some months ago, joakim on this list suggested that in order to see the cdrom with sata I was to do: include/linux/libata.h and change the line #undef...
... I forgot to say that I already tried adding: atapi_enabled=1 2 hdc=noprobe and libata.atapi_enabled=1 2 and hdc=noprobe without success *:-) -- Sandro...
Hi Sandro, In 2.6.15 the ATA_ENABLE_ATAPI has been replaced by a kernel option. Just add libata.atapi_enabled=1 and you should have your cdrom back again. Best...
Cher Alexandre, ... You were right, there was something wrong with the LCD detection. It works now, after choosing "LCD" instead of the Yast-suggested "VESA". ...
Johannes M. Posel
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Feb 2, 2006 12:13 am
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Hi again Sandro, If you have already tried with libata.atapi_enabled=1 without success, then I don't know what to do. That did the trick for me. By the way,...
... Sorry I could have stripped it, it just forces runlevel 2, not related to cdrom, of course. Do you need hdc=noprobe? Nothing else should be set in the...
... Aaah...Ok. No, I don't have hdc=noprobe and I don't recall doing anything specific in the kernel configuration. I can send you my .config when I get home...
Hello All, I am asking anyone who has a Dell Inspiron 5150 running Linux/Windows, do you have problems with your a/c power adapter? My computer just died...
Ouch, I'm not sure if this is what you are asking for but I've successfully been running both linux and WinXP on a Dell Latitude D600 and Inspiron 8500 for a...
I see quite a few of these for repair and have spent a lot of hours figuring them out. The main problem is that the charger has an actual EEPROM in it, and...
Is there any hope for my inspiron 1100's motherboard? I was updating the BIOS and suddenly the computer shut down in the prossess and will not turn back on. I...
... I've also seen an i8k dying this way, but not when manipulating the BIOS but suddenly when I wanted to switch it on. So I guess you have good luck in sense...
Christoph Eckert
ce@...
Feb 3, 2006 7:39 pm
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On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:57:39 -0000 "Roy Beals" <slowandgo@...> ... I had the same problem with my 600m. It happened just a couple months after I...
Hello, I'm thinking about getting 9400, did anybody have experience with installing linux on it? Is dual core CPU will be utilized under the linux? Any input...
Hi everybody. could anyone guide me to a complete step-by-step setup guide for installing/configuring ipw2200 with inspiron 6000 using slackware? regards. ...
If you plan to upgrade the kernel (which I'd recommend) ipw2200 is included after 2.6.10, iirc. You simply compile the module, as well as the ieee80211 support...
Dear Bilal, Which kernel are you using? I'm running Slack 10.2 with the 2.6.15.1 kernel. That kernel says it has native support for the ipw2200, but to be...
Even 2.6.15 still needs the firmware to be manually installed since it is closed source and not freely distributable. ... -- no .sig found Please restart your...
the kernel has native support - but you still have to download the firmware separately. it's non-redistributable, so you can only get it from Intel (e.g.:...
Depends on the chip and your level of confidence pulling things apart. You should be able to remove the BIOS chip from the board and flash it in a programmer,...
Hi All, I have taken a new Dell Inspiron 630m . I now want to reformat it and install Linux and Window XP. So i have few questions in my mind which i felt this...
Hey i need a lit bit help. I need to inserta a module in the linux kernel 2.6.x version, but i dont know how may i compile the .c file to make a .o file. Well...
I am using kernel 2.6.15 on slackware 10.2. I have to use the upgraded kernel anyway as the 2.4.X doesn't have support for the sata controller card in this...
... It sounds like you should be good to go if you just download the firmaware as above. ndiswrapper can be found on SourceForge as well, but with the native ...
Hello, I have a Dell D610 with Mandriva LE 2006 loaded. My problem is that whenever I shut the lid on the laptop the LCD will turn off. When I open the lid...
This could be a problem with the inverter circuitry that starts the backlight for the display. The video card has sent the "turn on" command to the display,...
When you open the lid, try Ctrl-Alt-F1, followed by Ctrl-Alt-F7. That used to work for me. Cheers, H. ... -- -- Herman Oosthuysen, B.Eng(E), MIEEE Aerospace...
Herman
herman@...
Feb 7, 2006 9:11 pm
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I need to take the motherboard out of my inspiron 1100, but I can't figure out how to take it apart. Any tips?...
... Grab the service manual from dell, it'll give you the entire tear-down .... -- In a world without walls or fences ... who needs Windows or Gates ?? ...
