For those that are interested, I found the solution by using the
parameter 'x86_serial_nr=1' at the lilo prompt. I can then atleast get
into the system and rebuild the kernel to remove the problem.
Stu Owen wrote:
> I am trying to install RedHat 6.2 on a machine running an Athlon
> Thunderbird 850MHz (Socket A), with an Asus A7V motherboard.
> The installation programs works fine but once thr process is complete
> and I try to boot into my new OS the kernel crashes with a general
> protection fault right at the beginning.
> The error occurs when it is trying to 'disable CPUID serial number'.
> The processor has been correctly identified as AMD Athlon.
>
> Anybody any ideas ?
>
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