More details: The box has a VIA 8237SATA, chipset revision 128, according to boot messages.
Three messages that seem relevant are Module ide_probe_mod cannot be unloaded due to unsafe usage in include/linux/module.h: 483 hda: Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA DISK drive and, later, Module generic cannot be unloaded due to unsafe usage in include/linux/module.h: 483 and, ominously, Module via82cxxx cannot be unloaded due to unsafe usage in include/linux/module.h: 483 FATAL: Module ide_probe_mod already in kernel. These boot message occur when I'm trying to boot 2.6.0, by the way. Unfortunately, the box has been sealed by the dealer here with seals that warn of a voided warranty should they be broken; hence, the box's owner doesn't want me to open the case. Any further suggestions would be greatly appreciated, threats of physical violence against the owner excepted. Tom -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]