Alan Pope wrote: > On Tue, Mar 06, 2007 at 10:42:49AM +0000, alan c wrote: >> Is there a remedy though? >> > > * Use a newer kernel that supports the chipset on the motherboard. This > can be done by using a newer version of Ubuntu. > * Temporarily install a PCI SATA card until the motherboard is supported > >> I have been thinking of buying a non-OS PC, (say from golden >> electronics) and if I did it would come with (my choice) 2 sata HDs. >> It would be sad if I just got left with a large doorstop.... >> > > In my experience the vast majority of SATA devices use the same chipset. > Silicon Image SiI 3132 or similar. > > If you can contact the vendor of the PC, you could ask them exactly what > make/model of motherboard is going into it, then go to the manufacturers > website and look up the tech specs. They usually detail chipset if you > dig deep enough. > > Google may also help once you know the details about the device too.
Thanks Alan, and others, much appreciated -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
