Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 14:31:55 -0700 From: Marcel Moolenaar <marcel@xcllnt.net> To: Wilko Bulte <wb@freebie.xs4all.nl> Cc: cvs-all@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: cvs commit: src/release/ia64 mkisoimages.sh Message-ID: <20040829213155.GB23266@dhcp53.pn.xcllnt.net> In-Reply-To: <20040829202426.GB45805@freebie.xs4all.nl> References: <200408291952.i7TJqX5c069635@repoman.freebsd.org> <20040829202426.GB45805@freebie.xs4all.nl>
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On Sun, Aug 29, 2004 at 10:24:26PM +0200, Wilko Bulte wrote: > > 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 ;) Oh, good. I don't have to ask then... :-) -- Marcel Moolenaar USPA: A-39004 marcel@xcllnt.net
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