Hi

Would this CF -> IDE work?
http://www.digitalera.co.uk/detail.html?productref=92

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Jesper Vels

Quoting Michael Graves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> I had a VIA 600 MHz system run for 2 years without a problem. I didn't
> use the onboard CF slot as its not bootable. I used a simple IDE>CF
> adapter and itss really stable.
>
> Michael
>
> On Tue, 09 May 2006 18:25:42 -0500, Darrick Hartman wrote:
>
>> Nik Middleton wrote:
>>> It really does seem to depend on the age of the board.
>>>
>>> As far as I can tell it's Southbridge related.  Some, like yourself have
>>> never had a problem, sadly the majority have.
>>>
>> Nik,
>>
>> I don't know why you continue to have issues.  I've NEVER had an issue
>> with the VIA EPIA boards locking up UNLESS the power supply varied too
>> much.  I have numerous boards in place as firewalls with great uptime
>> values.  I currently am using an EPIA PD board as my asterisk box and
>> firewall.  No issues.  Rock solid.  Perhaps the distribution you're
>> using is doing something funny.  I've used CentOS (4.2 i386) and Slackware.
>>
>> I've used these things back from the original EPIA (the 800mhz).  I have
>> an EPIA V 10000 that runs my main mail and web server.  I had over 200
>> days up time but had to reboot to add memory.  I've used the CL, M, EM,
>> PD boards as well.  All just plain work.
>>
>> And yes, I do have DMA enabled.
>>
>> Specific to asterisk, as Darren mentioned, turn off all unused onboard
>> components if you plan on using a TDM card.  I have one box at a client
>> that function as their voicemail system for their existing old PBX and
>> my office's installation.  I have a TDM400 card with one FXO module in
>> the voicemail box and both an FXS and FXO module in the install in my
>> office.  We routinely use the cordless phone attached to the FXS module
>> to make calls both over IP and out the FXO module.  No issues.
>>
>> Darrick
>>> The one quote the seems to stand out is 'never EVER use VIA with 
>>> Linux'. For
>>> me, I've tried numerous combos, like ASUS, Shuttle etc, the common theme is
>>> the Via Chipset.
>>>
>>> Your mileage may vary of course
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darren Grant
>>> Sent: 09 May 2006 23:05
>>> To: Discussion of AstLinux - Asterisk on Compact Flash
>>> Subject: Re: [Astlinux-users] VIA EPIA board
>>>
>>> I have a VIA EPIA and it has never stopped. I think it is the MII but can't
>>> remember now. It came with an onboard CF reader/ Cardbus slot. I removed it
>>> as it was socketed and turned off all unused ports in the bios. I then use
>>> an IDE to CF adaptor for booting it. Works a treat.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9/5/06 22:50, "Nik Middleton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Been there, done that, if you can, send it back.
>>>>
>>>> Thing will lockup quite frequently.  There's a 4 year! Thread about
>>>> this card with Linux.
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
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