kernel boot sequence is stopping !

_target0 · n00b Joined: 26 Aug 2006 Posts: 5

Hi all !

I can't boot any kernel : I tried to reconfigure it, and I can't solve the problem :

-> my laptop (Asus A6000 S : compiled with gentoo-sources-2.6.17-r7) freeze each time after :

B33FC4K3 · Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject:

I have an ASUS A6Tc, same problem here. I was only able to boot the minimal install CD 2006.1 (and LiveCD too) by passing the option "acpi=off". I assume disabling ACPI completely would solve the problem, however I am wondering if there is a specific option that causes the trouble. I guess i am going to experiment a little bit.

Some info about the Notebook:
- CPU: AMD Turion 64 X2
- Chipset: nVidia MC51

_target0 · n00b Joined: 26 Aug 2006 Posts: 5

Same here.

The real reference is ASUS A6T - AP014H.

I tried all options when I configured my kernel. Without ACPI, and without CPUSET, and without a lot of things... In fine, my kernel won't boot at all (he stopped each time after lines who are in my last post)...

:cry:

So, if someone can help asus' users... do it ! please.

B33FC4K3 · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject:

I tried finding an option in the kernel config, too. However, adding "acpi=off" to the bootloader line seems to be the only way to make the system work.

Zubzub · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject:

yup same here

B33FC4K3 · Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject:

Adding "noapic" to the kernel boot line made the system start up too.

Zubzub · Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:

a laptop without acpi isnt very usefull...

B33FC4K3 · Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:47 pm Post subject:

Yes, I know, for example ACPI allows controlling the CPU speed and power functions. However, except for one error that is reported once on every first internet connection (something about an IRQ failure), I have not experienced any major problems with turning off APIC.

JuPiTeR15 · n00b Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 13

Hello,
I also have an asus A6T014H, and acpi works for most part, battery works, screen illumination also, i got cpufreqd working also (included 800Mhz stepping instead of 1600).
I don't use sleepmodes so couldn't tell it.

I just don't get the rtl8168 working (will come in 2.6.18.1 i read) nor does the bcm43xx works nor does my soundcard... but that's for another topic

The kernel I use is gentoo-sources-2.6.18 , and I copied my .config at http://pastebin.com/797531
(don't know if I should have posted here... in doubt I avoid flood)

One problem I get with ACPI are some weird "on off" screen messages (I could try to take a picture if required becaus my english is not good enough to describe the matter :s sorry)

I hope it helps...

JuPiTer15

Zubzub · Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject:

you sure its 2.6.18? also what bios version do you use. The only version I could get it working with acpi was 2.6.15 not with 17 not with 18 (havent tried 16) sound works when you enable intel hda btw

JuPiTeR15 · n00b Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 13

My bios rev is 0209, and yes, I use 2.6.18 (which was a pain to get for installation without network available)
And thanks a lot for the sound hint, I'm going to try it out right now!
edit:
I'm definitely out of luck for the sound :s

Zubzub · Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

my bios is 0601 updated from 0403, I enabled acpi and pnp acpi with 2.6.15 kernel. If I run emerge alsa-drivers it auto detects intel hda and it works just fine. It seems almost everyon runs 020x bios versions while mine is like way higher

Also you can get networking support if you dld the pci-express gigabit linux drivers from the realtek site.

B33FC4K3 · Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:04 pm Post subject:

JuPiTer15:
The RTL8168 works just fine with Realtek's driver (r1000). Also a driver for the ALSA sound is available on their website.

I tried the most recent BIOS update, but that did not change much about the APIC/ACPI incompatibility. I'll try the config file you mentioned.