> I'm using the latest kernel 2.6.19, but that still doesn't recognise the > ide or PATA components. While using all-generic-ide & irqpoll does Which are what hardware > allow those items to be recognised the system runs slower and > will freeze randomly, requiring a reboot. I use kde as my desktop. irqpoll is something you should only need on boxes with BIOS problems, so when irqpoll is required. > I have applied the latest BIOS updates from Intel, so other > than wait for a kernel update, what to do? Drop a note to Arjan van de Ven <arjan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, he may be interested if its an Intel produced board and failing, as he is keeper of the Linux test kit for BIOS folks and the like. Alan
