April 2012 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Re: [opensuse] Odd kernel MCE errors - OpenSuse 11.4
by James D. Parra 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

> I upgraded to the latest kernel for 11.4, from within Yast, and after > rebooting I get these MCE kernel errors. > > > Apr 26 16:29:40 fmt-itops kernel: [81228.339471] [Hardware Error]: No human > readable MCE decoding support on this CPU type. Apr 26 16:29:40 fmt-itops > kernel: [81228.339479] [Hardware Error]: Run the message through 'mcelog > --ascii' to decode. <snip> > > The kernel running is; > > 2.6.37.6-0.11-desktop #1 SMP PREEMPT 2011-12-19 23:39:38 +0100 x86_64 > x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux > > ...and the CPU type; > CPU model name = Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU - X5650 @ 2.67GHz > > > What can I do to prevent these errors? > > > Many thanks, > > James I encountered this a few years ago after an upgrade. My memory is very fuzzy, so don't hold me to this: If you are just getting the errors for the first time, it might be the kernel. IIRC the kernel code has some explicit handling for certain boards known to be problematic with MCE, and there may have been some other peculiarities with this code. While IIRC the mcelog package can be removed, I think there may also be a kernel argument that disables checking ("nomce"). I'm not suggesting you just dismiss the error msgs; they could be valid so are worth following up on. What I did though was install a newer kernel and the errors immediately ceased. Since then they haven't reappeared with all the subsequent kernel upgrades. -- Thank you for the illuminating reply. Much appreciated. I should have made it clearer that he errors did not occur until immediately after the kernel upgrade. The kernel running, 2.6.37.6-0.11-desktop, is the most recent provided by Yast in opesuse 11.4. When I run mcelog I get; #mcelog --ascii < /var/log/mcelog mcelog: failed to prefill DIMM database from DMI data mcelog: failed to prefill DIMM database from DMI data mcelog: failed to prefill DIMM database from DMI data mcelog: failed to prefill DIMM database from DMI data <snip> I get the same if I cat the file. Not sure what to do next. Any suggestions? Thanks again, James -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Odd kernel MCE errors - OpenSuse 11.4
by James D. Parra 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Hello, I upgraded to the latest kernel for 11.4, from within Yast, and after rebooting I get these MCE kernel errors. Apr 26 16:29:40 fmt-itops kernel: [81228.339471] [Hardware Error]: No human readable MCE decoding support on this CPU type. Apr 26 16:29:40 fmt-itops kernel: [81228.339479] [Hardware Error]: Run the message through 'mcelog --ascii' to decode. <snip> The kernel running is; 2.6.37.6-0.11-desktop #1 SMP PREEMPT 2011-12-19 23:39:38 +0100 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux ...and the CPU type; CPU model name = Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU - X5650 @ 2.67GHz What can I do to prevent these errors? Many thanks, James -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Can't Update while defaulting to IPv6
by Adam Sailer 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Hello, I can't update via Yast or Zypper, as each are attempting to refresh the software repositories via IPv6 addresses. Currently using 12.1, 64-bit. I'm NOT on an IPv6 capable network. Is there an easy way to resolve this issue? Thank you, Adam Sailer -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] switching graphic card as X starts?
by xpol 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

I would like to start X using the nvidia graphic card of my lenovo z570, rather than intel What script should one suitably change? Thank you Pol -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] clearing KDE files
by George Olson 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Hi all, I was given a tip about KDE, and would like to know what other people think of it. Since I upgraded to KDE 4.8.2, sometimes it has seemed like my system either slowed down or locked up. Someone told me to go into the ~.kde4/ directory and then go into the following 3 subdirectories: ~.kde4/cache-<hostname> ~.kde4/socket-<hostname> ~.kde4//tmp-<hostname> Each of those is actually a link to a directory in the /tmp/ directory. The idea is to log out of KDE, and then at a console go into each of the sub-directories as root and clear out all the files. There are also sub-directories in each of those, but I didn't clear those as I didn't want to erase all my KDE settings. After clearing the files out of my directories, it did seem to help my system, but it may just be my perception. It is hard to know for sure. Anyone else out there ever do this and have any ideas on how to do it better? My question is, in my .kde4 directory, there are also 3 similar subdirectories that have the names like this: ~.kde4/cache-112 ~.kde4/socket-112 ~.kde4//tmp-112 On my laptop there is even a 3rd set, but my desktop has only these 2 sets. What are these other sets, why does it have the suffix 112 instead of the hostname, and is it a good idea to clear the files out of those directories as well? Thanks George -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Re: unexpected server reboot
by jdd 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Le 26/04/2012 11:26, Carlos E. R. a écrit : > Ah! Try "-D" for debug, it gives the real time. oh, yes, thanks, I wont have found this myself :-( jdd -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] www.opensuse.org down?
by claudioml＠mediaservice.net 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Hello all, I have a connection timeout on www.opensuse.org. Is only a my connectivity problem, or is really down? Cordially, Claudio. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] unexpected server reboot
by jdd 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Hello, I have a minor but strange problem. I have a personal server for my LUG, hosted behind an adsl line physically, it's located in a closed room. The AC outlet is backed with a small UPS (alas with no communication channel). This server is pretty complex for such use, it's done of a 12.1 host used as gateway (also for local network) VirtualBox and the real server being the guest, also 12.1. from time to time (once a month?) I get an Inn message (Boot-time Usenet warning on savage-reborn : Old .news.daily file; need to run news.daily?), that make me know the server rebooted. I could verufy using uptime that the host was rebooted. I guess the openSUSE VirtualBox management works reliabely because the guest and the host have the very same uptime. I have nothing to do to have the server up again. In /var/log/message, I find no clue about why did the server reboot, but some strange time jump like: Apr 24 15:46:03 logrotate: last message repeated 2 times Apr 24 15:20:38 mulet-reborn kernel: imklog 5.8.5, log source = /proc/kmsg started. I guess the second line is the first reboot log and the time is later synced by ntp the reboot may as well be done by someby switching off the main AC (I do not own the whole house - there is even a switch out side on a road box :-() aby idea of how I could monitor this better? thanks jdd -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] RE: Tips on Avoiding Any Hard Drive RAID Not Mounting on Startup and Failing to Multiple Error Levels
by IDS000 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

Like many, I too have had my share of RAID volumes being created and mounting perfectly after creation only to findthat the Volume will not mount at boot and failing to any number of error levels. Often the user is presented with a shell repair mode and running repairs like fsck could be the worst thing you can do. Often the problem is the superblock creation time...here's the kicker... If the RAID was created whilst a system is up and running, that system date/time is taken from your prevailing clock. Most of us set up a NTP Network Service to auto sync with time servers all over the world. IF, at boot, your PC's CMOS date/time is behind the date/time of the PC's session clock, you will be flooded with huge numbers of reasons why the volume wont mount... The real reason is that the Superblock will be written to the date/time of your PC session clock and now at boot, with your CMOS clock retarded! You will be flooded with various error levels as to why the volume wont mount and some reasons are really fancifully and as a consequence to an Invalid Superblock The number of error levels that could possibly appear at boot as to why the volume wont mount could be just about any reason. Before you start entertaining using any repair mode, or any maintenance mode where / is mounted rw, just make sure your CMOS clock is accurate. This might just fix your never ending issues with creating ANY RAID Volume that wont mount at boot Hope this helps a few guys/girls -Scott - .AU -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Sound Card Not Seen By PulseAudio (Intel HDAC C200)
by Adam Tauno Williams 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

I have a Dell workstation that is running openSUSE 12.1 and GNOME3. Via ALSA [directly] the audio card works but PulseAudio does not recognize any devices. Under the hardware tab of the sound manager nothing is listed. Ideas, thoughts, recommendations? The kernel module snd_hda_intel and friends are loading automatically. Audio device - 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller (rev 04) Kernel 3.1.9-1.4-desktop pulseaudio-1.1-1.2.x86_64 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner(a)opensuse.org

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