SDB:Known Problems and Special Features in SUSE LINUX 9.0 for AMD64

Version: 9.0

SUSE LINUX AMD64 Version

A list of known problems and special features of the 64-bit SUSE LINUX version for AMD64 processors follows.

Boot or Installation Problems:

Symptom

Following the boot process, the kernel hangs. This happens either after loading the RTC (Real Time Clock) module or shortly after loading the floppy module.

Cause

A bug in the BIOS.

Solution

Use the following parameter to boot:

poll=idle

Symptom

The installation freezes while loading the USB module.

Cause

A bug in the BIOS.

Solution

Disable the "USB-Legacy Option" in the BIOS.

Note:

Some third-party kernel modules could not be included in the distribution, because they are not 64-bit clean. <keyword>amd64,athlon64,9.0,kernel,panic,64,bit</keyword>