How to configure the Linux kernel/Device drivers/Generic driver options

Howto configure the Linux kernel / drivers / base

Generic Driver Options

 * Option: STANDALONE
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off) Select only drivers that don't need compile-time external firmware if EXPERIMENTAL
 * default y
 * Select this option if you don't have magic firmware for drivers that need it.
 * If unsure, say Y.


 * Option: PREVENT_FIRMWARE_BUILD
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off) Prevent firmware from being built
 * default y
 * Say yes to avoid building firmware. Firmware is usually shipped with the driver, and only when updating the firmware a rebuild should be made. If unsure say Y here.


 * Option: FW_LOADER
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off/module) Hotplug firmware loading support
 * select HOTPLUG
 * This option is provided for the case where no in-kernel-tree modules require hotplug firmware loading support, but a module built outside the kernel tree does.


 * Option: DEBUG_DRIVER
 * Kernel Versions: 2.6.15.6 ...
 * (on/off) Driver Core verbose debug messages
 * depends on DEBUG_KERNEL
 * Say Y here if you want the Driver core to produce a bunch of debug messages to the system log. Select this if you are having a problem with the driver core and want to see more of what is going on.
 * If you are unsure about this, say N here.

Linux Kernel Configuration