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author | Søren Schmidt <sos@FreeBSD.org> | 1997-01-15 12:13:39 +0000 |
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committer | Søren Schmidt <sos@FreeBSD.org> | 1997-01-15 12:13:39 +0000 |
commit | c7f60ddf3b46cc451b8e4440fd2b284eae86f0ea (patch) | |
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Oops upgrade the docs in the 2.2 branch
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diff --git a/FAQ/FAQ.sgml b/FAQ/FAQ.sgml index 4a8fa42421..0073c27018 100644 --- a/FAQ/FAQ.sgml +++ b/FAQ/FAQ.sgml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ <!DOCTYPE linuxdoc PUBLIC "-//FreeBSD//DTD linuxdoc//EN"> -<!-- $Id: FAQ.sgml,v 1.13.2.4 1996-12-23 02:00:57 jkh Exp $ --> +<!-- $Id: FAQ.sgml,v 1.13.2.5 1997-01-15 12:13:39 sos Exp $ --> <article> @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ <author>Maintainer: Peter da Silva <tt><htmlurl url='mailto:pds@FreeBSD.ORG' name='<pds@FreeBSD.ORG>'></tt> -<date>$Date: 1996-12-23 02:00:57 $ +<date>$Date: 1997-01-15 12:13:39 $ <abstract> This is the FAQ for FreeBSD systems version 2.X All entries are assumed to be relevant to FreeBSD 2.0.5+, unless otherwise noted. @@ -1181,7 +1181,7 @@ drivedata: 0 <verb> device psm0 at isa? port "IO_KBD" conflicts tty irq 12 vector psmintr # Options for psm: -options PSM_NO_RESET #don't reset mouse hardware (some laptops) +options PSM_CHECKSYNC #checks the header byte for sync. </verb> <p> @@ -1196,15 +1196,6 @@ options PSM_NO_RESET #don't reset mouse hardware (some laptops) cd /dev; sh MAKEDEV psm0 </verb> When logged in as root. - <p> - Note: Some PS/2 mouse controllers have a problem - where the presence of the psm0 driver will cause the keyboard to - lock up (which is why this driver is not present by default in the - GENERIC kernel). This can sometimes be fixed by bouncing the - NumLock key during the boot process. Also suggest going into CMOS - setup and toggling any value for Numlock On/Off at boot time. The - real fix is, of course, to merge the PS/2 mouse driver with syscons. - Any volunteers? :) <sect1> <heading>I have a laptop with a track-ball mouse.</heading> @@ -1835,22 +1826,6 @@ pseudo-device vn #Vnode driver (turns a file into a device) understood) timing problem. <sect1> - <heading>My keyboard locks up after switching between vtys.</heading> - <p> - Try adding the following option in your kernel configuration file - and recompile it. - <verb> - options ASYNCH - </verb> - - See the section on <ref id="make-kernel" name="building a - kernel"> if you've no experience with building kernels. - - <sect1>My bus mouse locks up spontaneously.</heading> - <p> - Please refer to the answer to the previous question. - - <sect1> <heading>Can I run DOS binaries under FreeBSD?</heading> <p> @@ -2347,6 +2322,29 @@ pseudo-device vn #Vnode driver (turns a file into a device) use that address + <tt/0x800/, and a third I/O port for reading that can be located anywhere between <tt/0x200/ and <tt/0x3ff/. + <sect1> + <heading>My PS/2 mouse doesn't behave properly under X Window.</heading> + <p> + Your mouse and the mouse driver have somewhat become out of + synchronization. Switching away from X to a virtual terminal + and getting back to X again may make them re-synchronized. + If the problem occurs often, you may add the following option + in your kernel configuration file and recompile it. + <verb> + options PSM_CHECKSYNC + </verb> + + See the section on <ref id="make-kernel" name="building a + kernel"> if you've no experience with building kernels. + + With this option, there should be less chance of synchronization + problem between the mouse and the driver. If, however, you + still see the problem, click any mouse button while holding + the mouse still to re-synchronize the mouse and the driver. + + Note that unfortunately this option may not work with all the + systems and voids the ``tap'' feature of the ALPS GlidePoint + device attached to the PS/2 mouse port. <sect> <heading>Kernel Configuration</heading> |