[TriLUG] linux on c440gx+

[M. Mueller (bhu5nji)]

On Friday 01 March 2002 09:39 am, you wrote:
> Hi.
>
> Has anyone had the joy of successfully installing linux (any version of any
> distribution) on an Intel C440GX+ motherboard?  I have been attempting this
> for a while, I have this as a spare system that I intended to setup to
> replace my primary linux box server at home.  No joy.
>
> I've read the gotcha info on this system on Redhat's site (referencing
> 7.1). I've also followed several pieces of advice and created the "special"
> boot disk that was created specifically for this motherboard. No joy.  I've
> attempted the install with the "linux apic" command at the initial boot
> prompt. I've flashed every component on the system to the latest version.
> I've played with the bios settings.  In every case, Redhat locks up
> completely at the "Loading aic7xxx driver". 

I don't know anything about the board you mention.  I was curious about it so 
I did a Google on "Intel C440GX+ Linux".  Here's a link that seemed related 
and hopeful.

http://www.uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0101.2/0079.html

-- 
Mike  M.

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