Hi Sam, Here's a link which describes some of the possible kernel parameters which can be used. I'll cut and paste the bit about irqpoll.
http://kernel.ubuntu.com/git?p=ubuntu/ubuntu- intrepid.git;a=blob;f=Documentation/kernel- parameters.txt;h=a3506d2628ebc91e504c5792e358fedf19ca6d04;hb=HEAD irqpoll [HW] When an interrupt is not handled search all handlers for it. Also check all handlers each timer interrupt. Intended to get systems with badly broken firmware running. ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium Status: Incomplete => Triaged -- failed to IDENTIFY error with sata_sil 3512 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/321209 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs