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@@ -2568,6 +2568,31 @@
   a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. If unsure,
   say N.
 
+ACP Modem (Mwave) support
+CONFIG_MWAVE
+  The ACP modem (Mwave) for Linux is a WinModem. It is composed of a
+  kernel driver and a user level application. Together these components
+  support direct attachment to public switched telephone networks (PSTNs)
+  and support selected world wide countries.
+
+  This version of the ACP Modem driver supports the IBM Thinkpad 600E,
+  600, and 770 that include on board ACP modem hardware.
+
+  The modem also supports the standard communications port interface
+  (ttySx) and is compatible with the Hayes AT Command Set.
+
+  The user level application needed to use this driver can be found at
+  the IBM Linux Technology Center (LTC) web site:
+  http://www.ibm.com/linux/ltc/
+
+  If you own one of the above IBM Thinkpads which has the Mwave chipset
+  in it, say Y.
+
+  This driver is also available as a module ( = code which can be
+  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want).
+  The module will be called mwave.o. If you want to compile it as
+  a module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+
 /dev/agpgart (AGP Support) (EXPERIMENTAL)
 CONFIG_AGP
   AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a bus system mainly used to
@@ -7675,15 +7700,6 @@
   Support for these adaptors is so far still incomplete and buggy.
   You have been warned.
 
-Hermes PCMCIA card support
-CONFIG_PCMCIA_HERMES
-  Enable support for PCMCIA 802.11b cards using the Hermes or Intersil
-  HFA384x (Prism 2) chipset.  To use your PC-cards, you will need
-  supporting software from David Hinds' pcmcia-cs package (see the
-  file Documentation/Changes for location). You also want to check out
-  the PCMCIA-HOWTO, available from
-  http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto .
-
 Hermes support (Orinoco/WavelanIEEE/PrismII/Symbol 802.11b cards)
 CONFIG_PCMCIA_HERMES
   A driver for "Hermes" chipset based PCMCIA wireless adaptors, such
@@ -8850,6 +8866,18 @@
   module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt as well as
   Documentation/networking/net-modules.txt.
 
+RealTek RTL-8139C+ 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter support
+CONFIG_8139CP
+  This is a driver for the Fast Ethernet PCI network cards based on
+  the RTL8139C+ chips. If you have one of those, say Y and read
+  the Ethernet-HOWTO, available from
+  http://www.linuxdoc.org/docs.html#howto .
+
+  If you want to compile this driver as a module ( = code which can be
+  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want),
+  say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt. This is recommended.
+  The module will be called 8139cp.o.
+
 RealTek RTL-8139 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter support
 CONFIG_8139TOO
   This is a driver for the Fast Ethernet PCI network cards based on
@@ -11025,7 +11053,29 @@
   of debug messages to the system log. Select this if you are having a
   problem with USB support and want to see more of what is going on.
 
-UHCI (intel PIIX4, VIA, ...) support?
+USB fetch large config
+CONFIG_USB_LARGE_CONFIG
+  This option changes the initial request for a config descriptor so
+  that some poorly designed devices will still work.  Some APC UPSes
+  need it.  Basically, the usb subsystem sends a request for a short
+  (8 byte) config, just to find out how large the real config is.
+  Incorrectly implemented devices may choke on this small config
+  request.  This option make the initial request for a quite large
+  config (1009 bytes), and things just work.
+
+  If you have an APC UPS, say Y; otherwise say N.
+
+USB long timeout
+CONFIG_USB_LONG_TIMEOUT
+  This option makes the standard time out a bit longer.  Basically,
+  some devices are just slow to respond, so this makes usb more 
+  patient.  There should be no harm in selecting this, but it is
+  needed for some MGE Ellipse UPSes.
+
+  If you have an MGE Ellipse UPS, or you see timeouts in HID
+  transactions, say Y; otherwise say N.
+
+UHCI (intel PIIX4, VIA, ...) support
 CONFIG_USB_UHCI
   The Universal Host Controller Interface is a standard by Intel for
   accessing the USB hardware in the PC (which is also called the USB
@@ -11101,6 +11151,20 @@
   The module will be called hid.o. If you want to compile it as a
   module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
 
+/dev/usb/hiddev raw HID device support
+CONFIG_USB_HIDDEV
+  Say Y here if you want to support HID devices (from the USB
+  specification standpoint) that aren't strictly user interface
+  devices, like monitor controls and Uninterruptable Power Supplies.
+  It is also used for "consumer keys" on multimedia keyboards and
+  USB speakers.
+
+  This module supports these devices separately using a separate
+  event interface on /dev/usb/hiddevX (char 180:96 to 180:111).
+  This driver requires CONFIG_USB_HID.
+
+  If unsure, say N.
+
 USB HIDBP Keyboard (basic) support
 CONFIG_USB_KBD
   Say Y here if you don't want to use the generic HID driver for your
@@ -11359,8 +11423,7 @@
   and was developed with their support.  You must also include
   firmware to support your particular device(s). 
 
-  See http://www.linuxcare.com.au/hugh/keyspan.html for 
-  more information.
+  See http://misc.nu/hugh/keyspan.html for more information.
  
   This code is also available as a module ( = code which can be
   inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want).
@@ -11374,6 +11437,20 @@
 USB Keyspan USA-28X Firmware
 CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA28X
   Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-28X converter.
+  Be sure you have a USA-28X, there are also 28XA and 28XB
+  models, the label underneath has the actual part number.
+
+USB Keyspan USA-28XA Firmware
+CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA28XA
+  Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-28XA converter.
+  Be sure you have a USA-28XA, there are also 28X and 28XB
+  models, the label underneath has the actual part number.
+
+USB Keyspan USA-28XB Firmware
+CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA28XB
+  Say Y here to include firmware for the USA-28XB converter.
+  Be sure you have a USA-28XB, there are also 28X and 28XA
+  models, the label underneath has the actual part number.
 
 USB Keyspan USA-19 Firmware
 CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_KEYSPAN_USA19
@@ -11584,26 +11661,14 @@
   The module will be called se401.o. If you want to compile it as a
   module, say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
 
-USB ADMtek Pegasus-based ethernet device support
+Pegasus/Pegasus II based USB-Ethernet device support
 CONFIG_USB_PEGASUS
-  Say Y if you want to use your USB ethernet device. Supported
-  cards until now are:
-    ADMtek AN986 Pegasus (eval. board)
-    ADMtek ADM8511 Pegasus II (eval. board)
-    Accton 10/100
-    Billington USB-100
-    Corega FEter USB-TX
-    MELCO/BUFFALO LUA-TX
-    D-Link DSB-650TX, DSB-650TX-PNA, DSB-650, DU-E10, DU-E100
-    Linksys USB100TX, USB10TX
-    LANEED Ethernet LD-USB/TX
-    SMC 202
-    SOHOware NUB Ethernet
-    
-  Any Pegasus II based board also are supported.
-  If you have devices with vendor IDs other than noted above
-  you should add them in the driver code and send a message
-  to me (petkan@dce.bg) for update.
+  Say Y here if you know you have Pegasus or Pegasus II based adapter.
+  If in doubt then look at linux/drivers/usb/pegasus.h for the complete
+  list of supported devices.
+  If your particular adapter is not in the list and you are _sure_ it
+  is Pegasus or Pegasus II based then send me (pmanolov@lnxw.com) vendor
+  and device IDs.
 
   This code is also available as a module ( = code which can be
   inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want).
@@ -11685,6 +11750,10 @@
   The module will be called CDCEther.o.  If you want to compile it as
   a module, say M here and read <file:Documentation/modules.txt>.
 
+NetChip 1080-based USB Host-to-Host Link
+CONFIG_USB_NET1080
+  The NetChip 1080 is a USB 1.1 host controller.  NetChip has a web
+  site with technical information at http://www.netchip.com/ .
 
 USB Kodak DC-2xx Camera support
 CONFIG_USB_DC2XX
@@ -11869,6 +11938,12 @@
   and work. SANE 1.0.4 or newer is needed to make use of your scanner.
   This driver can be compiled as a module.
 
+HP 53xx and Minolta Dual Scanner support
+CONFIG_USB_HPUSBSCSI
+  Say Y here if you want support for the HP 53xx series of scanners
+  and the Minolta Scan Dual. This driver is experimental.
+  The scanner will be accessible as a SCSI device.
+
 USB Bluetooth support
 CONFIG_USB_BLUETOOTH
   Say Y here if you want to connect a USB Bluetooth device to your
@@ -14851,6 +14926,17 @@
   The module is called machzwd.o. If you want to compile it as a module,
   say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
 
+SuperH 3/4 Watchdog
+CONFIG_SH_WDT
+  This driver adds watchdog support for the integrated watchdog in the
+  SuperH 3 and 4 processors. If you have one of these processors, say Y,
+  otherwise say N.
+
+  This driver is also available as a module ( = code which can be
+  inserted in and removed from the running kernel whenever you want).
+  The module is called shwdt.o. If you want to compile it as a module,
+  say M here and read Documentation/modules.txt.
+	      
 Toshiba Laptop support
 CONFIG_TOSHIBA
   This adds a driver to safely access the System Management Mode
@@ -16636,6 +16722,121 @@
   found on many Sun machines. Note that many of the newer Ultras
   actually have pc style hardware instead.
 
+# The following options are for Linux when running on the Hitachi
+# SuperH family of RISC microprocessors.
+
+CPU Selection
+CONFIG_CPU_SUBTYPE_SH7707
+  This is the type of your Hitachi SuperH processor. This information is
+  used for optimizing and configuration purposes.
+
+  - "SH7707" for SH7707
+  - "SH7708" for SH7708, SH7708S, SH7708R
+  - "SH7709" for SH7707, SH7709, SH7709A, and SH7729.
+  - "SH7750" for SH7750, SH7750S
+  - "SH7751" for SH7751
+  - "ST40STB1" for ST40STB1
+
+Target machine selection
+CONFIG_SH_GENERIC
+  This is machine type of your target.
+
+  - "Generic" for Generic kernel which might support all of them
+  - "SolutionEngine" for Hitachi SolutionEngine (7709A, 7750, 7750S)
+  - "SolutionEngine7751" for Hitachi SolutionEngine (7751)
+  - "STB1_Harp" for STMicroelectronics HARP
+  - "STB1_Overdrive" for STMicroelectronics Overdrive
+  - "HP620" for HP 'Jornada' 620
+  - "HP680" for HP 'Jornada' 680
+  - "HP690" for HP 'Jornada' 690
+  - "CqREEK" for CQ Publishing CqREEK SH-4
+  - "DMIDA" for DMIDA, industrial data assistant
+  - "EC3104" for Compaq Aero 8000
+  - "Dreamcast" for SEGA Dreamcast
+  - "CAT68701" for CAT 68701 Evaluation Board (SH7708)
+  - "BigSur" for Big Sur Evaluation Board
+  - "SH2000" for SH2000 Evaluation Board (SH7709A)
+  - "ADX" for A&D ADX
+  - "BareCPU" for Bare CPU board such as CqREEK SH-3
+
+  If unsure, select "BareCPU".
+
+Physical memory start address
+CONFIG_MEMORY_START
+  Computers built with Hitachi SuperH processors always
+  map the ROM starting at address zero.  But the processor
+  does not specify the range that RAM takes.  RAM is usually
+  mapped starting at 0c000000, but it may be elsewhere.
+
+  You should set this value to the address of the lowest
+  RAM location.
+
+  A value of 0c000000 will work for most boards.
+
+Directly Connected Compact Flash support
+CONFIG_CF_ENABLER
+  If your board has "Directly Connected" CompactFlash at area 5 or 6, 
+  you may want to enable this option.  Then, you can use CF as
+  primary IDE drive (only tested for SanDisk).
+
+  If in doubt, press "n".
+
+SuperH RTC support
+CONFIG_SH_RTC
+  Selecting this option will allow the Linux kernel to emulate
+  PC's RTC.
+
+  If unsure, say N.
+
+SuperH DMAC support
+CONFIG_SH_DMA
+  Selecting this option will provide same API as PC's Direct Memory
+  Access Controller(8237A) for SuperH DMAC.
+
+  If unsure, say N.
+
+SuperH SCI (serial) support
+CONFIG_SH_SCI
+  Selecting this option will allow the Linux kernel to transfer
+  data over SCI (Serial Communication Interface) and/or SCIF
+  which are built into the Hitachi SuperH processor.
+
+  If unsure, say N.
+
+Use LinuxSH standard BIOS
+CONFIG_SH_STANDARD_BIOS
+  Say Y here if your target has the gdb-sh-stub package from
+  www.m17n.org (or any conforming standard LinuxSH BIOS) in FLASH
+  or EPROM.  The kernel will use standard BIOS calls during boot
+  for various housekeeping tasks.  Note this does not work with
+  WindowsCE machines.  If unsure, say N.
+
+Early printk support
+CONFIG_SH_EARLY_PRINTK
+  If you say Y here, the kernel printk routine will begin output to
+  the console much earlier in the boot process, before the serial
+  console is initialised, instead of buffering output.  Standard
+  LinuxSH BIOS calls are used for the output.  This helps when
+  debugging fatal problems early in the boot sequence.  This is only
+  useful for kernel hackers.  If unsure, say N.
+  
+National Semiconductor DP83902AV 'ST-NIC' support
+CONFIG_STNIC
+  If you have a network adaptor with National Semiconductor DP83902AV, 
+  say Y or M (for module).
+
+  If unsure, say N.
+
+CompactFlash Connection Area
+CONFIG_CF_AREA5
+  If your board has "Directly Connected" CompactFlash, You should
+  select the area where your CF is connected to.
+  
+  - "Area5" if CompactFlash is connected to Area 5 (0x14000000)
+  - "Area6" if it is connected to Area 6 (0x18000000)
+
+  "Area6" will work for most boards. For ADX, select "Area5".
+
 #
 # m68k-specific kernel options
 # Documented by Chris Lawrence <quango@themall.net> et al.
@@ -18188,6 +18389,11 @@
   It is also possible to say M here to build it as a module (ds1620.o)
   It is recommended to be used on a NetWinder, but it is not a
   necessity.
+
+Debug high memory support
+CONFIG_DEBUG_HIGHMEM
+  This options enables addition error checking for high memory systems.
+  Disable for production systems.
 
 Verbose kernel error messages
 CONFIG_DEBUG_ERRORS
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