Description of problem: On certain Dell Inspiron 1501-Models the Kernel (from the installer-dvd as from the system) does not detect the sata-controller, and therefore the computer cannot be set up to run with linux Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Boot from CD/DVD or HDD with standard Kernel-parameters Steps to Reproduce: 1. Boot... Actual results: There is a workaround available (see below) Expected results: Additional info: The Kernel (from the installer-dvd as from the system) needs the parameter "pci=nomsi" in order to detect the sata-controller. I already wanted to give up, trying to install Fedora on my Notebook, until i finally discovered this trick.
Reassigning to kernel. Read ya, Phil
Hello, I'm reviewing this bug as part of the kernel bug triage project, an attempt to isolate current bugs in the fedora kernel. http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/KernelBugTriage I am CC'ing myself to this bug and will try and assist you in resolving it if I can. There hasn't been much activity on this bug for a while. As this is an installation bug and with the next version of Fedora to be released in a couple of months it is important resolve these before the final version. If you are able to, could you test with Fedora 8 Test 2 and see if it still requires the kernel parameter in order to boot. You can get it from: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution/Download In the meantime I have added a blocker bug to notify developers this may be an issue for Fedora 8 installations. If the problem no longer exists then please close this bug or I'll do so in a few days if there is no additional information lodged. Cheers Chris
Don't close this one.
Workaround available, not a blocker.
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