> > >Is it necessary to disable the plug-n-play aware setting in the bios in
> > order for devices to be detected correctly?
>
>What will happen if it IS set to PnP capable? What will the BIOS do in
>this case and how will it affect Windows and Linux settings?
>
>Just wondering ...
>
>ditesh
Well, I use a dual-boot system, but all my hardware is configured manually.
IMHO PnP OS enabled in the BIOS will only cause you problems, even in
Window$ - sometimes Windows decides for itself that your soundcard or your
modem, or videocard will use a different IRQ/DMA and something will go wrong.
My advice: set all the jumpers, see which IRQs are free in advance - and
you will avoid trouble.
I sometimes like to use Do$ (emulators, oldgames), and I always configure
my Do$ drivers for soundcard.
And of course, it will be much better knowing in advance which is installed
where, so running Linux would be much easier.
Otto
BTW: the reason I still use M$ Windowze is because I have to, otherwise...
-
To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-newbie" in
the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Please read the FAQ at http://www.linux-learn.org/faqs
