On Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Stu Owen wrote:
> For those that are interested, I found the solution by using the
> parameter 'x86_serial_nr=1' at the lilo prompt. I can then atleast get
> into the system and rebuild the kernel to remove the problem.
>
> Stu Owen wrote:
>
> > I am trying to install RedHat 6.2 on a machine running an Athlon
> > Thunderbird 850MHz (Socket A), with an Asus A7V motherboard.
> > The installation programs works fine but once thr process is complete
> > and I try to boot into my new OS the kernel crashes with a general
> > protection fault right at the beginning.
> > The error occurs when it is trying to 'disable CPUID serial number'.
> > The processor has been correctly identified as AMD Athlon.
Hey Stu,
Just clarifying, what kernel did you select for the installation? I would
not expect a kernel compiled for i386 to include that serial number
business.
Later,
Bill Carlson
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