Unable to compile 2.4.14 on alpha

DISCUSSION Wakko Warner 3 participants 9 messages Jan 15, 2002 – Jan 16, 2002

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Wakko Warner

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2002-01-15 02:17 UTC #0 lore raw

make[2]: Entering directory /usr/src/2.4.14-test/arch/alpha/math-emu' make[2]: Nothing to be done for all_targets'.
make[2]: Leaving directory /usr/src/2.4.14-test/arch/alpha/math-emu' make[1]: Leaving directory /usr/src/2.4.14-test/arch/alpha/math-emu'

ld -static -T arch/alpha/vmlinux.lds -N  arch/alpha/kernel/head.o init/main.o init/version.o \
        --start-group \
        arch/alpha/kernel/kernel.o arch/alpha/mm/mm.o kernel/kernel.o mm/mm.o fs/fs.o ipc/ipc.o arch/alpha/math-emu/math-emu.o \
         drivers/char/char.o drivers/block/block.o drivers/misc/misc.o drivers/net/net.o drivers/media/media.o drivers/scsi/scsidrv.o drivers/cdrom/driver.o drivers/pci/driver.o drivers/video/video.o drivers/md/mddev.o \
        net/network.o \
        /usr/src/2.4.14-test/arch/alpha/lib/lib.a /usr/src/2.4.14-test/lib/lib.a /usr/src/2.4.14-test/arch/alpha/lib/lib.a \
        --end-group \
        -o vmlinux

arch/alpha/kernel/kernel.o(.exitcall.exit+0x0): undefined reference to local symbols in discarded section .text.exit' mm/mm.o(.exitcall.exit+0x0): undefined reference to local symbols in discarded section .text.exit' fs/fs.o(.exitcall.exit+0x0): undefined reference to local symbols in discarded section .text.exit' fs/fs.o(.exitcall.exit+0x8): undefined reference to local symbols in discarded section .text.exit' fs/fs.o(.exitcall.exit+0x10): undefined reference to local symbols in discarded section .text.exit' fs/fs.o(.exitcall.exit+0x18): more undefined references to local symbols in discarded section .text.exit' follow
make: *** [vmlinux] Error 1

[root@kakarot:/usr/src/2.4.14-test] ld --version
GNU ld version 2.11.92.0.12.3 20011121 Debian/GNU Linux Copyright 2001 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This program is free software; you may redistribute it under the terms of the GNU General Public License. This program has absolutely no warranty. [root@kakarot:/usr/src/2.4.14-test] gcc --version
2.95.4
[root@kakarot:/usr/src/2.4.14-test]

gcc 3.0.3 didn't work either (I don't feel that's the problem)

2.4.16 did the same thing, except it was in char.o

I tried to link the kernel by removing arch/alpha/kernel/kernel.o and replacing with the actual files. the error is in arch/alpha/kernel/srm_env.o

I really need something to work as I have a DAC960 controller that I want to try.

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J.A. Magallon

2002-01-15 13:02 UTC #1 lore raw

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arch/alpha/kernel/kernel.o(.exitcall.exit+0x0): undefined reference to `local symbols in discarded section .text.exit'

Too bew binutils. .17 works again.

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Wakko Warner

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2002-01-15 16:46 UTC #2 lore raw

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arch/alpha/kernel/kernel.o(.exitcall.exit+0x0): undefined reference to `local symbols in discarded section .text.exit'
Too bew binutils. .17 works again.

Are you saying that 2.4.17 works but prior doesn't? or were you refering to binutils.

Please keep the CC to linux-kernel as my spam filter is tagging your mail server =(

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J.A. Magallon

2002-01-15 23:21 UTC #3 lore raw

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arch/alpha/kernel/kernel.o(.exitcall.exit+0x0): undefined reference to `local symbols in discarded section .text.exit'
Too bew binutils. .17 works again.
Are you saying that 2.4.17 works but prior doesn't? or were you refering to binutils.

Recent binutils warn about symbols marked as discardable but referenced when the driver is built-in instead of modularized. Older ones just shut up.

Original explanation:
http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-kernel&m=100753194504523&w=2

Corrected mainly in 2.4.17-pre6 (and some leftovers in following pres).

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From ChangeLog-2.4.17:

pre6:
...
- Create __devexit_p() function and use that on
drivers which need it to make it possible to
use newer binutils (Keith Owens)
...

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Please keep the CC to linux-kernel as my spam filter is tagging your mail server =(

OK.

My ISP has reached the spam-black-lists ? I'm beginning to think that those lists are becoming useless. Everybody is there. Some day someone will manage to send just ONE message faking vger and the linux kernel list will be banned...

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J.A. Magallon                           #  Let the source be with you...        
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Mandrake Linux release 8.2 (Cooker) for i586
Linux werewolf 2.4.18-pre3-beo #5 SMP Sun Jan 13 02:14:04 CET 2002 i686

Wakko Warner

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2002-01-15 23:43 UTC #4 lore raw

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Ok, 2.4.17:
gcc -D__KERNEL__ -I/usr/src/2.4.17/include -Wall -Wstrict-prototypes -Wno-trigraphs -O2 -fomit-frame-pointer -fno-strict-aliasing -fno-common -pipe -mno-fp-regs -ffixed-8 -mcpu=ev4 -Wa,-mev6 -DMODULE -DEXPORT_SYMTAB -c DAC960.c
DAC960.c: In function `DAC960_V2_EnableMemoryMailboxInterface':
DAC960.c:1054: internal error--unrecognizable insn:
(insn 949 477 474 (set (reg:DI 2 $2)

        (plus:DI (reg:DI 30 $30)
            (const_int 4398046511104 [0x40000000000]))) -1 (nil)
    (nil))

cpp0: output pipe has been closed
make[2]: *** [DAC960.o] Error 1
make[2]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/2.4.17/drivers/block' make[1]: *** [_modsubdir_block] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/2.4.17/drivers'
make: *** [_mod_drivers] Error 2

any ideas? gcc-3.0 compiles it but I don't know if that's a good idea or not. the kernel compiled with 2.95.4

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Recent binutils warn about symbols marked as discardable but referenced when the driver is built-in instead of modularized. Older ones just shut up.
Original explanation:
http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-kernel&m=100753194504523&w=2
Corrected mainly in 2.4.17-pre6 (and some leftovers in following pres).
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From ChangeLog-2.4.17:
pre6:
...
- Create __devexit_p() function and use that on
drivers which need it to make it possible to
use newer binutils (Keith Owens)
...

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J.A. Magallon

2002-01-15 23:50 UTC #5 lore raw

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Ok, 2.4.17:
gcc -D__KERNEL__ -I/usr/src/2.4.17/include -Wall -Wstrict-prototypes -Wno-trigraphs -O2 -fomit-frame-pointer -fno-strict-aliasing -fno-common -pipe -mno-fp-regs -ffixed-8 -mcpu=ev4 -Wa,-mev6 -DMODULE -DEXPORT_SYMTAB -c DAC960.c
DAC960.c: In function `DAC960_V2_EnableMemoryMailboxInterface':
DAC960.c:1054: internal error--unrecognizable insn:
(insn 949 477 474 (set (reg:DI 2 $2)
       (plus:DI (reg:DI 30 $30)
           (const_int 4398046511104 [0x40000000000]))) -1 (nil)
(nil))

ev5 ? No idea about alphas. gcc version ?

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Mandrake Linux release 8.2 (Cooker) for i586
Linux werewolf 2.4.18-pre3-beo #5 SMP Sun Jan 13 02:14:04 CET 2002 i686

Wakko Warner

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2002-01-15 23:57 UTC #6 lore raw

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Ok, 2.4.17:
gcc -D__KERNEL__ -I/usr/src/2.4.17/include -Wall -Wstrict-prototypes -Wno-trigraphs -O2 -fomit-frame-pointer -fno-strict-aliasing -fno-common -pipe -mno-fp-regs -ffixed-8 -mcpu=ev4 -Wa,-mev6 -DMODULE -DEXPORT_SYMTAB -c DAC960.c
DAC960.c: In function `DAC960_V2_EnableMemoryMailboxInterface':
DAC960.c:1054: internal error--unrecognizable insn:
(insn 949 477 474 (set (reg:DI 2 $2)
       (plus:DI (reg:DI 30 $30)
           (const_int 4398046511104 [0x40000000000]))) -1 (nil)
(nil))
ev5 ? No idea about alphas. gcc version ?

the kernel was compiled with 2.95.4 which is in debian's woody. I also installed debian's gcc-3.0 package. it does compile dac960.

No, it's an EV4. gcc 2.95.2 did nothing but eat all my memory on this file.

just out of curiosity, I have this dac960 controller with alpha 2.70 firmware. I know it says it needs 2.73, but the latest for alpha is 2.70. Any ideas if it'll work or not?

If I loose the contents of everything on this sytem, fine, I have another disk with the system on it so I won't loose anything. =)

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Mr. James W. Laferriere

2002-01-16 00:53 UTC #7 lore raw

Hello Wakko ,

On Tue, 15 Jan 2002, Wakko Warner wrote:
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just out of curiosity, I have this dac960 controller with alpha 2.70 firmware. I know it says it needs 2.73, but the latest for alpha is 2.70. Any ideas if it'll work or not?

Nope , The linux DAC960 driver needs 3.51-0-04 for dual flash . Or 2.73-0-00 for single flash . And beleive me Leonard means what he put in the README.DAC960 file .
2.73 usability is new to me as when one of these dropped into my hands all the driver supported was the Dual 3.51... firmware . Using either of the above will work on Linux , BUT not alpha vms/osf/nt .
The cost for the items from Mylex isn't reasonable imo . But if you want it & have a flash burner , Get two just like on the card now & download the firmware & burn it . Don't get the XDBA version as IIRC the alpha boards don't support it . But do check if MB you have does . Might get lucky .

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If I loose the contents of everything on this sytem, fine, I have another disk with the system on it so I won't loose anything. =)
Lab tests show that use of micro$oft causes cancer in lab animals

And other living things !-) Hth , JimL

Wakko Warner

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2002-01-16 01:34 UTC #8 lore raw

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just out of curiosity, I have this dac960 controller with alpha 2.70 firmware. I know it says it needs 2.73, but the latest for alpha is 2.70. Any ideas if it'll work or not?
Nope , The linux DAC960 driver needs 3.51-0-04 for dual flash . Or 2.73-0-00 for single flash . And beleive me Leonard means what he put in the README.DAC960 file .

I just tried it on my alpha (modifying the source to accept 2.70) and it appears to work. atleast I can make a partition, mke2fs it and put files on it. I keep getting ecc uncorrectable errors (retryable) frequently. No, this isn't DAC's fault because it happens even if I don't load the module. I'm assuming it's either 2.4.17 (I doubt it) or the fact I compiled it with
gcc 3.0.3 gcc 2.95.4 wouldn't compile dac960.c

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2.73 usability is new to me as when one of these dropped into my hands all the driver supported was the Dual 3.51... firmware . Using either of the above will work on Linux , BUT not alpha vms/osf/nt .
The cost for the items from Mylex isn't reasonable imo . But if you want it & have a flash burner , Get two just like on the card now & download the firmware & burn it . Don't get the XDBA version as IIRC the alpha boards don't support it . But do check if MB you have does . Might get lucky .

I think I did. Now if the ecc errors would go away, I'd be happy. The machine's crashed many times on my already.

Any ideas on compiling the DAC960 module w/o using gcc 3.0

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If I loose the contents of everything on this sytem, fine, I have another disk with the system on it so I won't loose anything. =)
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And other living things !-) Hth , JimL
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