[plug] strange problem with booting

[Jason Nicholls]

Hey People,

I just attempted to upgrade an existing linux box from a P 233mmx -> K6-2
550Mhz. Everything else stayed the same.

I can boot to DOS and windows fine but when trying to boot linux it'll get
stuck on the line:

	Checking 'hlt' instruction

It happens with 2.2.x and 2.4.x kernels and I'd try with 2.0.x but don't 
have a boot disk.

The motherboard is an AT style Shuttle HOT 591P (uses VIA MPV3). Note the
other motherboard where the CPU worked fine with linux was a ATX AOpen AX59Pro
(also VIA MPV3). Both motherboards have the very latest bios and support the
CPU. And, the Shuttle board works fine with linux when using the P233mmx CPU.


I've searched the Internet and have come across other people with the same
symptoms but nothing solid on how to overcome it.


Later,

Jason Nicholls
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