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Compaq Proliant 2500 and Redhat Linux 9
Tis been a rough go at getting Redhat linux 9 installed on a Compaq
Proliant 2500. Couple of tips for solving installation problems, SMP issues, and X Server video problems. 1. Installation, Memory Issues, and Kernel Panics..... A widely known problem for linux and PPro machines exists due to incorrect memory reporting. Installation should be started using... linux text mem=exactmap mem=640k@0 mem=128M@1M Lilo or Grub config should include memory settings... add - mem=exactmap mem=128M@0 This problem is pretty common and finding more information on the issue should be easy. 2. SMP, Failed Processors, and Multi-Processor voodoo If SMP is not working, the BIOS OS setting may need changing. I first had the machine setup with Other as an OS, but the second processor would not work under a linux smp kernel. Changing it to Netware 4.1 (SMP) fixed the problem. 3. Cirrus Logic, GD543x, and Video Garbage X windows displayed garbage on different windows. Try adding the following line to the XF86Config file under the device section for your video card... Option "NoAccel" "true" I still have a garbage screen when logging out of X Windows, but I have yet to find screen garbage issues when running X. Hopefully this can improve the s/n ratio and help other Compaq 2500 users! Andy Kallenbach |
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