USB 3.x controller cards

[xeno74]

Are there any parameters which could be given to USB controllers/drivers, to adjust how they sync with the system...?

Sorry, I don’t know. What about the following error message?

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failed to load firmware renesas_usb_fw.mem

[Roland]

Sorry, I don’t know. What about the following error message?

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failed to load firmware renesas_usb_fw.mem

Yes, I noticed that, too... But shouldn't it be included with the kernel? On the manufacturer's site I did not see any LInux software, and none of the distros I have currently installed did have anything like that in /libs/firmware. Maybe there is no PPC version of it?

I tested again the Delock controller (ASM chipset) with the final version of 5.19. No change there, it still needs the 'mem=3500M' parameter in order to work. I did report this issue to the delveloper list you adviced earlier but there was not any reaction to my report.

[xeno74]

I did report this issue to the delveloper list you adviced earlier but there was not any reaction to my report.

Please ask again. Maybe they have forgotten to answer.

— Christian

[Roland]

Please ask again. Maybe they have forgotten to answer.

I doubt that... I already unsubcribed the list as it just fills my mailbox with messages from which I do not understand anything. It is clearly only for programmers, not for end users! But if you like, please feel free to 'bump' my report by your own comment. Maybe there will be more attention if a well-known developer is involved...

[xeno74]

Maybe there will be more attention if a well-known developer is involved...

Unfortunately, I am also not a developer. I am a Linux systemadministrator. I am fighting also with the developers. If I don’t use the problematic hardware then I have not really a chance to win the fight.

[Roland]

What is the current situation of "VIA Labs VL805 chipset", is it supported in our Kernels...? Has anyone tested a USB controller with this chip succesfully?

[Roland]

@xeno74

Could you please check whether the driver support for "VIA Labs VL805 chipset" is currently activated in our latest kernels? Thank you!

(I have not succeeded to get the Silverstone card with NEC/Renesas chipset to work properly, so I have to find something else).

[xeno74]

Device 'VIA Technologies VL805/806 xHCI USB 3.0 Controller'

I think I have to add some kernel config options.

[xeno74]

Hi Roland,

I figured out, that our kernels support USB3 controller cards with the VIA Labs VL805 chipset.

Please boot your X5000 with the boot argument iommu=soft.

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setenv bootargs root=/dev/sdb2 iommu=soft

Further information: [FIXED] VIA VL805 USB 3.0 not working

Maybe you need a firmware additionally.

Cheers,
Christian

[Roland]

I figured out, that our kernels support USB3 controller cards with the VIA Labs VL805 chipset.

Please boot your X5000 with the boot argument iommu=soft.

For example:

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setenv bootargs root=/dev/sdb2 iommu=soft

Ok, thanks for the tip! I do not have yet the card, but will keep that in my mind.

Further information: [FIXED] VIA VL805 USB 3.0 not working

Maybe you need a firmware additionally.

But is there a PPC version available...?