Re: VIA bug?

[Richard Hector <rhector@paradise.net.nz>]

On Sat, 2003-01-18 at 08:33, Ron Johnson wrote:
> On Fri, 2003-01-17 at 06:20, Richard Hector wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > After a fresh install on a newish PC, I get an error like this:
> > 
> > probable hardware bug: clock timer configuration lost - probably a
> > VIA686a
> > probable hardware bug: restoring chip configuration
> > 
> > This machine also had problems such as the mouse freezing, and sound
> > playback (and recording) was slow, under WinXP - that's part of the
> > reason for switching, but I'm not sure if it's relevant.
> > 
> > Anyway, I've discovered that that message does not exist in the 2.4.18
> > kernel source - does that mean that kernel avoids the problem, and
> > therefore all my problems will be over once I upgrade?
> > 
> > Is this something I should be able to get a warranty replacement on?
> 
> What motherboard, chipset and kernel?

Soltek SL-65KV2-CT, socket 370 (Celeron 1300).
The front of the manual says VIA 694T series
Inside, more specifically, it says
  North Bridge - VIA VT82C694T.
  South Bridge - VIA VT82C686B.

I don't have the machine in front of me at the moment, but will later
today.

The kernel is whatever 2.2 kernel is installed by default from a fresh
3.0r1 CD.

My plan for today is to upgrade it to 2.4.18.

(OT - Any suggestions on whether this is affecting XP and how to work
around it gratefully accepted too ... this is my father's box and he
still needs CorelDRAW! 7)

Note that this error didn't stop anything; it all carried on, so maybe
it doesn't matter too much under linux - the mouse was a bit hesitant
though, in the same way as it had been under XP.

Many thanks,

Richard