I compiled a fresh 2.6.17.6 kernel and system crashed, but I noticed I forgot to provide ACPI support :) Look at dmesg for the string "apm: overridden by ACPI", or any clue ACPI is work properly. If it is present, ACPI support is enabled. Does crash still occour?
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