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When I attempt to boot up with the SMP kernel right after it shows the "Uncompressing Kernel, OK starting kernel" message the screen goes blank and it just stops. I am able to boot the single proc kernel fine.
Hardware:
Dell Precision 610
450MHz
512 MB RAM
I would be happy to provide any other info requested.
Try to boot using the non-SMP kernel. SMP is mainly for processors that has hyperthreading, which detects 2 CPU's. I'm pretty sure that when you udpated the kernel, there are two options, the SMP kernel and the non-SMP.
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