Re: Running linux-2.4.20-rc1 on Dell Dimension 4550

Mitch Adair
2002-10-30T06:36:19Z

> Thought I'd post some information about what I'm seeing running RH7.3 with
> kernel 2.4.20-rc1 on a brand new Dell Dimension 4550. Currently there are
> two problems with the machine:
>
> - When I swtich to a text console and back to the X screen, the machine locks
> up (or at least the console does not respond anymore).

you don't say the kernel, X, or hardware, but I've seen that personally
with radeon 7500... that what you have?

> - The sound driver does not load, although it seems to try.

seems to be ich4 audio - you need 0.23/24 driver for this to work -
check with the AC series - OR -

with my _particular_ i845E chipset - commenting out the "break;" immediately
after the line that goes "Primary codec not ready" makes this work fine --
probably your computer will burst into flames if you do the same or
something... this is *NOT* a recommendation.

M