kernel panic on slacware 11, kernel 2.6.17.10

salviadud · 10-26-2006, 09:10 AM

I get this error when I boot up my kernel

Code:

Kernel panic - not syncing: I/O error reading memory image

any suggestions?

urka58 · 10-26-2006, 10:48 AM

It seems the proper driver for your ide "controller" or root file syestem type is not available at boot. If you compiled a custom kernel I'd suggest you check your config file first. Once you defined this is the cause, you can create a RAM Disk image with the proper modules in order you don't need to re-compile your kernel.
Of course if you can boot your box...
Hope this helps
Ciao

salviadud · 10-26-2006, 11:04 AM

nah, forget about it. it's an old box.

so, originally i was running 2.6.12.5 on slackware 10.1, so i upgraded everything to 11, and my udev didn't work. so i thought "maybe a new kernel will do"

but, it seems i didn't pos the whole error, it mentions something about exceeding hda2 which is my swap space.

anyway, i reverted to udev .71 on /extra and used good 'ol 2.6.12.5.

i'll get into it later. it's not that important. thanx for the tip though.