> I've seen the exact same behavior with my CUV4X-D (2x1GHz) under
> 2.4.2 (debian woody). In addition, the kernel would sometimes hang
> around NMI watchdog enable. At least, I think it's trying to
> `enable'. The hang would occur around 50% of boot attempts. Once
> booted, everything was stable. A non-SMP 2.4.2 kernel (no IO-APIC
> either, sorry, didn't test that) always booted without hangs.
Yep, sounds like the same problem.
>
> Strangely, (happily for me,) the boot hangs stopped with 2.4.3.
> I've booted maybe 10 times (hot and cold) since I built 2.4.3 and
> I've had no hangs. When I get back to the box, I'll try booting
> a few dozen more times and see if I can confirm your observation.
>
Please do test it. I think you'll find the problem is still very much
present.
Cheers
Simon Garner
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