3#0000ff4#c0c0c05#ff000090001386024075FalseFalseInstallationProblem:Optical Drive recognized by BIOS, but not by etch Debian Installer (which uses linux 2.6.17).Solution:Obtain back-ported d-i image w/ Linux 2.6.18Source: Kenshi Mutohttp://kmuto.jp/debian/d-i/AMD64 image: sarge-custom-1115.isohttp://kmuto.jp/debian/d-i/2.6.18/amd64/sarge-custom-1115.isoInstallation:ENTER <no boot parameters needed>Choose languageEnglishChoose country or regionUnited StatesSelect a keyboard layoutAmerican EnglishConfigure the networkPrimary network interfaceeth1: Ethernet or Fast EthernetAuto-configure network with DHCPYesHostnamedarkstar-5Domain namekentnetPartition DisksRAID5 device #0 – 1.5 TB Software RAID device#1 1.5TBFreiserfs/homeSCSI1 (0,0,0) (sda) – 500.1 GB ATA ST3500641AS#5logical98.6MBBFreiserfs/boot#6logical403MBFreiserfs/ #7logical1GBFreiserfs/var#8logical1GBFreiserfs/tmp#9logical10GBFreiserfs/usr#11logical480GBFreiserfs/hdtv#10logical7.6GBFswapswapSCSI1 (0,0,0) (sdb) – 500.1 GB ATA ST3500641AS#1 primary500.1GBFraidSCSI1 (0,0,0) (sdc) – 500.1 GB ATA ST3500641AS#1 primary500.1GBFraidSCSI1 (0,0,0) (sdd) – 500.1 GB ATA ST3500641AS#1 primary500.1GBFraidSCSI1 (0,0,0) (sde) – 500.1 GB ATA ST3500641AS#1 primary500.1GBFraidetc.Problem:Want to install rest of etch, but back-ported image has no ssh, ftp. Cannot mount loop devices. Does have wget.Solution:Provide etch disk: optical disks, or wget.Problem:linux-image-2.6.18 is mismanaging the SATA optical drive./var/log/sysloghald polling creates one error log per second for a total of ~150MB per day.Jan 31 06:29:29 localhost kernel: sr0: CDROM (ioctl) error, command: <6>Test Uni t Ready 00 00 00 00 00 00Jan 31 06:29:29 localhost kernel: sr: Current [descriptor]: sense key: Aborted C ommandJan 31 06:29:29 localhost kernel: Additional sense: No additional sense info rmationJan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8.00: speed down requested but no transfer mode leftJan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8.00: exception Emask 0x0 SAct 0x0 SErr 0x0 action 0x2 frozenJan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8.00: (irq_stat 0x48000000, interface fatal error)Jan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8.00: tag 0 cmd 0xa0 Emask 0x50 stat 0x51 e rr 0x20 (ATA bus error)Jan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8: soft resetting portJan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8: SATA link up 1.5 Gbps (SStatus 113 SCont rol 300)Jan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8.00: configured for PIO0Jan 31 06:29:31 localhost kernel: ata8: EH completeSolution:noneBrute force:kill the hald-addon-storage daemon that is polling the device. Must remember to do this after each boot.#ps -ef | grep pollroot 5897 5872 0 21:41 00:00:00 hald-addon-storage: polling /dev/scd0#kill -HUP 5897Workaround:rotate and compress logfiles daily, keeping 5 (default is rotate weekly, keeping 5)append to /etc/logrotate.conf/var/log/kern.log {rotate 5size 10mpostrotate/usr/bin/killall -HUP syslogdendscript}/var/log/messages {rotate 5size 10mpostrotate/usr/bin/killall -HUP syslogdendscript}/var/log/syslog {rotate 5size 10mpostrotate/usr/bin/killall -HUP syslogdendscript}Problem:Sound card (chip: Via VT1720/24 Envy24PT/HT) sometimes not found in /proc/asound. Mobo sound chip (Intel 82801H, ICH8 family) sometimes not found.lsmod shows that sound drivers are all loaded.Solution:noneWorkaround:If mobo sound chip found, use that. If sound card is found, use that.cat /proc/asound/cards (if everything is found)0[CX8801]:CX88x – Conexant CS8801Note: this is the pcHDTV cardConexant CS8801 at 0xfb0000001[Intel]:HDA-Intel – HDA IntelMobo sound chipHDA Intel at 0xfebf80002[AV710]:ICE1724 – Chaintech AV-710Sound cardChaintach AV-710 at 0xcc00, irq 225Problem:arts server can not open default device (cannot use juk, noatun; but can use xine)Informational -artsmessageSound server informational messageError while initializing the sound serverdevice: default can't be opened for playback (No such file or directory)The sound server will continue, using the null output device.hint: xine can be configured to use several audio driversaudio tab --> audio driver to useautookartsno soundalsaokfileno soundossokesdokSolution:K Menu->KDE Control Center->Sound&Media->Sound SystemGeneral (tab)[X] Enable the sound system[X] Enable networked soundHardware (tab)Select the audio device: [Advanced Linux Sound Architecture][X] Full duplexQuality: [16 Bits (high)ApplyProblem:bug: audio driver menu can hang xine, require $killall -TERM xineSolution:noneProblem:X is displaying at 1920x1200 instead of 2560x1600.Solution:download nvidia proprietary driver.http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.aspHardwareOptical Driveconnect to JMicron socketHDDconnect to SATA sockets1^st Drive/boot,/,/usr,/var,/tmp,/hdtv,swap2-5 DrivesS/W Raid5 (do not use BIOS. Use mdtools)BIOSMainSystem TimeSystem DateLegacy Diskette A[1.4M, 3.5 in.]Language[English]IDE ConfigurationSATA Configuration[Enhanced] Configure SATA as[AHCI]Hard Disk Write Protect[Disabled]IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)[35]AHCI ConfigurationAHCI Port0 [Hard Disk]AHCI Port1 [Hard Disk]AHCI Port2 [Hard Disk]AHCI Port3 [Hard Disk]AHCI Port4 [Hard Disk]AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]AdvancedJumperFree ConfigurationAI Tuning[Auto]DRAM Frequency[DDR2-800MHz]USB ConfigurationLegacy USB Support[Auto]Port 64/60 Emulation[Disabled]USB 2.0 Controller Mode[HiSpeed]BIOS EHCI Hand-Off[Enabled]USB WIFI/USB 9,10[Enabled]CPU ConfigurationModify Ratio Support[Disabled]C1E Support[Enabled]Max CPUID Value Limit[Disabled]Vanderpool Technology[Enabled]CPU TM function[Enabled]Execute Disable Bit[Enabled]PECI[Disabled]ChipsetNorth Bridge ConfigurationMemory Remap Feature[Enabled]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD[Enabled]Static Read Control[Auto]Initiate Graphic Adapter[PEG/PCI]PEG Force x1[Disabled]PEG Link Mode[Auto]South Bridge ConfigurationPCIEX16_2/PCIEX1_1 Force[Auto]Onboard Devices ConfigurationHD Audio Controller[Enabled] Front Panel Support Type[HD Audio]Onboard 1394 Controller[Enabled]Onboard PCIE GbE Lan_1[Enabled] LAN Option ROM[Disabled]Onboard PCI Lan_2[Enabled] LAN Option ROM[Disabled]Jmicron SATA/PATA Controller[Enabled] Jmicron Controller Mode[AHCI]Serial Port1 Address[3F8/IRQ4]PCIPnPno changesPowerSuspend Mode[Auto]Repost Video on S3 Resume[Disabled]ACPI 2.0 Support[Enabled]ACPI APIC support[Enabled]APM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss[Power Off]Power On By RTC Alarm[Disabled]Power On By External Modems[Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices[Disabled]Power On By PCIE Devices[Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard[Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse[Disabled]BootBoot Device Priority1^st Boot Device[IDE:LITE-ON DVDRW]2^nd Boot Device[ATAPI CD-ROM]3^rd Boot Device[HDD:P0-TS530046A1]4^th Boot Device[Disabled]Hard Disk Drives1^st Drive[HDD:P0-TS530046A1]2^nd Drive[HDD:P1-TS530046A1]3^rd Drive[HDD:P2-TS530046A1]4^th Drive[HDD:P3-TS530046A1]5^th Drive[HDD:P4-TS530046A1]Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot[Disabled]Full Screen Logo[Enabled]AddOn ROM Display Mode[Force BIOS]Bootup Num-Lock[On]PS/2 Mouse Support[Auto]Wait For 'F1' If Error[Enabled]Hit 'DEL' Message Display[Enabled]Interrupt 19 Capture[Disabled]Securitydo not install passwordsToolsASUS O.C. ProfileSave to Profile 1QuotationApproved Vendor Unit Price ComparisonCategoryManufacturerMfg P/NDellNew EggMicroCenterpcHDTVZip Zoom FlyVendor Quote SelectedCPUIntelBX80557E6600318369.99317.5http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115003MainboardASUSP5B Deluxe179.99185.99http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131045MemoryKingstonKHX6400D2LLK2/2GN260.99n/ahttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134125Graphics cardGigaByteGV-NX79G256DP-RH, Cooled with Zalman VF700-ALCU 2 ball VGA cooler189.99219.99http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125045TV tuner cardpcHDTVHD-5500129http://www.pchdtv.com/AntennaRCAANT52524.99n/ahttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16882125184DisplayDellUltraSharp 2407WFP1274.15http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&oc=W3007Audio cardChainTech AV-71021.9925.99http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829120103WiFi card(not needed or wise)Storage - primary(use old 160 GB HDD)Storage - dataSeagateST3500641AS169.99254.99173.25http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148108Storage - opticalLite-OnSH-16A7S-0635.99n/ahttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106046Power supply(included in Case)CaseAntecSonata II w/450W PSU99.99129.99109.99http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155Keyboard(have, use KVM)Mouse(have, use KVM)IR device(do this later)Game controllerLogitech963326-040329.9939.99n/ahttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826127209OrderTotalDellNew EggpcHDTVCategoryManufacturerMfg P/NQtyUnit PriceExtensionQtyUnit PriceExtensionQtyUnit PriceExtensionQtyUnit PriceExtensionCPUIntelBX80557E660013183181318318MainboardASUSP5B Deluxe1179.99179.991179.99179.99MemoryKingstonKHX6400D2LLK2/2GN1260.99260.991260.99260.99Graphics cardGigaByteGV-NX79G256DP-RH, Cooled with Zalman VF700-ALCU 2 ball VGA cooler1189.99189.991189.99189.99TV tuner cardpcHDTVHD-550011291291129129AntennaRCAANT525124.9924.99124.9924.99DisplayDellUltraSharp 2407WFP11274.151274.1511274.151274.15Audio cardChainTech AV-710121.9921.99121.9921.99WiFi card(not needed or wise)Storage - primary(use old 160 GB HDD)Storage - dataSeagateST3500641AS5169.99849.955169.99849.95Storage - opticalLite-OnSH-16A7S-06135.9935.99135.9935.99Power supply(included in Case)CaseAntecSonata II w/450W PSU199.9999.99199.9999.99Keyboard(have, use KVM)Mouse(have, use KVM)IR device(do this later)Game controllerLogitech963326-0403129.9929.99129.9929.99Sub-total3415.021274.152011.87129Shipping charge75.0519.9948.116.95Tax74.4274.42Total3564.491368.562059.98135.95Date2007-01-112007-01-102007-01-10Invoice number********Order number****************************************account****************password****************Customer number****************ReceivingCategoryManufacturerMfg P/NDellNew EggpcHDTVCPUIntelBX80557E66002007-01-15MainboardASUSP5B Deluxe2007-01-15MemoryKingstonKHX6400D2LLK2/2GN2007-01-15Graphics cardGigaByteGV-NX79G256DP-RH, Cooled with Zalman VF700-ALCU 2 ball VGA cooler.2007-01-15TV tuner cardpcHDTVHD-55002007-01-12AntennaRCAANT5252007-01-16DisplayDellUltraSharp 2407WFP2007-01-19Audio cardChainTech AV-7102007-01-15WiFi card(not needed or wise)Storage - primary(use old 160 GB HDD)Storage - dataSeagateST3500641AS2007-01-15Storage - opticalLite-OnSH-16A7S-062007-01-15Power supply(included in Case)CaseAntecSonata II w/450W PSU2007-01-15Keyboard(have, use KVM)Mouse(have, use KVM)IR device(do this later)Game controllerLogitech963326-04032007-01-15SuppliersNameAddress1Address2CityStateZipPhoneWeb SiteBBB RatingBBB Web SiteChief Value10820 Beverly Blvd. A5 PMB 15WhittierCA90601888-611-4165http://www.chiefvalue.com/BBB http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=13218251CompuDirect, Inc.3465 Lost Nation Rd Unit 21WilloughbyOH44094440-527-9417 http://www.compudirect.com/Unsatisfactoryhttp://www.cleveland.bbb.org/reports/newsearch2.asp?ID=1&ComID=0312000010003220Dell Inc1 Dell Way MS 8210Round RockTX78682512-338-4400http://www.dell.com/Satisfactoryhttp://www.centraltx.bbb.org/commonreport.html?bid=41453I Squared Inc.2377 Quail Hollow DriveSandyUT84093-2739801-226-4070http://www.isquaredinc.com/Unsatisfactoryhttp://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/commonreport.html?bid=2003796Micro Center1349 SOM Center RdMayfield HeightsOH44124800-634-3478http://www.microcenter.com/Satisfactoryhttp://www.cleveland.bbb.org/reports/newsearch2.asp?ID=1&ComID=0312000024000541NewEgg Computers9997 East Rose Hills RdWhittierCA90601http://www.newegg.com/AAhttp://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=13146135pcHDTV, Inc. 7874 S. 965 E. SandyUT84094http://www.pchdtv.com/no recordno complaints found with googleZip Zoom Fly38929 Cherry StNewarkCA94560-4926http://www.zipzoomfly.com/Satisfactoryhttp://www.goldengatebbb.org/commonreport.html?bid=26523SPECIFICATIONSSystemsTechReport-2006q4CapabiltiesOffice64-bit, dual coreVirtualizationCinelerraGameHDTV