Re: kernel config: where is libata?

[Hugo Vanwoerkom <hvw59601@care2.com>]

Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I can't use the Debian (Sid) kernels because VGA=<nnn> does not work on 
> my box: gets 'invalid videomode'.
> I can use Debian kernels with uvesafb but its companion v86d dies with 
> my new GeForce 6200 AGP after a while.
>
> But all works well when I roll my own kernel. Except then I cannot use 
> smart with an external USB ATA disk I have.
>
> It seems the libata kernel module is missing: I see that with 
> 2.6.26-1-686 and not with my kernel. But what CONFIG_ parm turns it on? 
> Or where in make menuconfig does one enable it?

It's this:

Serial ATA (prod) and Parallel ATA (experimental) drivers

but that is configured 'Y' and gets me no closer.

Anybody has a link to what to turn on for smart use of external USB disks?

Hugo