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The cpu is running completely at the wrong speed, 1604Mhz

This is becoming urgent as my lappy is getting very hot !!!! Adamw told me to use a different kernel to get rid of the NX codes in the 64bit cpu's (was stopping me from using ndiswrapper), could it be that the new kernel is stopping me from thottling ???

I noticed that my cpu isn't throttling anymore Even when changing modes using KLaptop there is nothing happening. This is my cpu info: vendor_id : AuthenticAMD cpu family : 15 model : 12 model name : Mobile AMD Athlon 64 Processor 2800+ stepping : 0 cpu MHz : 1603.984 cache size : 512 KB fdiv_bug : no hlt_bug : no f00f_bug : no coma_bug : no fpu : yes fpu_exception : yes cpuid level : 1 wp : yes flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush mmx fxsr sse sse2 pni syscall nx mmxext lm 3dnowext 3dnow bogomips : 3174.85 It seems to have slowed down to 1600Mhz instead of 1800Mhz. Normally it should throttle between 1800 - 1600 and 800 Mhz

Seems funny to me also, either it is using the cpu or the HDD to much to cause that kind of heat, but otherwise I don't see how this could be possible. It's true that under Linux my laptop seems to be hotter also then under windows, at least the fan is running more often. Do you guys know a tool to read the temps ? I'm used to Mobilemeter under windows, so maybe something similar.

Ok I have it installed and I must say it's nice But..now I need to start pc -> Kill X -> log on as user and type StartX 1. Sometimes keyboard is gone 2. It accepts the logon but comes back to the logon screen 3. sometimes the only thing it will start is Failsave, and I noticed the option for KDE or Gnome isn't there. i tried doing a config of KDM and setting up an auto logon but that didn't help. help

When I do a modprobe fglrx i receive this: [root@laptopmanu manu]# modprobe fglrx FATAL: Could not open '/lib/modules/2.6.11-6mdk-i686-up-4GB/kernel/drivers/char/drm/fglrx.ko': No such file or directory

When I boot I seem to loose my ATI Drivers This is happening since I started to boot from the new kernel I638-4GB. When I reinstall them and re-apply all the patches it seems to be ok, but after the next reboot...gone

Thanks a lot I guess it would be the same for GNOME, URPME GNOME ? Anyway, I'm waiting with Gnome until I see some packed version showing up, I guess the RPM's for Fedora3 won't be any good on MDV 2005LE ?

I'm looking into upgrading to either or both Gnome 2.1O and KDE 3.4. My last KDE 3.4 upgrade went wrong (couldn't login) so this time I'm looking first for some advice ;) I have my URPMI sources updated with those of Thac so I can start the upgrade from there. Should I remove KDE 3.3 first, if yes, do I do that through the packetmanager ? Is there anything I did wrong last time that I couldn't login in KDE anymore ? Are there already some URPMI sources for Gnome 2.10 ? Shoot me if I ask to many questions :woops:

Works like a charm

try the command "URPMI nvidia" that should show you the available nvidia RPM's on the DVD. Either it will install the package straight away, either it will give you a list with available packages, select the one you need and type URPMI NAMEOFTHEPACKAGE ofc all this under root ;)

I'm gonna give it a go tonight. I've downloaded Kubuntu in the hope that would solve my issues but upon reading more on different linux sites people are labeling it as a hype or a fashion thing, nothing that will last. Now I'm on 2005LE 64bit and everything is working (Hardware) but now software issues are showing up, Cedega 4.3.2 and Point2Play 1.3.3 are giving me trouble. Point2Play is looking for GTK libs in /lib but they are in /lib64 which it seems to be ignoring. I'm not surprised by this, 64bit is coming but it's not fully there yet. Anyway, I was very happy to get my hardware sorted during this install but now it's software, so tonight I'm back reinstalling I'll get there one day, but Windows is not coming back. In Dutch they have a saying : De aanhouder wint (The one that never gives up shall win)

Which one should I order, the Powerpack 10.1 X64 box or the 2005LE box ? 10.1 comes with all the goodies like loads of soft and the 30 days Club + Support but... I'll need to update straight away to 2005LE or 10.2. 2005LE is already the latest version but comes without all the goodies. Which one ?

Sorry for my exitement but this is it, I MADE IT !!!!!!!!!!! Linux is installed, Mandrive 2005LE 64bit Ati driver installed Wifi is working Cedega is working VMware is working After 4 days of struggle I made it, oh, I'm so happy that I didn't give up by returning to windows. for all the help here. [moved from Installing Mandrake by spinynorman]

I'm off to get some sleep, hopefully somebody has an idea.

This is from my syslog: localhost kernel: NX (Execute Disable) protection: active localhost kernel: ndiswrapper version 1.1 loaded (preempt=no,smp=no) May 15 00:18:11 localhost kernel: kernel tried to execute NX-protected page - exploit attempt? (uid: 0) May 15 00:18:11 localhost kernel: Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address f1228ef4 May 15 00:18:11 localhost kernel: printing eip: May 15 00:18:11 localhost kernel: f1228ef4 May 15 00:18:11 localhost kernel: *pde = a5507ea4 May 15 00:18:11 localhost kernel: Oops: 0011 [#2]

I finnaly found why my Wifi isn't working on the 32bit edition. It seems that Ndiswrapper is trying some funcky call to the kernel wich makes the kernel go "oops" due to the AMD64 NX protection code. 2 ways out of this, roll back the kernel to a version that doesn"t support NX protection or try a patch. I did find a patch but I can't apply it, the files it needs to patch are located elsewhere in Mandriva. diff -Nru 3rdparty/ndiswrapper.origi/loader.c 3rdparty/ndiswrapper/loader.c --- 3rdparty/ndiswrapper.origi/loader.c 2005-03-27 00:01:14.000000000 +0100 +++ 3rdparty/ndiswrapper/loader.c 2005-03-27 15:52:21.516208992 +0200 @@ -427,7 +427,9 @@ #error x86_64 should have either PAGE_KERNEL_EXECUTABLE or PAGE_KERNEL_EXEC #endif #else - pe_image->image = vmalloc(load_driver->sys_files[i].size); + pe_image->image = __vmalloc(load_driver->sys_files[i].size, + GFP_KERNEL | __GFP_HIGHMEM, + __pgprot(__PAGE_KERNEL & ~_PAGE_NX)); #endif if (!pe_image->image) { ERROR("couldn't allocate memory"); diff -Nru 3rdparty/ndiswrapper.origi/pe_linker.c 3rdparty/ndiswrapper/pe_linker.c --- 3rdparty/ndiswrapper.origi/pe_linker.c 2005-02-23 18:31:44.000000000 +0100 +++ 3rdparty/ndiswrapper/pe_linker.c 2005-03-27 15:50:01.166545384 +0200 @@ -428,7 +428,8 @@ #error x86_64 should have either PAGE_KERNEL_EXECUTABLE or PAGE_KERNEL_EXEC #endif #else - image = vmalloc(image_size); + image = __vmalloc(image_size, GFP_KERNEL | __GFP_HIGHMEM, + __pgprot(__PAGE_KERNEL & ~_PAGE_NX)); #endif if (image == NULL) { ERROR("failed to allocate enough space for new image:"

I was maybe desperate but I didn't give up on it For the last 12H I have installing, updating, erasing and installing again, I guess 6-7 installs since this morning. At the end I kept Mandrive 2005LE 32bit with KDE 3.3, that seems to be stable. The ATI drivers are working, fgl_gears is reporting 720.000 FPS wich looks pretty good for my Mobility 9700 I had to reinstall about an hour ago because I made a mistake with the partitions, I used the Auto Partition option during DON'T USE IT!!!!!!!!!! for a 60GB HD they set up a 5GB / , a 1GB SWAP and all the rest under /HOME AussieJohn is right about the drivers. For an OS to work you need Driver support or you won't catch the publics attention. Talking about drivers, I'm still facing this strange issue with my Wifi Broadcom 4306 card, she works nicely in MD 64Bit but no way to get her working in MD 32bit, I'm getting errors that the ndisdriver can't be loaded. Any ideas ?? I added the script I used to get the ATI drivers installed, very nice script

I'm desperate now, after 4 days trying I need to give up.... First i tried the 2005 64bit edition : - Installs fine altough it's a very basic edition as not a lot software is available - MY WIFI IS WORKING through ndiswrapper (BROADCOM netbc564 driver) - ATI is NOT working - No way to install vmware, or many other softs Then I tried 2005 32bit DVD version - Great install, LOADS of software - MY WIFI JUST WON'T WORK !!!!!!!!!!! - ATI is working (almost) it installs, fglx_gears gives me 450.000 fps, but still no games will start, they all make the pc reboot. - Vmware installs fine - Did the stupid thing 2X to upgrade witht the THAC KDE 3.4 which makes my machine stop at the logon prompt, from there no way to log on, accepts password, starts something and quits back to logon screen. So, I'm frustrated, I was first so happy to see all the good things that Linux has now but this is killing me, I need to know what to do. I think that I'm gonna try a last time to get the 32bit edition installed, or what do you guys advice ? other distri ? Also tell me quickly if this is Mandriva related as I'm getting for my birthday from the wife :woops: the boxed Mandriva Powerpack + Club membership 1Y + Transgaming 1Y B)

Same problem here, I would be very interested in reading them.

Could be doable but then you need at least some version of Mandrake running on the machine.

Can't you download at least CD1 to start the installation and then later update over the network with the DVD ? I don't know if Mandriva allows this, but you could also set up an FTP server your other machine, map the DVD and start a Network install. Just 2

I tried during 2H last night, using URPMI, adding more and more download sources, but nothing, no way to get those damned kernel sources downloaded, neither the GCC compiler, or any other needed library. For the moment I'm finishing the download of the 32bit DVD version. For the good news, after a clean install I've been able to get my wifi working with Ndiswrapper, works like a charm Like mentioned in a another post, don't mess with the config file, just install the driver with ndiswrapper, fire up the KDE wifi tool and set it to DHCP, voila, 1min later you're online.

I wonder if this would work for web apps that require IE6 like Sharepoint Portal ? I might give it try over the weekend, install a full office 2003 with Infopath, install IE6 and then try to use Sharepoint. If that works then it elliminates the only reason for me to have VMWare installed with windows running in it.

That's the point, refering to my topic higher up X32 or X64, in the X32 DVD edition seems to be more software then in the X64 CD edition. I seem to have also some trouble installing other software that complains about non available X64 libraries. I'll download the X32 DVD edition tonight and get it installed tommorow night or over the long weekend.