In redhat (and I presume Debian) if you install in Expert Mode (by typing
expert at install boot prompt)you can select the IRQ/DMA for each device
yudda yudda
--Stephen
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From: David Fisher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 12:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [SLUG] AHA1542
G'day all,
I am attempting to install Linux (either Debian potato or RH6.2, whatever I
can get to work) on an old 486 fitted with an Adaptec 1542CP SCSI adapter.
Now, I thought this card was supposed to be supported but neither the Debian
or Redhat installers will recognise it.
I am thinking that maybe what I need to do is pass appropriate boot
parameters, which seems to be what the RH hardware compatibility page is
saying but I don't know how to concoct the correct numbers.
First of all, can anyone tell me definitely whether both/either installers
support this card? If so what would the boot time argument be?
The card is currently on base address 130, IRQ 11 and DMA 5. I don't even
know if these are appropriate, I'm not much of an ISA person.
Help!
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