2006/1/5, Michael Martinell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I am getting the following error during the install of 3.1r0a. > > The error is: i8253 count too high! resetting.. > > > I am installing this in a virtual pc environment. I am pretty sure that the > emulated hardware is causing the problem. Any idea what needs to be reset? > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
"The 8253 is a programmable Interval timer/counter specifically designed for use with the Intel Micro computer systems. Its function is that of a general purpose, multi-timing element that can be treated as an array of I/O ports in the system software." [from http://www.pci8255.net/8253%20data%20sheet.htm] The 8253 chip is an element of the i386 architecture. This should be a time based interrupt generator. (I hope I have been useful) PAolo
