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Re: kernel 2.6.19: system freeze with blinking CapsLock and ScrollLock leds



Max A. wrote:
> I'm having trouble with the recently released kernel 2.6.19 from
> kernel.org. With kernel 2.6.19 installed (my custom build from
> sources), my system freezes at random points within several hours
> after reboot.
> A noticeable symptom is blinking CapsLock and ScrollLock keybord leds
> (but not NumLock).
> Does anybody observe anything similar?
> 
> I've got such freeze at least 4 times during last two days. So I
> switched back to 2.6.18 which is known to work flawlessly for weeks.

You should compile your kernel with:
	Kernel Hacking --> Magic SysRq key

This will give you the opportunity to get a better hang on your computer
even in case of kernel panic. Read Documentation/sysrq.txt

Regards
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