[mythtv-users] Foxconn 6150K8MA-8EKRS / Biostar TFORCE 6100

Bertrand bertrandmuscle at yahoo.com
Tue Nov 22 14:38:58 EST 2005


Patrick Wagstrom wrote:
>>http://www.foxconnchannel.com/products_motherboard_2.cfm?pName=6150K8MA-8EKRS
>>
>>Would this put me in driver hell? 
> 
> 
> Currently - yes.
> 
> You'll need to use a newer kernel to get the ethernet, sound, and other
> assorted devices working.  Video on the 6150 is a no go right now.
> Supposedly this will be fixed with the 8xxx series of nVidia drivers.
> Which is sad, because these boards would be great for a MythTV system.

Thanks, Patrick.

If drivers magically didn't exist, do you think this would be the best 
microATX choice?

I was looking at the Biostar Tforce-6100 also.
http://www.biostar-usa.com/mbdetails.asp?model=tforce+6100-939

Also, if I'm running with a newer kernel, couldn't I pop in an old gfx 
card until the drivers catch up?

B


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