Re: Strange boot message
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On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:31:53 -0800
Bob McGowan <bob_mcgowan@symantec.com> wrote:
>
> intel_rng:
> Firmware space is locked read-only. If you can't or don't want to
> disable this in firmware setup, and if you are certain that your
> system has a functional RNG, try using the 'no_fwh_detect' option.
>
> See
> http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic-t-559170-highlight-.html?sid=a7efc65428c708b5d3986e327046a049
> for some info on RNG (Random Number Generator).
>
> Since the error is that the space is locked, rather than missing (not
> detected), it may be safe to use the no_fwh-detect option for loading
> this kernel module.
>
> The only issue now is how to do it. I've never done anything with
> options on autoloaded modules, so I have no suggestions, perhaps
> others can help here.
Well at least I have the explanation for the message...even if I
can't get rid of it. Thanks.
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Frank
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