Steffen Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hi...
>
> We're currently running a Compaq Proliant 5500R (E13)
> 4way P.Pro/512kb@166Mhz with 256MB ram. A Compaq Smart2/P
> controller w. 4MB cache and the builtin NCR 53c8xx SCSI
> controller.
>
> This setup is currently running RH6.1 with the std. 2.2.20-smp
> kernel with support for the 3Com 3c985B gigabit ethernet nic.
>
> Now, I would really like to upgrade to the 2.3.x (so I'm a nerd),
> The reason for upgrading is the native kernel support for the
> 3Com gigabit card. But I can't.
>
> I can compile the kernel with the same options as the 2.2.x
> kernel with no problems. But when the system boots more or less
> all my hardware is gone.
>
> When Kudzu starts, it states that NCR scsi controller is gone,
> the 3Com 3c905B (10/100Mb nic) and the 3Com 3c985B etc. The only
> thing left that works is the Smart2/P controller.
i had a similar sounding problem with my box. i have 8 pci slots and
the newer kernels weren't finding all my equipment. try adding
pci=peer at the boot prompt.
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