[mythtv-users] Re: 7NIF2 + PVR 250 total system lockup w/mythbackend

[john lawler]

Thanks guys, that of course seems to do it for me.  Sorry I missed it in 
the archives.  I went ahead and just removed those options (APIC, ACPI) 
from my .config file and recompiled 2.4.22-gentoo-r7, and all seems 
well.  I suppose I could've tried those kernel options first too, but I 
didn't have them before I started the recompile.

Thanks again.

jl

Jarod C. Wilson wrote:

> On Mar 14, 2004, at 16:37, Shane Hetzel wrote:
> 
>> What's the problems with the gentoo-sources? What are you using instead,
>> Ryan?
> 
> 
> This one was beaten to death on the list a few months back. There are 
> big problems with APIC and nForce2 motherboards. Any kernel with APIC 
> enabled is likely to lock up an nForce2 board. Search the archives for 
> more info (look for "nForce2 APIC" and you should turn up a ton). You 
> *can* use the gentoo-sources, just make sure APIC is disabled in your 
> kernel .config file before you compile.
> 
>> I'm running 2.4.20-r8 and don't have any problems (that I know of!).
>> Although when I tried to update the kernel recently, lirc didn't want to
>> come along for the ride. No big, deal, but I haven't had time to 
>> attempt it
>> again so I don't have any answers there.
> 
> 
> You probably don't have APIC enabled in that kernel, would be my guess.
> 
>> Also, I unmasked the mythtv 0.14 ebuilds and ran with them. They seem 
>> to be
>> just fine so far.
> 
> 
> They work here too.
> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ryan Long" <rmlong91 at mac.com>
>>
>>> I have a similar configuration and had the same problems.
>>>
>>> #1 - Make sure your bios is up to date.
>>> #2 - Disable APCI ACPI (I know you're already doing that).  You can
>>> actually do this via lilo parameters.  Add "noapic noacpi" in your
>>> append section.
>>> #3 - Don't use the gentoo-sources kernel.  I guess there are quite a
>>> few people having problems running this on the nForce2 boards.
>>> Personally, my luck hasn't been too bad.
> 
> 
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