[opensuse-amd64] USB/Kernel issues when trying to attache Palm Treo device

Hey all... I just bought a used Palm Treo 650 device so I could sync my Evolution calendar/contacts outside of the house. Unfortunately, I'm having quite a bit of trouble getting the Treo to show up as a device. Normally, when the HotSync button is pressed, the Treo should show up as /dev/pilot [as configured by /etc/udev/rules.d/50-udev-default.rules/ by default in opensuse 10.1]. Whenever I attempt to perform a hotsync operation, I get the following errors : [dmesg]: Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 20 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error -110 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error -110 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 21 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error -110 Nov 24 17:58:02 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error -110 Nov 24 17:58:02 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 22 Nov 24 17:58:02 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device not accepting address 22, error -110 Nov 24 17:58:02 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 23 Nov 24 17:58:03 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device not accepting address 23, error -110 The syslog messages are identical to the above. I've loaded the `visor` kernel module with success [ie, no errors in dmesg or syslog]. Does anyone have any clue what's going on with the USB hub driver? Googling the `error -110` doesn't turn up anything useful. System details: opensuse 10.1 x86_64 running on Dell e521 kernel 2.6.26.13-4-smp Any help would be greatly appreciated. cheers john --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-amd64+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-amd64+help@opensuse.org

John Leidel wrote: ...
Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 20 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error -110 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error ...
Does anyone have any clue what's going on with the USB hub driver? Googling the `error -110` doesn't turn up anything useful.
Hi John, As I posted a month or two back in reply to someone else's similar post:
I don't think this is amd64 specific - looks like the external device is too slow. Try connecting via a hub (which will slow down the link), that has cured similar problems for me, mainly on x86 platforms though.
Seeing as the other OS doesn't seem to show this problem, there may be an underlying software problem here - anyone care to comment?
I never saw any follow-up comments - I'd also be interested to know if the suggestion helps? -- Cheers, Richard (MQ) --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-amd64+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-amd64+help@opensuse.org

Indeed. This does seem to help the situation. I ended up doing a quick BIOS update... which turned out to be fairly laborious on my Dell e521. I have instructions on how to do it now if anyone is interested. I did a kernel update to 2.6.26-53-0.16. This, combined with the use of a spare usb hub/dongle... the device magically appears!! ...now to figure out the syncing process. Thanks for the tip Richard! cheers john On Sun, 2007-11-25 at 20:09 +0000, Richard (MQ) wrote:
John Leidel wrote: ...
Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 20 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error -110 Nov 24 17:58:01 e521 kernel: usb 2-5: device descriptor read/64, error ...
Does anyone have any clue what's going on with the USB hub driver? Googling the `error -110` doesn't turn up anything useful.
Hi John,
As I posted a month or two back in reply to someone else's similar post:
I don't think this is amd64 specific - looks like the external device is too slow. Try connecting via a hub (which will slow down the link), that has cured similar problems for me, mainly on x86 platforms though.
Seeing as the other OS doesn't seem to show this problem, there may be an underlying software problem here - anyone care to comment?
I never saw any follow-up comments - I'd also be interested to know if the suggestion helps?
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