On Tue, 2007-01-02 at 10:36 +0000, Alan wrote: > On Mon, 1 Jan 2007 21:01:38 -0800 > Jesse Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Using MMCONFIG for PCI config space access is simply an optimization, not > > a requirement. Therefore, when it can't be used, there's no need for > > Some hardware reqires MCFG. In addition this is an error, a real error on > the vendors part or ours and could indicate there are many other BIOS > problems outstanding. > > We shouldn't keep quiet about serious errors in tables, we need people to > know and be able to take appropriate action (eg new BIOSen, refusing > certifications etc).
to some degree that is what the firmware kit is for ;) -- if you want to mail me at work (you don't), use arjan (at) linux.intel.com Test the interaction between Linux and your BIOS via http://www.linuxfirmwarekit.org - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
