Jarry wrote: > Anthony E. Caudel wrote: >> How does the kernel (2.6.22) determine the order of SATA drives (sda, >> sdb, etc.) when it boots up? > > I just checked my computer, and sda is the drive plugged in > the first sata-port, and sdb the one in the second port > (according to the info in motherboard manual). > > Maybe it is something similar as with p-ata drives, where hda > is always the master drive on the first pata channel... > > Jarry For my mobo (Asus A8N-SLI Premium), sda is plugged into SATA slot 3. Interestingly, it is NOT the first drive listed in the BIOS either.
I think, but not sure, that the kernel looks at the buses to determine the drive order. Maybe someone can confirm? Tony -- Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. -- Benjamin Franklin -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
