Re: doesn't boot.

[John Kacur]

mike wrote:
> 
> Hi,  im not sure if im emailing the right place but its  a start. I just
> setup kernel 2.4.0 and well it doesnt boot.
> 
> it says " ok booting the kernel" then nothing happens on the screen, and
> I hear no activity from the computer. I tried it several times following
> the
> instructions, I did make mrproper, etc, tired putting the source in a
> different dir, etc. I remember to reinstall lilo, all the good stuff. Im
> not sure whats wrong.
> 
> My system is 2 466 celerons, abtit bp6 , 128ram, voodoo 3 3000,  maxtor
> hd, all custom built. Anyone have any ideas? thanks in advance.
> 
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When you configured the kernel, did you remember to change the processor
type to "Pentium Pro/Celeron/Pentium II"?