[NMLUG] Via cipset - correction

[havoc at harrisdev.com (havoc)]

Steve Browne wrote:
>> I have little experience with the AM2 platform, I am in the process of 
>> building an AM2 workstation (for Gentoo Linux) based around a Gigabyte 
>> GA-M55Plus-S3G mainboard.  The system will not post and I am awaiting 
>> new memory, as I suspect the problem is due to either incompatible 
>> memory or a bad mainboard.
>>
>>
>> -Nick
> 
> My analysis of why the M2V (socket AM2) won't boot Linux is faulty, as
> the MK8-939A has the same VIA chipset and runs Linux distros just
> fine. You are making me think this is an AM2 / Linux kernel issue.

I'm running an AM2 mobo now, and it's running just fine...

I had lots and lots of trouble with one of the old M-series Asus K7 
boards last year.

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