bootproblems with a compaq workstation 300 with pentium IV

Support knowledgebase (compaq_irq_routing)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: All versions

Symptom:

You want to install SuSE Linux on a Compaq Workstation 300 but the boot process hangs.

Cause:

A Bios option prevents the kernel to start clearly.

Solution:

Set the option
Use PCI IRQ Routing Table for PCI peer bus discovery
in the Bios of your computer to disabled.
Keywords: COMPAQ, WORKSTATION, 300, BOOT

SDB-compaq_irq_routing, Copyright SuSE Linux AG, Nürnberg, Germany - Version: 28. Mai 2001
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