Re: 2.4.18-rcx: Dual P3 + VIA + APIC

From: Stephan von Krawczynski (skraw@ithnet.com)
Date: Thu Feb 21 2002 - 15:11:42 EST


On Thu, 21 Feb 2002 14:58:58 -0300
"Fernando Korndorfer" <fernando@quatro.com.br> wrote:

> Hello
>
> I'm having same problems booting SMP-enabled kernels. I just mailed
> the list asking for help, but I could not provide more information abount
> the mainboard (it's a Asus dual P3, via chipset, don't remember the model).
> The messages are very similar (if not equal) to yours. I was able to boot to
> the end disabling APM support, but the boot process itself became unstable
> (some times it booted, some times not, just like you).

Hm, interestingly there seem to be more people with via+SMP+somewhat problems. Interestingly, because I cannot confirm these troubles, using such a setup myself. Just have a look:

00:00.0 Host bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C693A/694x [Apollo PRO133x] (rev c4)
00:01.0 PCI bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C598/694x [Apollo MVP3/Pro133x AGP]
00:04.0 ISA bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C686 [Apollo Super South] (rev 40)
00:04.1 IDE interface: VIA Technologies, Inc. Bus Master IDE (rev 06)
00:04.2 USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. UHCI USB (rev 16)
00:04.3 USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. UHCI USB (rev 16)
00:04.4 Host bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C686 [Apollo Super ACPI] (rev 40)
00:09.0 PCI bridge: Digital Equipment Corporation DECchip 21152 (rev 03)
00:0a.0 Network controller: Elsa AG QuickStep 1000 (rev 01)
00:0b.0 SCSI storage controller: Symbios Logic Inc. (formerly NCR) 53c1010 Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (rev 01)
00:0b.1 SCSI storage controller: Symbios Logic Inc. (formerly NCR) 53c1010 Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (rev 01)
00:0c.0 Unknown mass storage controller: Promise Technology, Inc. 20268 (rev 01)
00:0d.0 Multimedia audio controller: Creative Labs SB Live! EMU10000 (rev 07)
00:0d.1 Input device controller: Creative Labs SB Live! (rev 07)
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV11 (rev b2)
02:04.0 Ethernet controller: Digital Equipment Corporation DECchip 21142/43 (rev 41)
02:05.0 Ethernet controller: Digital Equipment Corporation DECchip 21142/43 (rev 41)
02:06.0 Ethernet controller: Digital Equipment Corporation DECchip 21142/43 (rev 41)
02:07.0 Ethernet controller: Digital Equipment Corporation DECchip 21142/43 (rev 41)

(This is Asus CUV4X-D, dual PIII, and a damn lot of stuff inside :-)

I compile my kernel (2.4.18-rc2) with the attached config. Please try it and tell your results. I can assure you that this machine runs rock solid over here for months.

Regards,
Stephan



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