Hi there, Problem: Kernel 2.6.8 and 2.6.9 seem to have a bug that prevents them from recognizing a SATA disk connected to an Intel ICHx SATA controller (only on x86_64 architecture). Impact: Trying to install distribution which use that kernel like Fedora Core 3 fails because the installer doesn't see any hard disks. Workaround: This problem seems to be fixed in Kernel 2.6.10. That means, if I install on a parallel ATA disk (which works) and then upgrade the kernel to 2.6.10 I also see the SATA disks that are connected. Question: What are the options for users that have a SATA disk only system? Is there a way to replace the kernel used for installation and which is installed later with 2.6.10? How do I generate new ISO images to provide new installation media? Or is there a chance with "hand made" boot floppies? Regards Rainer -- Dipl.-Inf. (FH) Rainer Koenig Project Manager Linux Fujitsu Siemens Computers VP BC E SW OS Phone: +49-821-804-3321 Fax: +49-821-804-2131