December 2005 - openSUSE PPC - openSUSE Mailing Lists

alpha4 and geforce3
by Andrea Cristalli 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

I have a apple G4 Cube dual booting tiger and suse 10.1 alpha4. I upgraded yesterday from alpha3 , the kernel changed from 2.6.14-2 to 2.6.15-rc3 and at the first boot it seems loading kernel the video output rediredt to modem port and I couldn' t see anything on my monitor. I ssh from another machine and reintalled the previus kernel and everything is fine now (Im posting from the Cube).May be I have to modify something in my lilo.conf? May be the new kernel is bugged? Aanyone has any suggestion? thanks Andrea

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problem sles p620 with Ultra3 scsi raid
by Tomas Carmen - SINUX S.A.C. 16 Dec '05

16 Dec '05

Hi list I am installing SLES on my pseries 620 and it works fine with both version (sles9-sp2 and sles8-sp3a) but I cannot see my disk arrays, I think that I need the apropiate driver for my raid card: PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter, I can not find information about this driver for linux ppc... someone had have any similar experience? Another question, can I install Linux LPAR on this machine? I am thinking on this solution too.. Any advice please... thanks in advance Here my HW information and some information files: Pseries 620 (7025-6f1) 2-Way - RS64 IV 600 Mz 4MB L2 cache 02 internal disks scsi 01 PCI 4-Channel Ultra3 SCSI RAID Adapter with 5 scsi disks Tomas Carmen R. SINUX S.A.C. http://www.sinux.com.pe

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Hellow - new list member
by Brian Loe 16 Dec '05

16 Dec '05

I'm trying like heck to install SuSE 10 on an IBM pSeries (710)...but not having much (any) luck. During the install it provides two options for bootloaders, ppc or none. ppc doesn't work and if I choose none then...well...I can't boot to it! In fact, I haven't been able to even boot to the installed system from the CD install app. Anyone installed 10.0 on this hardware yet? Where am I going wrong? I'm almost certain it has to do with my partition setup, but I've tried it with and without a boot partition - and I have created/kept the PReP partition (maybe I should blow it away and recreate). I'm a newbie but there's no need to be kind - let me have it, so long as it gets this thing going! :)

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Problems installing v10.0 Release on PowerMac 9600
by larrystotler＠netscape.net 15 Dec '05

15 Dec '05

I have had a horrible time getting the stable v10.0 to install on my PowerMac 9600. I have tried it with both the 604ev/300 and the Sonnet G3/400 and tried different video cards and everything to no avail. I keep getting MD5 sum errors on the packages when it tries to install them. Or, I get errors, and after hitting retry it works. I am currently working on my 5th attempt to get it to install. I had it installed once, but could not get X to work. Here's my specs: PM9600/300 - Kansas motherboard 604ev/300/1M or Sonnet G3/400/1M Adaptec 2940UW PCU card flashed with the Apple ROM ATI Rage II PCI card w/ 4MB VRAM IXM Twin Turbo w/ 4MB VRAM 256MB RAM Apple 24x SCSI CD drive on the Adaptec card(Also tried it on the NCR and MACE controllers) 8x SCSI CDRW I had no real problems getting v10.0/RC3 installed on this machine other than the problem with the ATI video bug. I have found that I can get around it by installing the system with the IXM card, setting it to boot into Runlevel 3, and then replacing the IXM card with the ATI card and configuring it with SaX2. However, this time, I was unable to get SaX2 to properly config the ATI card and X failed no matter what I tried. I can get the IXM card to work into X, but it is a pain. This time I installed it with a minimal setup, but YaST still managed to fail when I inputted my user info, and I had to reboot. Fortunately, it took the root password this time, and I was able to restart YaST and I am trying to install the rest of the stuff. now, with error after error. I burned these CDs the same way I did the RC3 cds, and the config of the machine is basically the same. I haven't attempted to install it on my 7500 or my Beige G3/266 to see if I can duplicate it yet, but that is my next step. Also, I guess I will see about getting a newer ATI 7xxx video card so long as it will work properly unlike the Rage II card that I have now. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com

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please remove me from this mail list
by Magnús Brynjarsson 15 Dec '05

15 Dec '05

Regards Magnús Brynjarsson

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Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710
by Kevin McCombs 15 Dec '05

15 Dec '05

You can upgrade firmware without a running OS. 1. Download the P5 Diagnostics CD http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/diags 2. Download the Microcode update files and discovery tool http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/cdimage.iso Boot the 710, make sure you insert the diagnostics CD Press 5 after keyboard POST, before monitor POST, to Start diagnostics CD (looks like an AIX boot) Once Diagnostics disk has booted 1. On the function selection screen, select Tasks and Service Aids. 2. On the task selection screen, scroll to the bottom of the list of options, and select Update and Manage Flash 3. Insert the Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool CD into the media device, select Validate and Update System Firmware, and press Enter. 4. Press F4. A list of firmware fix image files is displayed. 5. Select the image file that is similar to /microcode/SqnP5/01SF2xx_yyy_yyy.img. 6. Press F7 (commit). The server firmware level that you selected will be installed on the temporary side. During the server firmware installation process, reference codes CA2799FD and CA2799FF are alternately displayed in the control panel. After the installation is complete, the system is automatically powered off and powered on. The server will update the Temporary side of the firmware and reboot, It may take a LONG time. Kevin P.McCombs Unix Software Services IBM Systems and Technology Group ----- Forwarded by Kevin McCombs/Akron/IBM on 12/13/2005 10:02 AM ----- "Martin Whitfield" <Martin.Whitfield To @syan.co.uk> suse-ppc(a)suse.com cc 12/13/2005 06:37 AM Subject Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710 Hi The firmware revision on this p710 is currently SF225_80 and I believe the latest available is SF235_180 I have been reading the ibm web page and the only information I can find on upgrading the firmware involves doing it from the o/s As I have no o/s installed I was hoping someone could explain how to install the firmware or point me to the correct documentation Many thanks Martin ----- Forwarded by Martin Whitfield/Basingstoke/Syan Ltd on 13/12/2005 11:34 ----- "Martin Whitfield" <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> 12/12/2005 11:57 To: suse-ppc(a)suse.com cc: Subject: Re: Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710 Hi I managed to get hold of SLES sp2, burnt to CD for me. Again from the SMS menu I booted from the CD device. The following is a summary of output to the screen and options selected. (some output is missing) Loading kernel v1.6.48 install program searching for info file driver update service pack 2 make sure CD1 is in the drive 1) ok select language 4) english Main menu 4) Start installation or system 1) start installation or update Choose the source medium 1) cd-rom Trying to mount the cd-rom make sure CD1 is in the drive And that's as far as it goes, cannot seem to mount the cd-rom. I am not sure if I should be doing something else or if there is a problem with the image on the CD? Maybe I will give updating the firmware a go Thanks Martin Brian Loe <knobdy(a)gmail.com> 09/12/2005 17:21 To: Martin Whitfield <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> cc: suse-ppc(a)suse.com Subject: Re: Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710 If/When you get it installed, PLEASE share your drive configuration!! Again though, the ONLY way I managed to get it installed was via the HMC and VNC (you never go into the graphical/Yast installation portion on the console, only via VNC). Even if you did make it into the Yast install via a console, the graphical installation is almost to the point of unusable - even via a terminal through HMC. On 12/9/05, Martin Whitfield <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> wrote: > Thanks guys > > I tried Tomas's suggestion of insmod=e1000 hostip=192.168.1.10 > netmask=255.255.255.0 > This got me past the network config selections but I was then asked if I > wanted to continue, selected yes and got a kernel panic again. > Someone has also suggested I might get further if I use com port 2 as > opposed to 1, will give it a go. I also now have a copy of SLES 9 sp2 so > will also try that. If all that fails I will try upgrading the firmware. > I'll let you know my findings > > Regards > Martin > > > > > > Kevin McCombs <mccombsk(a)us.ibm.com> > 09/12/2005 14:58 > > To: suse-ppc(a)suse.com > cc: > Subject: Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710 > > > You may also want to verify that you are using the most up to date > firmware > release (SF235_180). Believe it or not, this often helps! > > http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/download.html > > Contact me if you need assistance upgrading > > > > ____________________________ > Kevin P.McCombs > Unix Software Services > IBM Systems and Technology Group > http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/services > ----- Forwarded by Kevin McCombs/Akron/IBM on 12/09/2005 09:52 AM ----- > > Tomas Baublys > <BAUBLYS(a)de.ibm.c > om> To > > "Martin Whitfield" > 12/09/2005 06:52 <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> > AM cc > > suse-ppc(a)suse.com > Subject > > Re: [suse-ppc] Problems loading > suse onto ibm p710 > > > > > > > > > > > You can provide following arguments to have your network configuration > already done: > > > > in this case there will be no DHCP request. > > You will find SP2 for download links at: > http://www.novell.com/products/linuxenterpriseserver/sp2.html > > Mit freundlichen Gruessen / Best regards, > > Tomas Baublys > > IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert (CATE) pSeries and AIX > > pSeries Technical Sales Support > EMEA Linux on Power Technical Focus Group > Systems Sales, Central Region > > > > "Martin Whitfield" <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> wrote on 12/09/2005 > 12:25:06 PM: > > > Unfortunately with the following string "install console=hvsi0 > textmode=1" > > the screen still goes blank after starting yast > > I also tried this vnc string "install vnc=1 vnc_password=abc123 > > netdevice=eth0", this takes me past the NIC selection and asks do I want > > > to use DHCP. > > I select 2 for no, however I get the kernel panic error again. I wonder > if > > there is also an argument to "install" to answer the DHCP question, > > something like dhcp=no? > > > > Thanks > > Martin > > > > > > This e-mail contains information that may be confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please note that any copying, use, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is prohibited and unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by telephone or e-mail immediately. Any opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Syan Ltd. This e-mail does not constitute either offer or acceptance of any contractually binding agreement; such offer or acceptance can only be communicated in writing. Syan reserves the right to monitor and intercept e-mails sent and received on our network. In accordance with good computing practice the recipient is advised to ensure that this e-mail is virus free.

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Help - need kernel vmlinux-2.6.13-15.7-default
by Franz Kammermeier 14 Dec '05

14 Dec '05

Hello! I did an update of my Suse-10.0 PPC (on my PowerBook G3 Wallstreet - Suse works on it, great! :-) ). This update did change the kernel and related stuff (modules), and I rebooted w/o uploading the kernel to my HFSplus partition (there I need it for BootX). Now booting fails due to wrong usage of old kernel vmlinux-2.6.13-15-default in BootX (at best I get a running Linux w/o network access and HFSplus access and I can't upload the kernel anymore... :( Can anyone help me and send the right kernel vmlinux-2.6.13-15.7-default for PPC from the /boot directory to me? I can't find the kernel on the web... Thanks in advance Franz ______________________________________________________________________ XXL-Speicher, PC-Virenschutz, Spartarife & mehr: Nur im WEB.DE Club! Jetzt gratis testen! http://freemail.web.de/home/landingpad/?mc=021130

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Re: [suse-ppc] Help - need kernel vmlinux-2.6.13-15.7-default
by Franz Kammermeier 14 Dec '05

14 Dec '05

Olaf Hering <olh(a)suse.de> schrieb am 14.12.05 17:06:47: > > On Wed, Dec 14, Franz Kammermeier wrote: > > > Hello! > > > > I did an update of my Suse-10.0 PPC (on my PowerBook G3 Wallstreet - Suse works on it, great! :-) ). > > This update did change the kernel and related stuff (modules), and I rebooted w/o uploading the kernel to my HFSplus partition (there I need it for BootX). > > Can you boot the install kernel, into the rescue system? > Boot it with 'rescue=1', then mount the root and hfsplus partiton and > copy the /mnt/boot/initrd and /mnt/boot/vmlinux files to the hfs boot partiton. > Umount both and update the settings in BootX. > > -- > short story of a lazy sysadmin: > alias appserv=wotan Thanks for the hint! Someone gave me access to the kernel, so I can write the answer from my Suse-Mac again :) . Thanks again for the help Franz. __________________________________________________________________ Nur bis 31.12.: 1&1 DSL mit WEB.DE Preisvorteil! Jetzt einsteigen und die Vorteile sichern! http://1und1dsl.web.de/?mc=021130

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Re: Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender
by Brian Loe 13 Dec '05

13 Dec '05

I am COMPLETELY hosed now. I rebooted after a kernel update and planned to work through the process of configuring the boot drive (not knowing it would be the PReP drive or the fat drive - partitions actually). Unfortunately, SMS doesn't acknowledge there even being drives in the system. If I boot to the original install CD it will mount / - but initially only in read-only and it tells me there are all kinds of filesystem issues. IT says I need to run reiserfsck --rebuild-tree (think it was). I'm afraid to do that for obvious reasons. It WILL mount / - and to do so I use /dev/md0 so I have to assume it is seeing the raid (software mirroring). I've tried following the various instructions for configuring a boot partition but mount won't mount either sda1 (PReP partion), stating its an unkown file system, or sda2 (linux native - 83 - at least that's what fdisk reports though I thought it was fat)...?? ANYONE got an idea of what to do next? I've already got too much time in what's on those drives and I can't afford to lose them... I also can't seem to find an easy way to get it moved off now.

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Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710
by Martin Whitfield 13 Dec '05

13 Dec '05

Hi The firmware revision on this p710 is currently SF225_80 and I believe the latest available is SF235_180 I have been reading the ibm web page and the only information I can find on upgrading the firmware involves doing it from the o/s As I have no o/s installed I was hoping someone could explain how to install the firmware or point me to the correct documentation Many thanks Martin ----- Forwarded by Martin Whitfield/Basingstoke/Syan Ltd on 13/12/2005 11:34 ----- "Martin Whitfield" <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> 12/12/2005 11:57 To: suse-ppc(a)suse.com cc: Subject: Re: Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710 Hi I managed to get hold of SLES sp2, burnt to CD for me. Again from the SMS menu I booted from the CD device. The following is a summary of output to the screen and options selected. (some output is missing) Loading kernel v1.6.48 install program searching for info file driver update service pack 2 make sure CD1 is in the drive 1) ok select language 4) english Main menu 4) Start installation or system 1) start installation or update Choose the source medium 1) cd-rom Trying to mount the cd-rom make sure CD1 is in the drive And that's as far as it goes, cannot seem to mount the cd-rom. I am not sure if I should be doing something else or if there is a problem with the image on the CD? Maybe I will give updating the firmware a go Thanks Martin Brian Loe <knobdy(a)gmail.com> 09/12/2005 17:21 To: Martin Whitfield <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> cc: suse-ppc(a)suse.com Subject: Re: Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710 If/When you get it installed, PLEASE share your drive configuration!! Again though, the ONLY way I managed to get it installed was via the HMC and VNC (you never go into the graphical/Yast installation portion on the console, only via VNC). Even if you did make it into the Yast install via a console, the graphical installation is almost to the point of unusable - even via a terminal through HMC. On 12/9/05, Martin Whitfield <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> wrote: > Thanks guys > > I tried Tomas's suggestion of insmod=e1000 hostip=192.168.1.10 > netmask=255.255.255.0 > This got me past the network config selections but I was then asked if I > wanted to continue, selected yes and got a kernel panic again. > Someone has also suggested I might get further if I use com port 2 as > opposed to 1, will give it a go. I also now have a copy of SLES 9 sp2 so > will also try that. If all that fails I will try upgrading the firmware. > I'll let you know my findings > > Regards > Martin > > > > > > Kevin McCombs <mccombsk(a)us.ibm.com> > 09/12/2005 14:58 > > To: suse-ppc(a)suse.com > cc: > Subject: Fw: [suse-ppc] Problems loading suse onto ibm p710 > > > You may also want to verify that you are using the most up to date > firmware > release (SF235_180). Believe it or not, this often helps! > > http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/download.html > > Contact me if you need assistance upgrading > > > > ____________________________ > Kevin P.McCombs > Unix Software Services > IBM Systems and Technology Group > http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/services > ----- Forwarded by Kevin McCombs/Akron/IBM on 12/09/2005 09:52 AM ----- > > Tomas Baublys > <BAUBLYS(a)de.ibm.c > om> To > > "Martin Whitfield" > 12/09/2005 06:52 <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> > AM cc > > suse-ppc(a)suse.com > Subject > > Re: [suse-ppc] Problems loading > suse onto ibm p710 > > > > > > > > > > > You can provide following arguments to have your network configuration > already done: > > > > in this case there will be no DHCP request. > > You will find SP2 for download links at: > http://www.novell.com/products/linuxenterpriseserver/sp2.html > > Mit freundlichen Gruessen / Best regards, > > Tomas Baublys > > IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert (CATE) pSeries and AIX > > pSeries Technical Sales Support > EMEA Linux on Power Technical Focus Group > Systems Sales, Central Region > > > > "Martin Whitfield" <Martin.Whitfield(a)syan.co.uk> wrote on 12/09/2005 > 12:25:06 PM: > > > Unfortunately with the following string "install console=hvsi0 > textmode=1" > > the screen still goes blank after starting yast > > I also tried this vnc string "install vnc=1 vnc_password=abc123 > > netdevice=eth0", this takes me past the NIC selection and asks do I want > > > to use DHCP. > > I select 2 for no, however I get the kernel panic error again. I wonder > if > > there is also an argument to "install" to answer the DHCP question, > > something like dhcp=no? > > > > Thanks > > Martin > > > > > > This e-mail contains information that may be confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please note that any copying, use, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is prohibited and unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by telephone or e-mail immediately. Any opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Syan Ltd. This e-mail does not constitute either offer or acceptance of any contractually binding agreement; such offer or acceptance can only be communicated in writing. Syan reserves the right to monitor and intercept e-mails sent and received on our network. In accordance with good computing practice the recipient is advised to ensure that this e-mail is virus free.

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