Michael Artz wrote:
>
> I just installed a new kernel (2.4.0 with patch-2.4.0-rmk2 and
> diff-2.4.0-rmk2-np2 and default "make assabet_config") on my Assabet and
> am trying to get it to work in conjunction with my LP-E CF+ ethernet
> card. Everything works fine if I boot up the machine (with Angel) and
> then insert the card. However, if I try and boot up the Assabet with
> the card already inserted, I get to:
>
> ...boot messages...
> Based upon Swansea University Computer Society NET3.039
>
> scale: SA-1110 clock scaling initialized, clock speed is 206 MHz
>
> Starting kswapd v1.8
>
> and then the Assabet hangs for a while, and then reboots. Is this a
> problem with my specific kernel compilation, or something else?
>
> -Mike
Funny... I had an Assabet that did *exactly* the same thing a long time
ago. However, I had another later model (phase 4) that worked fine with
the same kernel image and CF Ethernet card. I _suspect_ this is another
case of wimpy power supply syndrome or other hardware issue on early
Assabets. The solution is, as you discovered, wait until init finishes
then insert the card.
What if your filesystem is NFS root mounted you ask? Well, now we have
to be a little more nimble- As soon as the initrd begins to decompress
you'll have about a 1 second window in which to insert the card. Once
the ramdisk is in place and init begins, it will find the network
device. Trust me, with a little practice, you'll get quite good at this
;-)
Regards,
//Jeff
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