Re: Silicon Image 3112A SATA trouble

From: Marcus Hartig
Date: Sat Nov 29 2003 - 15:27:47 EST


Jeff Garzik wrote:

Note that (speaking technically) the SII libata driver doesn't mask all
interrupt conditions, which is why it's listed under CONFIG_BROKEN. So
this translates to "you might get a random lockup", which some users
certainly do see.

However, I've also tested it with my new Maxtor SATA. And I must say:
Many thanks, well done! Now, I can use 2.6.0-test under fedora with
a fine speed ~ 50MB/s in disk reads.

And with GNOME2 under 2.6.0-test11: I can compile the kernel, watch a movie trailer, play 2 OpenGL screensavers, download an Knoppix ISO
and the desktop has a good performance, like there is nomore running.
Cool! <http://www.marcush.de/screen-2.6.jpg> (250kb)

Jeff, if you ever come to Germany, Hamburg, I will invite you for a good drink in a fine location. :-)


Greetings,

Marcus

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