unresolved symbols error messages on startup
After compiling a kernel (2.2.17) for the first time, I received a string of error messages on module autodetect: "Unresolved symbols in /lib/modules " (lists several modules). I don't have any modules compiled into the kernel (although I do have the possibility of module dependency enabled). I did run make modules and make modules_install anyway, hoping that that would resolve the problem, but it had no effect. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Keith
AWE 32 not recognized
After compiling a kernel (2.2.17) for the first time, the startup sequence initialized Soundblaster at io 220 and 330, irq 1 and 5 (which is what it runs at under Windows), but then said "AWE 32 not recognized." I still don't have sound. (Compiled SB and PNP into the kernel.) I'm trying to avoid using isapnp tools, because I understand that they have trouble with AWE 32 anyway, and on an earlier attempt, pnpdump didn't recognize my sound card at all. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Keith
kerneld error message on startup
After compiling a kernel (2.2.17) for the first time, I received a startup message indicating that I was using kerneld and almost certainly didn't want to. I don't know how I turned it on, so I don't know how to turn it off. I have enabled kmod in the kernel, but don't understand how to set it up from Documentation/kmod.txt (refers to a directory that doesn't exist in my setup). All this should be academic, since I'm actually not using modules at all, but I'd like to get rid of the error message. Thanks, Keith
first shot at compiling a kernel
I tried compiling a kernel (2.2.17) for the first time. It compiled, rebooted, and generally worked okay, but there were a few problems 1) I received a startup message indicating that I was using kerneld and almost certainly didn't want to. I don't know how I turned it on, so I don't know how to turn it off. 2) It initialized Soundblaster at io 220 and 330, irq 1 and 5 (which is what it runs at under Windows), but then said "AWE 32 not recognized." I still don't have sound. (Compiled SB and PNP into the kernel.) 3) I received a string of error messages on module autodetect (need to rerun startup sequence to get the exact message). I don't have any modules compiled into the kernel (although I do have the possibility of module dependency enabled). Do I have to compile modules anyway, even though I'm not using any? Or are the old modules from the generic kernel causing the problem? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Grace and peace, Keith
Missing /lib/modules/2.2.17 file
> In the process of compiling a new kernel, I renamed my /lib/modules/2.2.17 > file. I won't take you along the convoluted process that made me think that > that was a good idea. Anyway ... > > I can't boot up. I keep getting an endless series of messages that > /lib/modules/2.2.17 can't be accessed because it isn't there. Is there > anything analogous to Windows' "safe mode" that could get me into the system > just enough to get to /lib/modules/2.2.17-old and change it back? > > Boot floppy doesn't work; it just gets me to the same point. Any > suggestions before I decide to re-install? > > Thanks, > > Keith >
Missing /lib/modules/2.2.17 file
In the process of compiling a new kernel, I renamed my /lib/modules/2.2.17 file. I won't take you along the convoluted process that made me think that that was a good idea. Anyway ... I can't boot up. I keep getting an endless series of messages that /lib/modules/2.2.17 can't be accessed because it isn't there. Is there anything analogous to Windows' "safe mode" that could get me into the system just enough to get to /lib/modules/2.2.17-old and change it back? Boot floppy doesn't work; it just gets me to the same point. Any suggestions before I decide to re-install? Thanks, Keith
Re: SiS 5597/5598 Video Card
You got me on the right track. Xserver-svga was the right driver, but since anXious (in the setup program) didn't recognize my card, it didn't load Xserver-svga. I used apt-get to get it, and now it's fine. Thanks. One more problem, though: since the setup program didn't have a video driver to work with, there was a bunch of package software that didn't install. Now that I am up and running, I'd like to try to install it. Apt-get is fine if you know what you need, one package at a time. But how can I get back into the package installation program (or something equivalent) to find out what I lost and what I need to reinstall? Sorry for stupid newbie questions. I'm trying to read the manual, but it seems you need to know the commands you're looking for before you look them up. Keith -Original Message- From: USM Bish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Keith & Cecile Schooley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: debian-user@lists.debian.org Date: Sunday, February 04, 2001 6:46 AM Subject: Re: SiS 5597/5598 Video Card >Don't know why anXious did not recognise your card. >Never used it. > >Perhaps, xserver-sis in place of xserver-svga could >sort out your video support problems. > >apt-get install xserver-sis > >AFAIK, this X server supports the SiS 86c201, SiS 86c202, >SiS 86c205, SiS 5597, SiS 5598, SiS 6326 AGP, SiS 530/620, >SiS 540/630 and SiS 300. > >The other SiS chipsets are supported by the xserver-svga >X server. > >USM Bish > >On Sat, 3 Feb 2001 19:04:48 -0500 >"Keith & Cecile Schooley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I recently installed Potato (first time using Linux). I have a SiS >> 5597/5598 video card, which anXious did not recognize. > ^^^ >> So why didn't anXious recognize it? How do I get video support? >> >> Thanks for help in advance, >> >> Keith >> > > >-- >To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
Password problems
This is going to sound like an asinine problem, but here goes ... My machine seems to have forgotten my password. Yes, I said my machine. Not me. I've had it burned into my consciousness, through booting up about a hundred times (successfully) today. I finally got a problem with getting my video card recognized, but when I tried to log back in, I couldn't get in either by my user name or as root. Any suggestions on why this would happen? Is there any possible way to deal with this, other than to reinstall the whole system? Grace and peace, Keith
SiS 5597/5598 Video Card
I recently installed Potato (first time using Linux). I have a SiS 5597/5598 video card, which anXious did not recognize. The installation manual (Section 2.1.2.3) says that the Debian CDs ship with XFree86 3.3.6 http://www.debian.org/releases/2.2/i386/ch-hardware-req.en.html#s2.2 ) XFree86's website says that XFree86 3.3.6 supports SiS 5597/5598 http://www.xfree86.org/3.3.6/SiS2.htm#2 ). So why didn't anXious recognize it? How do I get video support? Thanks for help in advance, Keith
Installing XFree86 3.3.6
I installed a new set of Debian CDs recently, only to have anXious not recognize my video card, a SiS 5597/5598. After a little research, I found that XFree86 3.3.6 should support the SiS 5597/5598 card, so I downloaded the files from them. Then, on trying to install, I received a message saying that my system appears to use an a.out binary system, which is not supported by this release of XFree86. On the XFree86 website, I am told that "Elf is the only binary type supported for Linux OSs." All this stuff is new to me. How can I deal with this problem? Keith
