Same kernel panic on boot with the latest linux-source-2.6.17_2.6.17-4.5 I could'nt get log. I just saw the kernel panic when ata (libata) modules were loaded.
If I disable sata controler in bios, kernel boots fine Info about controler : IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801EB (ICH5) SATA Controller (rev 02) -- [Edgy] Kernel panic on boot https://launchpad.net/bugs/51488 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs