Topic: Compaq DeskPro DMA problems

[Rigger]

After looking over a number of general linux FAQ I have come discovered that my problems installing SME (both 6.01-1 or 6.5) is failing due the the HD DMA being turned on. How can I turn the DMA off prior to the HD format? WIll I need to build a custom iso for this? Any help would be great. The system is a Compaq Deskpro 5166/MMX.

Rigger
"DougM"

[ergozd]

Hi Doug!

Check out
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-list/2004-December/msg03300.html

Hope it helps.

[Rigger]

THis link does give an option but I how can I enter this or hdparm option during the install from a cd?

[Rigger]

Well I was finally able to get SME 6.5 to install on my Compaq DeskPro 2000 5166/MMX. I do not know why it worked this way but it did. I put the cdrom as the slave on the same cable with the harddrive and the install went prefectly. Anyone out there can enlighten me on why this would work?

Rigger
"Doug M."