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Ok, I've tried compiling both 2.6.4 and 2.6.6 numerous times, and no matter how much I try they never ever work. Please help me figure out what I'm doing wrong.
I get a Kernel Panic when I try to run it, and here is the error message I get:
"VFS: Cannot open root device "1607" or unknown-block(22,7)
Please append a correct "root =" boot option
Kernel Panic VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown-block(22,7)"
I can't figure it out... I thought maybe I didn't have my hd set up right for the kernel and included anything it could even remotely need for it, still no luck.
If it matters, I am using a Seagate SATA Harddrive on an ASUS P4C-800 mobo w/ P4.
I am a chinese, maybe you didn't understand what's i say
first change the directory the kernel source, for example:
#cd linux-2.6.6
#make menuconfig
select "Dvice Drivers->ATA/ATAPI/MFM/RLL support->"
you hat to select this "ATA/ATAPI/MFM/RLL support"
#make
#make modules
#make modules_instal
#make install
configure the boot manager
#reboot
Good lucky!
If not succes! please mail to youxia_2008@yahoo.com.cn or tsingming@hotmail.com i'd like help you!
Remember send me the .config file to me!
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