Arch Linux

fluxme

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Registered: 2007-12-05

Posts: 36

Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

Hello,

I'm having a problem loading Arch.The loading stops while loading the modules and I get get a bug:

BUG: Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address 7c8b1738

I used the "Don't Panic"-Installer.

Here's my pastebin for more details:

http://pastebin.archlinux.org/20334

Actually I also had a lot of problems with the installation. It wouldn't work until I manually issued the commands mkswap and swapon.

http://pastebin.archlinux.org/20297

I don't know if the loading-problem is derived from the installation-problem, and therefore don't know if this is posted in the right place.

Specs:

Ibm thinkpad x31
Intel Pentium M 1.6 gHz
512 MB
ATI Mobility

I'm coming straight from Ubuntu, so I'm not really a hardcore Linux-user, but I'm learning and hope to be able to have a full-working installation of Arch up and going soon.

Kind regards,

Daniel

byte

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From: Düsseldorf (DE)

Registered: 2006-05-01

Posts: 2,046

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

I saw the "out of memory" messages -> try the lowmem boot image on the CD.

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fluxme

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Registered: 2007-12-05

Posts: 36

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

Shouldn't 512 MB be sufficient? The "out of memory"-messages also didn't appear when I issued the commands "mkswap" and "swapon".
Thanks for answering

byte

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From: Düsseldorf (DE)

Registered: 2006-05-01

Posts: 2,046

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

Perhaps try a newer iso? ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/other/rc-iso/2007.11/

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fluxme

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Registered: 2007-12-05

Posts: 36

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

I reinstalled Arch(Base-packs only), but I still get the message: "BUG: Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address xxxxxxxx". The number changes each time.
I was actually able to load Arch successfully one time, and log in as root. Then I changed the locale in rc.conf, uncommentet in locale.gen and rebootet. And there it was again. I tried to change the values back to what they were before I changed them via PXE, but it still wouldn't work. I then tried to reinstall, but I still get the same message. Allthough, the installer-program runs without errors and I don't have to issue mkswap- and swapon-commands manuallly now. At least the installprosess seems to work now
Oh, and by the way... Kubuntu and XP runs without issues on my pc.

fluxme

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Registered: 2007-12-05

Posts: 36

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

I was able to log in again now, allthough the successrate is only about 2 of 10 times.

sebkoch

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From: Wojkowice, POLAND

Registered: 2006-09-27

Posts: 10

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

Hi all!

I've similar problem:

Last kernel which runs ok is 2.6.23.1-6, same problem was with 2.6.23.8-1, today I've tried 2.6.23.9-1 and I got same message while booting Arch. What's wrong with it?? I've been using Arch since Wombat release and don't remember if I had so many problems with kernel upgrade.
Because of this bug I can't perform full system upgrade since November...

My hardware is: Athlon XP 2400@2200MHz, 1GB dual channel memory.

Any ideas what to do with it??

Last edited by sebkoch (2007-12-08 09:09:46)

fluxme

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Registered: 2007-12-05

Posts: 36

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

My problem resolved itselft when I installed a Desktop Environment.  Arch boots up fine now.

sebkoch

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From: Wojkowice, POLAND

Registered: 2006-09-27

Posts: 10

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

I don't think that installation of any desktop environment should solve this problem. In my opinion the problem is with kernel26 package...

fluxme

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Registered: 2007-12-05

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Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

I also find it unlikely to have anything to do with desktop environments. Still, it's working here now and all I did was the steps described in the wiki that follows the installation of Arch and installing Fluxbox.
I did perform a system upgrade if you think that is a possible solution.

sebkoch

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From: Wojkowice, POLAND

Registered: 2006-09-27

Posts: 10

Re: Arch Linux freezes while loading modules

I think that I'd found the reason why I got problems with kernel. It was because of wifi card rt2400 CVS drivers which I'm using. I've compiled and installed CVS-daily version of those drivers and after upgrading to the latest kernel everything goes ok...