Re: Debian 2.2 PPC freezes on PCP 210 (now 410 G3)
On Thu, Sep 07, 2000 at 02:05:05PM -0500, Matt Christian wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I am having problems with my computer freezing in Debian GNU/Linux 2.2r0a
> PowerPC which requires that I reboot the machine (using cmd-ctrl-power) to
> continue. First, before I get into the description of the problem, here's
> my computer's configuration:
>
> * PowerComputing PowerCenter Pro 210
> - XLR8 MACh Carrier ZIF w/ 366 MHz G3 (overclocked to ~410 MHz)
> - 1 MB backside cache running at ~205 MHz (x1/2 multiplier)
> - ~58.8 MHz system bus speed (PCP rated at 60 MHz) (x7 multiplier)
> - No L2 cache (removed from motherboard)
> - 128 MB RAM (two 64 MB DIMMs)
> - Built-in ATI Rage II+ (4 MB) video (connected via VGA port)
> - Built-in SCSI-2 bus (internal & external used)
> . 4.2 GB Quantum 7200 rpm drive
> . 2.1 GB Western Digital 7200 rpm drive
> . 16x TEAC CD-ROM drive
> . 6x4x16x Yamaha CD-RW drive (external)
> - PCI Adaptec 2930U Ultra SCSI-2 bus (only internal used)
> . 9.1 GB DEC (Quantum?) 7200 rpm drive
> - Built-in 10Base-T Ethernet
> * Extended keyboard (ADB)
> * Kensington TurboMouse 5 (ADB)
> * 17" Monitor (using 5 BNC to VGA cabling)
> * Mac OS 8.6 US
> * Debian GNU/Linux 2.2r0a Official 3 CD Binary Set
Hmm, I don't see anything especially odd there...
Except for possibly the 2930U. Have you tried installing Debian
without that card plugged in? Have you tried undoing some of the
overclocking?
> I would love to run Debian GNU/Linux PowerPC on my computer (as my primary
> OS) but am so far unable to do so. I have successfully run LinuxPPC on
> my machine in the past but prefer Debian as a distribution (and
> philosophy) over RedHat derivatives. Unfortunately, if LinuxPPC works and
> Debian doesn't, I will be inclined to go with the former.
This is a purely kernel, not distribution, issue. I really strongly
suspect you have hardware trouble - it may just be Linux trying to
utilize something more than MacOS does and causing it to break.
Dan
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