Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:24:26 +0200 From: Wilko Bulte <wb@freebie.xs4all.nl> To: Marcel Moolenaar <marcel@FreeBSD.ORG> Cc: cvs-all@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: cvs commit: src/release/ia64 mkisoimages.sh Message-ID: <20040829202426.GB45805@freebie.xs4all.nl> In-Reply-To: <200408291952.i7TJqX5c069635@repoman.freebsd.org> References: <200408291952.i7TJqX5c069635@repoman.freebsd.org>
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On Sun, Aug 29, 2004 at 07:52:33PM +0000, Marcel Moolenaar wrote.. > marcel 2004-08-29 19:52:33 UTC > > FreeBSD src repository > > Modified files: > release/ia64 mkisoimages.sh > Log: > Put the ispfw.ko module on the EFI boot partition when creating a > bootable ISO. HP machines (like the rx2600) that (also) have isp(4) > may have a non-standard firmware on the controller. Our isp(4) driver > is not able to work with those and even panics. This makes installing > FreeBSD rather impossible. By adding the ispfw.ko module, we give the > user a chance to upload a certified firmware onto the card and so make > it possible to either use the isp(4) successfully or otherwise avoid > the panic. Neat! I have the distinct feeling I know the box where this needs to be tested on ;) -- Wilko Bulte wilko@FreeBSD.org
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