Geoff Beasley wrote:
On Sunday 14 October 2007 11:06:43 holborn wrote:
me also can only say what i have here, don't know if it is the best (but
works good!)
--- Enable the block layer
[ ] Support for Large Block Devices
[ ] Support for tracing block io actions
[ ] Support for Large Single Files
[ ] Block layer SG support v4 (EXPERIMENTAL)
i think these only apply if you're going to be using large file sizes. =>
2gig. but i could be wrong.
think so too, i have the first option checked
IO Schedulers --->
i tend to use the deadline but there's probably not a lot of difference. again
no expert so more info could be valuable.
i have checked them all and the cfq as default
Processor type and features --->
HPET Timer Support
i find this essential for good low latency operation and stability.
here too.
Device Drivers --->
Character devices --->
<*> Enhanced Real Time Clock Support
needed.
yes..
[ ] Real Time Clock Histogram Support
only for debuging; turn it off.
<*> Priority Inheritance Debugging
(Blocker) Device Support
piss this off ! for debugging only and i have seen this take an interupt.
[ ] HPET - High Precision Event Timer
i always enable this and 'allow mmap' below it.
me too, both options on...
Sound --->
Advanced Linux Sound Architecture --->
<M> RTC Timer support
[*] Use RTC as default sequencer timer
this is exactly as it is looking here too!
i don't use alsa in the kernel so i can't
comment.
g.
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very interesting thread, it would be good if we continue and other
people put their experiences and uncleared questions here!
cheers,
doc