> This enables the use of interrupts on r6xx/r7xx hardware. Interrupts > are implemented via a ring buffer. The GPU adds interrupts vectors to > the ring and the host reads them off in the interrupt handler. The > interrupt controller requires firmware like the CP. This firmware > must be installed and accessible to the firmware loader for interrupts > to function.
It might be nice to fail to non-interrupt operation if the firmware can't be found. though I suppose distros can ship it with the DDX if they aren't shipping -firmware Dave. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join us December 9, 2009 for the Red Hat Virtual Experience, a free event focused on virtualization and cloud computing. Attend in-depth sessions from your desk. Your couch. Anywhere. http://p.sf.net/sfu/redhat-sfdev2dev -- _______________________________________________ Dri-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/dri-devel
