I've compiled a kernel on an AMD machine. There are issues with gcc 4.0-4.2 not correctly dealing with dependences on call pal instructions. If you're using one of those versions that is probably the problem. You should either use a 4.3 and 3.4 compiler.
What is the panic? Ali On Mar 6, 2009, at 2:38 PM, Rick Strong wrote: > Hi all, > > I have been trying to compile 2.6.18 linux kernel on my Athlon 4200 > using the alpha cross compiler available at > http://www.m5sim.org/wiki/index.php/Download. This results in a kernel > panic on boot. I have also used Nate'ss cross compiler and have > built my > own compiler from www.kegel.com/crosstool, which all result in a > kernel > panic. So at this point, I am wondering if there is some AMD > problem, as > the crosscompiler works on intel machines that I can use. Has anyone > else noticed this? > > Best, > -Rick > > > > _______________________________________________ > m5-users mailing list > [email protected] > http://m5sim.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/m5-users > _______________________________________________ m5-users mailing list [email protected] http://m5sim.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/m5-users
