Hello Chris,
Thank you for the detailed report. Those are always appreciated.
Have you tried the new errata kernel, 2.6.9-34.0.1.EL?
I've looked through the release notes and do not see anything dealing
with video, so I'm not hopeful, just curious. Sometime's fixing one bug
fixes (and sometimes breaks) another.
Troy
Chris Payne wrote:
> Hello-
>
> Recently, I attempted to upgrade all of our Operations consoles to the
> latest kernel, kernel-2.6.9-34.EL. For most of them (Intel 865 chipset)
> this was a routine process, but on our newest few (Intel 945 chipset), it
> caused a kernel panic. The previously installed kernel,
> kernel-2.6.9-22.0.2.EL worked fine on all.
>
> I started by applying the latest Intel Bios update, version 3869 dated
> May 19, 2006, as well as all SL updates to the systems, but this did not
> help.
>
> I eventually traced the problem down to our use of NVidia NVS-400 video
> cards, but unfortunately it's not as simple as the vendor supplied driver,
> as the panic happens well before that is loaded, and even if it is not
> installed. The problem seems to be related to setting the Bios parameter
> "Primary Video Adapter" to "Ext PCI Graphics". When it is set this way, the
> computer will not boot the 2.6.9-34 kernel. It must be set to "Int Graphics
> (IGD)", which is annoying because even though I have 8 LCD's attached to
> these computers, I do not normally have a one attached to the on-board port,
> and therefore cannot see the console output during boot. I did play around
> with the DVMT settings as well, but this did not help.
>
> I enabled hyper-threading, and attempted using kernel-smp-2.6.9-34.EL, but
> the computer then went into a continuous reboot cycle. This did provide a
> little more information, as it did seem to spontaneously reboot when it
> reached the agpgart section, which is why I suspected the graphics problem.
> All of these reboots/panics happen before logging starts, so I have no logged
> output at this time.
>
> I have attached the output of lspci -v for each kernel, perhaps that will
> enlighten someone. For now I have my work-around, where I set the primary
> adapter to on-board, and plug a monitor into it if required. This is a bit
> annoying, but I can live with it for the time being.
>
> I would be happy to troubleshoot and provide additional information if
> required.
>
> Cheers
> Chris
> --
> Chris Payne ISAC Operations Controls System Manager
> "Relax Snap, this is particle physics, not rocket science."
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Linux grolsch 2.6.9-22.0.2.EL #1 Tue Jan 17 09:54:00 CST 2006 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
> 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 945G/P Memory Controller Hub (rev 02)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Capabilities: [e0] Vendor Specific Information
>
> 00:02.0 Display controller: Intel Corporation 945G Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 02)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0, IRQ 9
> Memory at 75100000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=512K]
> I/O ports at 20e0 [size=8]
> Memory at 40000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=128M]
> Memory at 75180000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [90] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [d0] Power Management version 2
>
> 00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 1 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=01, subordinate=01, sec-latency=0
> Capabilities: [40] Express Root Port (Slot+) IRQ 0
> Capabilities: [80] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [90] #0d [0000]
> Capabilities: [a0] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel
> Capabilities: [180] Unknown (5)
>
> 00:1c.2 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 3 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=02, subordinate=02, sec-latency=0
> Capabilities: [40] Express Root Port (Slot+) IRQ 0
> Capabilities: [80] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [90] #0d [0000]
> Capabilities: [a0] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel
> Capabilities: [180] Unknown (5)
>
> 00:1c.3 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 4 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=03, subordinate=03, sec-latency=0
> Capabilities: [40] Express Root Port (Slot+) IRQ 0
> Capabilities: [80] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [90] #0d [0000]
> Capabilities: [a0] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel
> Capabilities: [180] Unknown (5)
>
> 00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #1 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 9
> I/O ports at 2080 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #2 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 10
> I/O ports at 2060 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #3 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 11
> I/O ports at 2040 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.3 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #4 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 9
> I/O ports at 2020 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 01) (prog-if 20 [EHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 9
> Memory at 751a0000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=1K]
> Capabilities: [50] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [58] Debug port
>
> 00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 PCI Bridge (rev e1) (prog-if 01 [Subtractive decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=04, subordinate=06, sec-latency=32
> I/O behind bridge: 00001000-00001fff
> Memory behind bridge: 71000000-750fffff
> Prefetchable memory behind bridge: 0000000048000000-0000000070000000
> Capabilities: [50] #0d [0000]
>
> 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GB/GR (ICH7 Family) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 01)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0
> Capabilities: [e0] Vendor Specific Information
>
> 00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) IDE Controller (rev 01) (prog-if 8a [Master SecP PriP])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 11
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at 20b0 [size=16]
>
> 00:1f.2 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controllers cc=IDE (rev 01) (prog-if 8f [Master SecP SecO PriP PriO])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 10
> I/O ports at 20c8 [size=8]
> I/O ports at 20ec [size=4]
> I/O ports at 20c0 [size=8]
> I/O ports at 20e8 [size=4]
> I/O ports at 20a0 [size=16]
> Capabilities: [70] Power Management version 2
>
> 00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) SMBus Controller (rev 01)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: medium devsel, IRQ 10
> I/O ports at 2000 [size=32]
>
> 04:00.0 PCI bridge: Hint Corp HB6 Universal PCI-PCI bridge (non-transparent mode) (rev 15) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast Back2Back, medium devsel, latency 32
> Bus: primary=04, secondary=05, subordinate=05, sec-latency=0
> Memory behind bridge: 73000000-74ffffff
> Prefetchable memory behind bridge: 0000000060000000-0000000070000000
> Capabilities: [80] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [90] #06 [0080]
> Capabilities: [a0] Vital Product Data
>
> 04:01.0 PCI bridge: Hint Corp HB6 Universal PCI-PCI bridge (non-transparent mode) (rev 15) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast Back2Back, medium devsel, latency 32
> Bus: primary=04, secondary=06, subordinate=06, sec-latency=0
> Memory behind bridge: 71000000-72ffffff
> Prefetchable memory behind bridge: 0000000048000000-0000000058000000
> Capabilities: [80] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [90] #06 [0080]
> Capabilities: [a0] Vital Product Data
>
> 04:08.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) LAN Controller (rev 01)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 308d
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 32, IRQ 10
> Memory at 75000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
> I/O ports at 1000 [size=64]
> Capabilities: [dc] Power Management version 2
>
> 05:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, medium devsel, latency 32, IRQ 11
> Memory at 74000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16M]
> Memory at 68000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=128M]
> Memory at 70080000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=512K]
> Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
> 05:04.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: 66Mhz, medium devsel, IRQ 11
> Memory at 73000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [disabled] [size=16M]
> Memory at 60000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [disabled] [size=128M]
> Memory at 70000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [disabled] [size=512K]
> Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
> 06:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: 66Mhz, medium devsel, IRQ 10
> Memory at 72000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [disabled] [size=16M]
> Memory at 50000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [disabled] [size=128M]
> Memory at 58080000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [disabled] [size=512K]
> Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
> 06:04.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: 66Mhz, medium devsel, IRQ 10
> Memory at 71000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [disabled] [size=16M]
> Memory at 48000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [disabled] [size=128M]
> Memory at 58000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [disabled] [size=512K]
> Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Linux grolsch 2.6.9-34.EL #1 Tue Mar 14 10:34:05 CST 2006 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
> 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 945G/P Memory Controller Hub (rev 02)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Capabilities: [e0] Vendor Specific Information
>
> 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 945G Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 02) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0, IRQ 11
> Memory at 75100000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [disabled] [size=512K]
> I/O ports at 20e0 [disabled] [size=8]
> Memory at 40000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [disabled] [size=128M]
> Memory at 75180000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [90] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [d0] Power Management version 2
>
> 00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 1 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=01, subordinate=01, sec-latency=0
> Capabilities: [40] Express Root Port (Slot+) IRQ 0
> Capabilities: [80] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [90] #0d [0000]
> Capabilities: [a0] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel
> Capabilities: [180] Unknown (5)
>
> 00:1c.2 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 3 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=02, subordinate=02, sec-latency=0
> Capabilities: [40] Express Root Port (Slot+) IRQ 0
> Capabilities: [80] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [90] #0d [0000]
> Capabilities: [a0] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel
> Capabilities: [180] Unknown (5)
>
> 00:1c.3 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Port 4 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=03, subordinate=03, sec-latency=0
> Capabilities: [40] Express Root Port (Slot+) IRQ 0
> Capabilities: [80] Message Signalled Interrupts: 64bit- Queue=0/0 Enable-
> Capabilities: [90] #0d [0000]
> Capabilities: [a0] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel
> Capabilities: [180] Unknown (5)
>
> 00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #1 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 9
> I/O ports at 2080 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #2 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 10
> I/O ports at 2060 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #3 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 11
> I/O ports at 2040 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.3 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB UHCI #4 (rev 01) (prog-if 00 [UHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 11
> I/O ports at 2020 [size=32]
>
> 00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 01) (prog-if 20 [EHCI])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 9
> Memory at 751a0000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=1K]
> Capabilities: [50] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [58] Debug port
>
> 00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 PCI Bridge (rev e1) (prog-if 01 [Subtractive decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
> Bus: primary=00, secondary=04, subordinate=06, sec-latency=32
> I/O behind bridge: 00001000-00001fff
> Memory behind bridge: 71000000-750fffff
> Prefetchable memory behind bridge: 0000000048000000-0000000070000000
> Capabilities: [50] #0d [0000]
>
> 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GB/GR (ICH7 Family) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 01)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0
> Capabilities: [e0] Vendor Specific Information
>
> 00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) IDE Controller (rev 01) (prog-if 8a [Master SecP PriP])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 11
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at <unassigned>
> I/O ports at 20b0 [size=16]
>
> 00:1f.2 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controllers cc=IDE (rev 01) (prog-if 8f [Master SecP SecO PriP PriO])
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 10
> I/O ports at 20c8 [size=8]
> I/O ports at 20ec [size=4]
> I/O ports at 20c0 [size=8]
> I/O ports at 20e8 [size=4]
> I/O ports at 20a0 [size=16]
> Capabilities: [70] Power Management version 2
>
> 00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) SMBus Controller (rev 01)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 544e
> Flags: medium devsel, IRQ 10
> I/O ports at 2000 [size=32]
>
> 04:00.0 PCI bridge: Hint Corp HB6 Universal PCI-PCI bridge (non-transparent mode) (rev 15) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast Back2Back, medium devsel, latency 32
> Bus: primary=04, secondary=05, subordinate=05, sec-latency=0
> Memory behind bridge: 73000000-74ffffff
> Prefetchable memory behind bridge: 0000000060000000-0000000070000000
> Capabilities: [80] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [90] #06 [0080]
> Capabilities: [a0] Vital Product Data
>
> 04:01.0 PCI bridge: Hint Corp HB6 Universal PCI-PCI bridge (non-transparent mode) (rev 15) (prog-if 00 [Normal decode])
> Flags: bus master, fast Back2Back, medium devsel, latency 32
> Bus: primary=04, secondary=06, subordinate=06, sec-latency=0
> Memory behind bridge: 71000000-72ffffff
> Prefetchable memory behind bridge: 0000000048000000-0000000058000000
> Capabilities: [80] Power Management version 2
> Capabilities: [90] #06 [0080]
> Capabilities: [a0] Vital Product Data
>
> 04:08.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) LAN Controller (rev 01)
> Subsystem: Intel Corporation: Unknown device 308d
> Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 32, IRQ 9
> Memory at 75000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
> I/O ports at 1000 [size=64]
> Capabilities: [dc] Power Management version 2
>
> 05:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, medium devsel, latency 248, IRQ 11
> Memory at 74000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16M]
> Memory at 68000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=128M]
> Memory at 70080000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=512K]
> [virtual] Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
> 05:04.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, medium devsel, latency 248, IRQ 11
> Memory at 73000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16M]
> Memory at 60000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=128M]
> Memory at 70000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=512K]
> [virtual] Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
> 06:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, medium devsel, latency 248, IRQ 10
> Memory at 72000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16M]
> Memory at 50000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=128M]
> Memory at 58080000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=512K]
> [virtual] Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
> 06:04.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV17GL [Quadro4 200/400 NVS] (rev a3) (prog-if 00 [VGA])
> Subsystem: nVidia Corporation: Unknown device 014c
> Flags: bus master, 66Mhz, medium devsel, latency 248, IRQ 10
> Memory at 71000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16M]
> Memory at 48000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=128M]
> Memory at 58000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=512K]
> [virtual] Expansion ROM at fffe0000 [disabled] [size=128K]
> Capabilities: [60] Power Management version 2
>
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