Hi David, > The machine came to life eventually. I've attached the system messages as I > think it may be helpful > [...]
I've looked at your log file and it seems that there might be help in using libata.force=noncq on the kernel command line. I've taken that from https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/285892 Maybe you can take a look at that bug report, it also includes references to other bug reports. That would fit with the situation that you have a different controller in this host. Hope this helps, Michael
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