABIv0).
I know this isn't the most common Ethernet chipset out there and is pretty old, but if you have the right hardware, please give it a try and report how it worked.
Hi Neil,
How complicated would it be to adapt this drivert to work with Broadcom 43xx devices? In particular the 4312?
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I'm dipping my toes in AROS development again...
Nice to see a familiar face again and thnx.
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