Re: [lm-sensors] Re: I2C block reads with i2c-viapro: testers wanted

[Martin Drab <drab@kepler.fjfi.cvut.cz>]

On Wed, 10 Aug 2005, Jean Delvare wrote:

> Hi Hinko,
> 
> > > In order to verify whether I2C block reads work for you, just
> > > compare the contents of this file:
> > >   /sys/bus/i2c/devices/0-0050/eeprom
> > 
> > I've tested your patch on gericom X5 with VIA chipset and it works
> > fine without/with your patch (no diff in eeprom contents).
> > (...)
> > 0000:00:11.0 ISA bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT8233 PCI to ISA Bridge
> 
> This is a surprising result, as the VT8233 datasheet didn't mention the
> I2C block mode. I'll add this model to the list. This also suggests that
> the VT8233A may support it as well - if someone could test that.
> 
> I have to admit I don't know exactly in which order the different south
> bridges were designed and released by VIA. I think the following order
> is correct:
> 
> VT82C596
> VT82C596B
> VT82C686A
> VT82C686B
> VT8235
> VT8237
> 
> But I don't know where the VT8231, VT8233 and VT8233A should be inserted
> in this list. If anyone can tell me...

I guess it's just the way it seems:

VT82C596
VT82C596B
VT82C686A
VT82C686B
VT8231
VT8233
VT8233A
VT8235
VT8237

Martin

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