how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

kcy29581 · 2005-05-09 01:18:26

Hi all,

I have just compiled the zc030x kernel module for my Creative Webcam NX Pro from http://zc0302.sourceforge.net/zc0302.php and it works. /dev/video0 is created and all I need to do is to get it work with applications such as gtkam.

But the problem lies with this: to get the webcam working i need to use an option whilst loading the zc030x module. I can do it manually with this command:

insmod zc030x.ko sensor=HV7131B

Basically the extra option specifies the sensor for my webcam. How can I specify this option at boot-time though? Am I forced to always manually run this command?

Also, does the command insmod do exactly the same as modprobe?

Thanks

cactus · 2005-05-09 01:31:13

If you load the module using modprobe, you can specify options on a seperate line.

options snd-via82xx index=0 dxs_support=3

kcy29581 · 2005-05-09 01:48:05

sorry cactus but I'm confused... what do you mean by that code line? That goes in rc.conf?

sorry but I'm really new to adding options to modules...

kcy29581 · 2005-05-09 02:07:46

hang on! I'm such an idiot... you meant to put that line in /etc/modprobe.conf right?

if thats it, I should've known... :oops:

i3839 · 2005-05-09 02:22:43

Yes he does.

kcy29581 · 2005-05-09 02:35:05

just tested it out and all works great. Cheers cactus!

DarkPath · 2005-05-09 21:08:57

As an aside, I had the same problem a while ago but found another solution...

The acerhk module needs two parameters to have it work with my notebook. I found that just enclosing the entire module + parameters in ' marks works just fine in my rc.conf. Here's my MODULES line from rc.conf:

MODULES=(agpgart b44 !usbserial !ide-scsi fglrx evdev 'acerhk poll=1 autowlan=1' ipw2200)

now if only I'd take the time to work phrakture's wireless scripts into my system, I could actually get wireless itself working.

kcy29581 · 2005-05-09 23:51:36

nice DarkPath. That looks like a great way, especially if you want to test certain options for modules

Cheers

Arch Linux

#1 2005-05-09 01:18:26

how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

#2 2005-05-09 01:31:13

Re: how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

#3 2005-05-09 01:48:05

Re: how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

#4 2005-05-09 02:07:46

Re: how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

#5 2005-05-09 02:22:43

Re: how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

#6 2005-05-09 02:35:05

Re: how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

#7 2005-05-09 21:08:57

Re: how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

#8 2005-05-09 23:51:36

Re: how to set options for modules at boot-time? [SOLVED]

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