Re: Debian doesn't boot in Compaq Presario

["Dr. Aldo Medina" <aldomedina@hotpop.com>]

kyle wrote:
> 
> El vie, 31-05-2002 a las 22:38, Dr. Aldo Medina escribió:
> > In my Compaq Presario 700 (working fine with Woody and Linux 2.2.19) I
> > tried Linux 2.4.18 without success (I need it for ACPI support).
> > However, if I enable ACPI in the kernel, my laptop locks after enabling
> > ACPI at boot time.
> >
> > Any ideas? :-(
> >
> 
> check your BIOS settings.
> 
> What features have you enabled in kernel config?
> 
> You should say "Y" to "Embedded controler" in ACPI Bus Manager :
> 
> CONFIG_ACPI_EC:
> 
> This driver is required on some systems for the proper operation of
> the battery and thermal drivers.  If you are compiling for a laptop,
> say Y.
> 
> (posting here the acpi /usr/src/linux/.config related part could be
> rather helpful...)
> 

I tried two schemes: saying Y to anything ACPI related, and using "y"
only in CONFIG_ACPI with the rest not set. Same results.
My laptop uses a Phoenix BIOS, so I don't see anything related to ACPI
there. :-(

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