kernel 2.6.0 doesn't boot right

usr · 01-10-2004, 04:23 PM

I just compiled kernel 2.6.0 on a Slacware 9.1 box and it runs well if I boot it in normal mode but if I boot with vga=792 in 1024x768 I receive an error on screen "Attention! Out of range: H:84.5khz V:160hz"(and my monitor supports H: 30-70 khz V:50-160 hz). Where is the problem? I also compiled as a module driver for my ac'97 onboard sound codec. How can I enable it?

Thanks!

synaptical · 01-10-2004, 04:32 PM

try vga=773. according to my lilo.conf, that's 1024x768x256.

for the sound issue, try
modprobe ac97_codec

if that loads it, add it to /etc/rc.d/rc.modules

qanopus · 01-10-2004, 04:42 PM

What a co-insidance. I did the same thing today (installed the 2.6.1 kernel on my slackware 9.1 installation and set the boot-up screen res to 791) . Went alright with me though.
How did you configure the kernel? Post the relevent sections of the kernel config file here.
I don't know if it is nessesery to get an 1024x768 res. on the console, but I applied a patch on the kernel sources I found at www.bootsplash.org . It enables you to use the frame buffer device so you can get pretty pictures on your console. Maby it is also nessery to apply the patch to get an 1024x768 resolution, but I don't know that for sure.

usr · 01-10-2004, 05:02 PM

I tried with vga=773 but now "Attention! Out of range: H:84.5khz V:160.2hz". And another problem with sound codec. I don't have ac97_codec, just snd-ac97-codec. What should I select from kernel configuration in order to obtain this module?

Thanks for your replies!

trickykid · 01-10-2004, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by usr
I tried with vga=773 but now "Attention! Out of range: H:84.5khz V:160.2hz".

Did you remember to compile framebuffer support in your kernel? Most likely that's the problem.

synaptical · 01-10-2004, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trickykid
Did you remember to compile framebuffer support in your kernel? Most likely that's the problem.

yep, was just going to mention that, but trickykid beat me to it.

gotta have that framebuffer, or else only normal will work.

usr · 01-10-2004, 05:48 PM

Yes I compiled with framebuffer

Code:

#
# Graphics support
#
CONFIG_FB=y
# CONFIG_FB_CYBER2000 is not set
# CONFIG_FB_IMSTT is not set
CONFIG_FB_VGA16=y
CONFIG_FB_VESA=y
CONFIG_VIDEO_SELECT=y
# CONFIG_FB_HGA is not set
# CONFIG_FB_RIVA is not set
# CONFIG_FB_MATROX is not set
CONFIG_FB_RADEON=m
CONFIG_FB_ATY128=m
CONFIG_FB_ATY=m
CONFIG_FB_ATY_CT=y
CONFIG_FB_ATY_GX=y
# CONFIG_FB_ATY_XL_INIT is not set
# CONFIG_FB_SIS is not set
# CONFIG_FB_NEOMAGIC is not set
# CONFIG_FB_3DFX is not set
# CONFIG_FB_VOODOO1 is not set
# CONFIG_FB_TRIDENT is not set
# CONFIG_FB_VIRTUAL is not set

#
# Console display driver support
#
CONFIG_VGA_CONSOLE=y
# CONFIG_MDA_CONSOLE is not set
CONFIG_DUMMY_CONSOLE=y
CONFIG_FRAMEBUFFER_CONSOLE=y
CONFIG_PCI_CONSOLE=y
CONFIG_FONTS=y
CONFIG_FONT_8x8=y
CONFIG_FONT_8x16=y
# CONFIG_FONT_6x11 is not set
# CONFIG_FONT_PEARL_8x8 is not set
# CONFIG_FONT_ACORN_8x8 is not set
# CONFIG_FONT_MINI_4x6 is not set
CONFIG_FONT_SUN8x16=y
CONFIG_FONT_SUN12x22=y

And what should I select in kernel configuration in order to obtain a ac97_codec module?

usr · 01-10-2004, 07:10 PM

I fixed the problem: the kernel must be compiled with CONFIG_FB_VGA16=m not CONFIG_FB_VGA16=y in order to work.

qanopus · 01-11-2004, 06:34 AM

No I think the CONFIG_FB_VGA16 and the CONFIG_FB_VESA option just arn't compatible. You should specify one or the other.

synaptical · 01-11-2004, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by schatoor
No I think the CONFIG_FB_VGA16 and the CONFIG_FB_VESA option just arn't compatible. You should specify one or the other.

yes, i believe that's correct, because i don't have the VGA16 option selected at all.