Re: [ACPI-sppt] memory problem with ACPI on Dell Dimension 8300 (i875p chipset)
Greg Norris <[email protected]>
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After applying the patch referenced below, I'm able to successfully enable hyperthreading using CONFIG_ACPI_HT_ONLY. The problem does not occur under this configuration. http://linux-acpi.bkbits.net:8080/linux-acpi/cset@3ef6a0e1fW_wwsKM_DWINoixf_UtXQ?nav=index.html|ChangeSet@-3d On Sun, Jun 22, 2003 at 07:26:58PM -0500, Greg Norris wrote: > I'm seeing a weird issue on my Dell Dimension 8300, after running an > ACPI-enabled kernel. After rebooting the BIOS thinks that the amount > or memory changed, and halts with the following message: > > The amount of system memory has changed. > Alert! OS Install Mode enabled. Amount of available memory limited to 256MB. > > This problem does not occur when using an (otherwise identical) kernel > without ACPI enabled. At the moment I'm using 2.4.21, updated with the > 20030619 ACPI patch. The following options have been selected: > > ACPI Support (CONFIG_ACPI) > Processor (CONFIG_ACPI_PROCESSOR) > > I've also tried enabling "CPU Enumeration Only" (CONFIG_ACPI_HT_ONLY), > plus the "acpismp=force" kernel parameter, which does not exhibit this > problem. Unfortunately, I haven't been successful in enabling > hyperthreading in this configuration, which is my primary reason for > needing ACPI in the first place. > > Has anyone else seen this behaviour? Are there any workarounds? > Thanx! > > > ------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.Net email is sponsored by: INetU > Attention Web Developers & Consultants: Become An INetU Hosting Partner. > Refer Dedicated Servers. We Manage Them. You Get 10% Monthly Commission! > INetU Dedicated Managed Hosting http://www.inetu.net/partner/index.php > _______________________________________________ > ACPI-support mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/acpi-support > ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: INetU Attention Web Developers & Consultants: Become An INetU Hosting Partner. Refer Dedicated Servers. We Manage Them. You Get 10% Monthly Commission! INetU Dedicated Managed Hosting http://www.inetu.net/partner/index.php