On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 13:47:37 -0700 Alan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just copy your .config file from your old kernel directory into the > ac-sources dir, and type "make oldconfig" at the prompt. This will only > prompt you for new options. It's probably still advisable to go through > the new kernel config anyway and make sure there's nothing out of order > there. >
More than advisable! I've never yet used omake oldconfig without some of my settings being automagically changed! Always check the settings with a fine tooth comb. > The usual warnings about making sure you have a backup kernel you can > boot to if the new one doesn't work out apply of course :) > > Good luck! > > alan > > > On Mon, Sep 15, 2003 at 03:31:42PM -0400, Arlo Clauser wrote: > > thanks for the help. > > I will give the ac-sources a try tonight. > > is there anyway I can reuse my .config file, or how can I print my kernel > > config. I made alot of changes and I know I will miss some if i re-enter > > them. > > -arlo- > > > > On Monday 15 September 2003 14:59, Alan wrote: > > > On Mon, Sep 15, 2003 at 01:40:29PM -0400, Arlo wrote: > > > > I have an A7N8X Deluxe motherboard with built in Sil3112a serial ata > > > > controller and a Seagate Barracuda serial ata harddisk. I'm getting > > > > random, or semi-random system lockups. The lockups happen more when the > > > > system is under load. This is documented well on sites like > > > > http://www.nforcershq.com I also do not get a harddrive led (for > > > > activity). > > > > I have tried all the fixes I can find in the archives. > > > > > > I had similar problems with that a7n8x-delux board with IDE drives. > > > Random lockups under high HD or network load IIRC. I ended up fixing > > > this by going to ac-sources, which have the proper drivers for the > > > nforce2 chipset. Run "dmesg | grep -i nforce" and see if anything shows > > > up. There'll be an option in the kernel config > > > > > > ATA/IDE/etc->Block Devices > > > <*> AMD and nVidia IDE support > > > > > > There are also nvidia nforce specific options in the Sound section, and > > > under Character Devices->AGPGART. > > > > > > I have these enabled and my A7N8X has been rock solid for a few kernel > > > revs (all ac-sources IIRC), as opposed to when I first got it and it was > > > a crashy POS that felt like a windows 3.0 system on LSD :) > > > > > > HTH > > > > > > alan > > -- > Alan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - http://arcterex.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > "There are only 3 real sports: bull-fighting, car racing and mountain > climbing. All the others are mere games." -- Hemingway > > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > -- Collins Richey - Denver Area if you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
