Hello Gilboa, On Mon, 2011-05-09 at 09:43 +0300, Gilboa Davara wrote: > > > 1. Kernel version? > > Standard Debian Squeeze kernel: > > $ uname -a > > Linux c4 2.6.32-5-vserver-amd64 #1 SMP Mon Mar 7 23:14:47 UTC 2011 > > x86_64 GNU/Linux > > I'd consider trying a kernel from debian-testing or rolling your own. > As I said, at least in my experience, the interface "feel" of 2.6.38 is > -far-, -far- better than previous kernels.
The shell "feel" is OK - when I want to open another shell, one opens promptly (does not need any disk I/O as the relevant executables are still cached in memory thanks to already-open shells; and there are idle cores). So I am not in hurry to install a more recent kernel. > > > 2. Are you sure your SATA is in AHCI mode? > > > (Simply type: $ find /sys/devices | grep ahci) > > > > My SATA indeed runs in non-AHCI mode. > > > > The question now is how to configure it to run in AHCI mode? > > According to the Wikipedia article > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Host_Controller_Interface, I need > > to modify a BIOS setting and maybe create a new initrd image. > > Another source: > > http://www.techmetica.com/howto/sata-ahci-mode-bios-setting.-what-does-it-do/ > > > > I can handle the BIOS setting but how to check whether a new initrd > > image is needed, and if necessary create it? > > First you'll need to enable it in your BIOS. (Usually under SATA > controller mode, under advanced settings) > If you cannot seem to find this option, trying searching for a BIOS > upgrade for your motherboard. > If it's enabled, and somehow your kernel haven't picked it up, check > that CONFIG_SATA_AHCI is enabled in your kernel .confing. ($ > cat /boot/*config* | grep AHCI) > ... If it does, you may need an updated kernel that better supports your > SATA chipset. (Which board is it?) My kernel is configured to have AHCI as a module: CONFIG_SATA_AHCI=m However I understand that it means that this module is needed also in the initrd image. How can I check which modules made it to the initrd image last time it was rebuilt? Thanks, --- Omer -- If verbal consent is not obtained in triplicate, it is date rape. Asking permission constitutes harassment. My opinions, as expressed in this E-mail message, are mine alone. They do not represent the official policy of any organization with which I may be affiliated in any way. WARNING TO SPAMMERS: at http://www.zak.co.il/spamwarning.htmlDelay is the deadliest form of denial. C. Northcote Parkinson My own blog is at http://www.zak.co.il/tddpirate/ My opinions, as expressed in this E-mail message, are mine alone. They do not represent the official policy of any organization with which I may be affiliated in any way. WARNING TO SPAMMERS: at http://www.zak.co.il/spamwarning.html _______________________________________________ Linux-il mailing list Linux-il@cs.huji.ac.il http://mailman.cs.huji.ac.il/mailman/listinfo/linux-il