Bug 89554

Summary:	Kernel needs dell inspiron 8500 support
Product:	[Retired] Red Hat Linux	Reporter:	Need Real Name <tarjei.huse>
Component:	kernel	Assignee:	Arjan van de Ven <arjanv>
Status:	CLOSED ERRATA	QA Contact:	Brian Brock <bbrock>
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Priority:	medium
Version:	9
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Hardware:	i686
OS:	Linux
URL:	http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/G.Wilford/Inspiron8500
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Description Need Real Name 2003-04-24 10:36:07 UTC

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Description of problem:
The attached URL gives a quite complete description of the problems facing an
owner of a Dell Inspiron 8500 who tries to use RH9. THe main problems are
related to the HD chipset, networkcard (see other BCM4400 bugs) and APCI support.

The biggest problem is thet the system freezes up when there's heavy disc activity.

http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/G.Wilford/Inspiron8500

Also, the installer does not find the correct monitor size, but that will be
filed as a separate bug.

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):


How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1. by a dell inspiron 8500
2. install RH9
3.Try to use it.
    

Additional info:

Comment 1 Arjan van de Ven 2003-04-24 11:05:30 UTC

The harddisk ID's will be added in some erratum in the future.
As for the broadcom chip; once b44 works (better) it will be added too.
ACPI won't be added to RHL9.

Comment 2 Arjan van de Ven 2003-05-14 18:09:40 UTC

An errata has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. 
This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information
on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen 
this bug report if the solution does not work for you.

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-172.html