[parisc-linux] 2.4.9-pa10 hangs on c200+ after 'branching to kernel entry point'

thunder7@xs4all.nl thunder7@xs4all.nl
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 06:57:32 +0200


On Thu, Aug 30, 2001 at 09:09:33PM +0100, Matthew Wilcox wrote:
> On Thu, Aug 30, 2001 at 09:57:14PM +0200, thunder7@xs4all.nl wrote:
> > I did change the CPU-type to PA8x00, and set CONFIG_PA20 to y.
> > 
> > That should still work, right?
> 
> Yes.  Just don't go to a 64-bit kernel.  You're not seeing any output
> because of the current serial port snafu.  If you connect another cable
> to your other serial port, you'll see the boot messages.  I've found
> someone in the firmware team who worked on C200-era firmware to talk to
> now, but he's not at his desk right now.
> 
Where can I find any info on 'the current serial port snafu'? Is this
the same problem as mentioned on the 5th of August 'more serial problems
on D310' ?

Jurriaan
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