Description of problem: DVD writers stop responding after an unknown period of time with libata/pata_via. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 2.6.23.9-85.fc8 X86_64 How reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Install fedora 8 on a computer with a via pata controller. 2. Wait an unknown length of time (anywhere between 10 minutes and 2 hours.) 3. Attempt to use a CD or DVD drive. 4. Watch as the device fails to function. Actual results: CD/DVD drives will fail to be usable after an unknown length of time. The drives work fine if used immediately after the computer has booted, but become unresponsive after they sit idle for a while. This problem did not exist on kernels version less than 2.6.19. On fedora 7, I just downgraded the kernel a CentOS 5 kernel and everything was fine, but I cannot downgrade the kernel with Fedora 8 because some proprietary applications that I use will no longer compile unless I am running the current kernel. Expected results: Device should work normally. Additional info: Hardware: Asus A8V motherboard with latest firmware Athlon 64x2 4400+ CPU Seagate 400GB harddrive - Master on primary ATA controller. Sony DVD writer - Master on Secondary ATA controller Pioneer DVD writer - Slave on Secondary ATA controller. 2GB PC3200 dual channel ram NVIDIA 7600GS video card
Created attachment 290931 [details] Dmesg output with pertinent ATA devices and errormessages
Created attachment 290932 [details] lspci output
Created attachment 290933 [details] lsmod output
Created attachment 290934 [details] Full bootup dmesg output (just in case you need it)
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