[mythtv-users] A8N-VM CSM success

[glen martin]

Paul Bender wrote:
> glen martin wrote:
>
>   
>> However, I still can't power off. I've got BIOS 0702, and a fixed DSDT from
>>  
>> http://acpi.sourceforge.net/dsdt/view.php?manufacturer=ASUS&name=A8N-VM+CSM
>> and when the system shuts down it displays "Power off" but doesn't. 
>> Which is a problem for a HTPC that will be operated by the kids. Do/did
>> you have this problem?
>>     
>
> FWIW, I am using the 1001 BIOS and I have not problem powering off the 
> system. One thing to note is that I include 'irqpoll' on the boot line. 
> Without it, there are some kernel oops's in /var/log/messages and the 
> computer is not as happy about rebooting or powering off (although I can 
> force it with 'reboot -f' or 'halt -f').
Dang. You don't pay attention for a couple of days and they up and
deliver a new BIOS. Go figure. I upgraded to this one and the poweroff
problem is fixed, and without 'irqpoll'.  I've retired my local DSDT and
things seem ok so far.

Thanks!

glen