> > Where do you see those errors? /var/log/messages?
Yes - sorry for the omission
> > At least whomever coded those messages has a sense of humor. Any
> > error messages saying, "kernel: Your firewall is now stoned." ???
> > -fwguru
> There is (or was) one for the lp printer port driver that will read:
> "lp0: printer on fire." when all the bidir status lines go high
> simultaneously.
> >> kernel: Uhhuh. NMI received for unknown reason 34.
> >> kernel: Dazed and confused, but trying to continue
> >> kernel: Do you have a strange power saving mode enabled?
> >>
> >> A quick Google search on the first string turned up two messages in
Lunix
> >> groups from 2002, but neither had responses. Interestingly, both of
the
> >> other messages were also for IBM hardware (but different models).
> In short, the error means that an interrupt was heard from a device that
> the Linux kernel doesn't know about, or at least, Checkpoint's kernel
> build doesn't have support for. A similar message is something like
> "Screaming interrupt (some number)... nobody cares." Means no driver
code
> is hooked to the interrupt vector for that device.
> Going with the last line of the message as a hint, next chance you get, I
> would suggest going into the BIOS (Setup) and disabling both APM and
ACPI.
Thanks, I'll give that a go.
> I forget offhand if SPLAT gives you a GRUB or LILO boot menu, and I don't
> have my SPLAT box accessible to me at the moment, but if so you can also
> try "apm=off" on the kernel boot line.
I'll try updating /boot/grub/grub.conf if the BIOS this doesn't work. The
firewall in question has been up since around Xmas so I'm hoping this won't
be a regular occurrence :-)
> This mysetery device is probably supported in mainstream Linux kernels or
> available as a driver package from IBM, but in SPLAT you're probably
> stuck working to disable it.
> --
> #!/jameel/akari
> sleep 4800;
> make clean && make breakfast
Andy.
#####################################################################################
This email is intended for the person to whom it is addressed
only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy
or use the contents in any way. The opinions expressed may not
necessarily reflect those of ZESPRI Group of Companies ('ZESPRI').
While every effort has been made to verify the information
contained herein, ZESPRI does not make any representations
as to the accuracy of the information or to the performance
of any data, information or the products mentioned herein.
ZESPRI will not accept liability for any losses, damage or
consequence, however, resulting directly or indirectly from
the use of this e-mail/attachments.
#####################################################################################
=================================================
To set vacation, Out-Of-Office, or away messages,
send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
in the BODY of the email add:
set fw-1-mailinglist nomail
=================================================
To unsubscribe from this mailing list,
please see the instructions at
http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html
=================================================
If you have any questions on how to change your
subscription options, email
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
=================================================
