"Jaroslav Knespl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I am using testing version of debian + 2.2.19 kernel and I would like > to use 2.4.5. > > But when computer boots, a folowing kernel panic message appears: > > VFS: Cannot open root device "301" or 03:01 > > Does anybody meat this problem, or can anybody help me to locate where > might be a problem?
Well, I've had this problem in the past when I stupidly checked the "module" button for ext2 filesystem. Whatever file system your root device uses *MUST* be compiled into the kernel, *NOT* as a module. 99 out of 100 times this means you need to compile the ext2 file system into your kernel and not as a module. > I use relatively old hardware - Pentium classic MB. > > Is there any possibility to examine what chipset and ide controller is > on my MB without rebooting? Unless you're using some type of a special IDE chipset this is not likely to be the problem. IDE, for the most part, is IDE, especially if you're using the IDE built into your motherboard. Gary
