Re: Debian installation hangs
>> I searched the kernel sources and I found this is the "multiple
>> devices" driver. That handles disk striping (RAID 0), RAID 5, etc.
>>
>> I have never heard of this problem, nor do I have any insight as to
>> what might cause this error. I was taught to disconnect unnecessary
>> devices when things like this happened, reconnect cables and check
>> master/slave settings, but maybe you already did that. I do see they
use
>> different driver versions, and if 0.36.3 works, then perhaps you need
>> 0.36.3 for your box. The nature of drivers is to evolve and support
more
>> devices, after all. I have kernel 2.0.36 (from slink) installed (on
hamm)
>> and md is version 0.36.3.
>
>I tried booting with SoundBlaster, CD-ROM and SyJet disabled, but it
didn't
>seem to help. And all the devices work fine under another O/S (that dare
not
>speak its name on this list), so I don't think the actual hardware's at
fault.
This is not related to this problem, but I thought I'd just throw in some
ideas...
I have an Adaptec 2940UW, and when I upgraded my motherboard and cpu, I put
it in PCI slot #1. Debian cd boot up hung somewhere. (I think at the scsi
init area). That "other" O/S still worked perfectly though. But, I switched
the adaptec to slot #2, and the video card to slot #1, and everything was
fine and dandy again. Reason? I still don't know. Does anyone?
maybe you could try removing your hardware and you might find something
quirky...
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