Debian 3.0r1 with nForce2 [Asus A7N8X Deluxe]

maplebacon · 03-27-03, 08:04 PM

I am not able to build the networking and audio drivers for this AMD Athlon-based motherboard.

The error I receive complains about missing a header file:

modversions.h

Any step-by-step help would be much appreciated.

Also, is there any chance the README file for the Lindux drivers be updated for Debian - Woody? I image there will be a growing interest in Debian because of the popularity of Knoppix (www.knoppix.de).

ollelgn · 03-28-03, 05:57 AM

Check if the file exists "find / -name modversions.h" or if it's just an include-path problem. You should have a an 'modversions.h' in your kernel-source tree.

I had no problems building the nvnet and nvaudio drivers, works like a charm

for me.
I use a 2.4.20 kernel patched with patch-2.4.21-pre5.

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AMD Athlon XP2400, ASUS A7N8X

maplebacon · 03-31-03, 08:44 AM

You're experience is quite the opposite of mine. I realize that the missing modversions.h file was just a symptom of more general install problems.

I was not able to a) select kernel modules to install/not install, b) install packages that had the 'make' utility even though I check off C/C++.

I am using Debian 3.0r1 (woody) CDs 1 & 2 to install. HW is A7N8X Deluxe, WD 80 Gig IDE drive, Daytona nforce type graphics card; really regular stuff.

Also, reading a bit more on this site, I found the "Guide to A7N8X Under Linux" thread. Too much work.

I'll try running the sarge "test" distribution that is built weekly to see if support is built in. I don't mind being a tester anyways to help with the Debian effort.

Thanks.

suexec · 04-05-03, 05:07 AM

maplebacon, are you compiling your own kernels or using Debian's binary kernels? Cuz I believe the modversions.h file is generated when do you a 'make dep' before you compile the kernel.

03-27-03, 08:04 PM	#1
maplebacon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 2	Debian 3.0r1 with nForce2 [Asus A7N8X Deluxe] I am not able to build the networking and audio drivers for this AMD Athlon-based motherboard. The error I receive complains about missing a header file: modversions.h Any step-by-step help would be much appreciated. Also, is there any chance the README file for the Lindux drivers be updated for Debian - Woody? I image there will be a growing interest in Debian because of the popularity of Knoppix (www.knoppix.de).

03-28-03, 05:57 AM	#2
ollelgn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4	Check if the file exists "find / -name modversions.h" or if it's just an include-path problem. You should have a an 'modversions.h' in your kernel-source tree. I had no problems building the nvnet and nvaudio drivers, works like a charm for me. I use a 2.4.20 kernel patched with patch-2.4.21-pre5. --------------------------------------------- AMD Athlon XP2400, ASUS A7N8X

03-31-03, 08:44 AM	#3
maplebacon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 2	You're experience is quite the opposite of mine. I realize that the missing modversions.h file was just a symptom of more general install problems. I was not able to a) select kernel modules to install/not install, b) install packages that had the 'make' utility even though I check off C/C++. I am using Debian 3.0r1 (woody) CDs 1 & 2 to install. HW is A7N8X Deluxe, WD 80 Gig IDE drive, Daytona nforce type graphics card; really regular stuff. Also, reading a bit more on this site, I found the "Guide to A7N8X Under Linux" thread. Too much work. I'll try running the sarge "test" distribution that is built weekly to see if support is built in. I don't mind being a tester anyways to help with the Debian effort. Thanks.

04-05-03, 05:07 AM	#4
suexec Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 54	maplebacon, are you compiling your own kernels or using Debian's binary kernels? Cuz I believe the modversions.h file is generated when do you a 'make dep' before you compile the kernel.