[syslinux] Survey: SYSLINUX: 2.13 works, 3.0x don't
robotti at godmail.com
robotti at godmail.com
Fri Aug 5 01:01:51 PDT 2005
2.20-pre1 also doesn't work.
Anything later than 2.13 probably doesn't work.
I'm booting from a 128MB USB flash drive.
This is some info for the CPU and BIOS.
processor : 0
vendor_id : GenuineIntel
cpu family : 15
model : 3
model name : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.93GHz
stepping : 4
cpu MHz : 2933.935
cache size : 1024 KB
fdiv_bug : no
hlt_bug : no
f00f_bug : no
coma_bug : no
fpu : yes
fpu_exception : yes
cpuid level : 5
wp : yes
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe pni monitor ds_cpl cid xtpr
bogomips : 5873.94
# dmidecode 2.6
SMBIOS 2.3 present.
82 structures occupying 2847 bytes.
Table at 0x000FD220.
Handle 0x0000
DMI type 0, 20 bytes.
BIOS Information
Vendor: Intel Corp.
Version: EV91510A.15A.0123.2004.0927.1517
Release Date: 09/27/2004
Address: 0xF0000
Runtime Size: 64 kB
ROM Size: 512 kB
Characteristics:
PCI is supported
PNP is supported
APM is supported
BIOS is upgradeable
BIOS shadowing is allowed
Boot from CD is supported
Selectable boot is supported
EDD is supported
Japanese floppy for NEC 9800 1.2 MB is supported (int 13h)
Japanese floppy for Toshiba 1.2 MB is supported (int 13h)
5.25"/360 KB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
5.25"/1.2 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
3.5"/720 KB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
3.5"/2.88 MB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
Print screen service is supported (int 5h)
8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h)
Serial services are supported (int 14h)
Printer services are supported (int 17h)
CGA/mono video services are supported (int 10h)
ACPI is supported
USB legacy is supported
AGP is supported
LS-120 boot is supported
ATAPI Zip drive boot is supported
BIOS boot specification is supported
Function key-initiated network boot is supported
Handle 0x0001
DMI type 1, 25 bytes.
System Information
Manufacturer: Gateway
Product Name: 3250SB CTO PC
Version: 3400144
Serial Number: 0034961512
UUID: C0F46DDC-E31D-B211-8000-9187FAA9CE72
Wake-up Type: Power Switch
Handle 0x0002
DMI type 2, 8 bytes.
Base Board Information
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Product Name: D915GAG
Version: AAC77881-304
Serial Number: BQAG45204125
Handle 0x0003
DMI type 3, 17 bytes.
Chassis Information
Manufacturer: Gateway
Type: Desktop
Lock: Not Present
Version: TGX
Serial Number: 0034961512
Asset Tag:
Boot-up State: Safe
Power Supply State: Safe
Thermal State: Other
Security Status: Other
OEM Information: 0x00000000
Handle 0x0004
DMI type 4, 35 bytes.
Processor Information
Socket Designation: J2E1
Type: Central Processor
Family: Pentium 4
Manufacturer: Intel
ID: 34 0F 00 00 FF FB EB BF
Signature: Type 0, Family 15, Model 3, Stepping 4
Flags:
FPU (Floating-point unit on-chip)
VME (Virtual mode extension)
DE (Debugging extension)
PSE (Page size extension)
TSC (Time stamp counter)
MSR (Model specific registers)
PAE (Physical address extension)
MCE (Machine check exception)
CX8 (CMPXCHG8 instruction supported)
APIC (On-chip APIC hardware supported)
SEP (Fast system call)
MTRR (Memory type range registers)
PGE (Page global enable)
MCA (Machine check architecture)
CMOV (Conditional move instruction supported)
PAT (Page attribute table)
PSE-36 (36-bit page size extension)
CLFSH (CLFLUSH instruction supported)
DS (Debug store)
ACPI (ACPI supported)
MMX (MMX technology supported)
FXSR (Fast floating-point save and restore)
SSE (Streaming SIMD extensions)
SSE2 (Streaming SIMD extensions 2)
SS (Self-snoop)
HTT (Hyper-threading technology)
TM (Thermal monitor supported)
PBE (Pending break enabled)
Version: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor
Voltage: 1.3 V
External Clock: 133 MHz
Max Speed: 3060 MHz
Current Speed: 2933 MHz
Status: Populated, Enabled
Upgrade: Other
L1 Cache Handle: 0x0005
L2 Cache Handle: 0x0006
L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided
Serial Number: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Asset Tag: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Part Number: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Handle 0x0005
DMI type 7, 19 bytes.
Cache Information
Socket Designation: None
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1
Operational Mode: Varies With Memory Address
Location: Internal
Installed Size: 16 KB
Maximum Size: 16 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Pipeline Burst
Installed SRAM Type: Pipeline Burst
Speed: Unknown
Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC
System Type: Data
Associativity: 8-way Set-associative
Handle 0x0006
DMI type 7, 19 bytes.
Cache Information
Socket Designation: None
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 2
Operational Mode: Varies With Memory Address
Location: Internal
Installed Size: 1024 KB
Maximum Size: 1024 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Pipeline Burst
Installed SRAM Type: Pipeline Burst
Speed: Unknown
Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC
System Type: Unified
Associativity: 8-way Set-associative
Handle 0x0007
DMI type 5, 24 bytes.
Memory Controller Information
Error Detecting Method: 64-bit ECC
Error Correcting Capabilities:
None
Supported Interleave: One-way Interleave
Current Interleave: One-way Interleave
Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MB
Maximum Total Memory Size: 4096 MB
Supported Speeds:
70 ns
60 ns
Supported Memory Types:
Other
Unknown
Standard
FPM
EDO
Parity
ECC
SIMM
DIMM
Burst EDO
SDRAM
Memory Module Voltage: 3.3 V
Associated Memory Slots: 4
0x0008
0x0009
0x000A
0x000B
Enabled Error Correcting Capabilities:
None
Handle 0x0008
DMI type 6, 12 bytes.
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: CH A DIMM0
Bank Connections: 0 0
Current Speed: Unknown
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 256 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 256 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x0009
DMI type 6, 12 bytes.
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: CH A DIMM1
Bank Connections: 0 0
Current Speed: Unknown
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 256 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 256 MB (Double-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x000A
DMI type 6, 12 bytes.
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: CH B DIMM0
Bank Connections: 0 0
Current Speed: Unknown
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: Not Installed
Enabled Size: Not Installed
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x000B
DMI type 6, 12 bytes.
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: CH B DIMM1
Bank Connections: 0 0
Current Speed: Unknown
Type: DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: Not Installed
Enabled Size: Not Installed
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x000C
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J1A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: PS2Mouse
External Connector Type: PS/2
Port Type: Mouse Port
Handle 0x000D
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J1A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: Keyboard
External Connector Type: PS/2
Port Type: Keyboard Port
Handle 0x000E
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J2A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: COM 1
External Connector Type: DB-9 male
Port Type: Serial Port 16550A Compatible
Handle 0x000F
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J3A2
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: LPT1
External Connector Type: DB-25 female
Port Type: Parallel Port ECP/EPP
Handle 0x0010
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: JA6A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x0011
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: JA6A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x0012
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J3A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: VIDEO
External Connector Type: DB-15 female
Port Type: Video Port
Handle 0x0013
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J5A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x0014
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J5A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x0015
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: JA6A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: RJ-45 Type
External Connector Type: RJ-45
Port Type: Network Port
Handle 0x0016
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J4A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: Audio Mic In
External Connector Type: Mini Jack (headphones)
Port Type: Audio Port
Handle 0x0017
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J4A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: Audio Line In
External Connector Type: Mini Jack (headphones)
Port Type: Audio Port
Handle 0x0018
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J4A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: Audio Line Out
External Connector Type: Mini Jack (headphones)
Port Type: Audio Port
Handle 0x0019
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J5A1
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: 1394
External Connector Type: IEEE 1394
Port Type: Firewire (IEEE P1394)
Handle 0x001A
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J5B1 - +12V
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x001B
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J4J1 - FDD
Internal Connector Type: On Board Floppy
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x001C
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J6J1 - PRI IDE
Internal Connector Type: On Board IDE
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x001D
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9C1 - CDIN
Internal Connector Type: On Board Sound Input From CD-ROM
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Audio Port
Handle 0x001E
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J8B2 - SPDIF
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Audio Port
Handle 0x001F
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9J4 - FRONT PANEL HDR
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0020
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J1F2 - CPU FAN
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0021
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J8E1 - FNT PNL 1394 1
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0022
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J8E2 - FNT PNL 1394 2
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0023
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J8J2 - FRONT CHASSIS FAN
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0024
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J5B2 - REAR CHASSIS FAN1
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0025
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J11A1 - REAR CHASSIS FAN2
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0026
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J8J4 - BIOS CONFIG
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0027
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J8A2 - FP AUDIO
Internal Connector Type: Proprietary
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0028
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9G2 - FRONT PANEL USB1
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0029
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9H2 - FRONT PANEL USB2
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x002A
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J3J1 - PS
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x002B
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J7H1 - CH INTR
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x002C
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J8H2 - SCSI
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x002D
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9H3 - SATA 0
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x002E
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9H4 - SATA 1
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x002F
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9J1 - SATA 2
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0030
DMI type 8, 9 bytes.
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator: J9J2 - SATA 3
Internal Connector Type: Other
External Reference Designator: Not Specified
External Connector Type: None
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0031
DMI type 126, 13 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x0032
DMI type 9, 13 bytes.
System Slot Information
Designation: J7B1
Type: 32-bit PCI
Current Usage: In Use
Length: Long
ID: 1
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
PME signal is supported
SMBus signal is supported
Handle 0x0033
DMI type 9, 13 bytes.
System Slot Information
Designation: J8B1
Type: 32-bit PCI
Current Usage: Available
Length: Long
ID: 2
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
PME signal is supported
SMBus signal is supported
Handle 0x0034
DMI type 9, 13 bytes.
System Slot Information
Designation: J9C2
Type: <OUT OF SPEC>
Current Usage: Available
Length: Short
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
PME signal is supported
SMBus signal is supported
Handle 0x0035
DMI type 9, 13 bytes.
System Slot Information
Designation: J8C1
Type: <OUT OF SPEC>
Current Usage: Available
Length: Short
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
PME signal is supported
SMBus signal is supported
Handle 0x0036
DMI type 9, 13 bytes.
System Slot Information
Designation: J10B1
Type: 32-bit PCI
Current Usage: In Use
Length: Long
ID: 3
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
PME signal is supported
SMBus signal is supported
Handle 0x0037
DMI type 126, 13 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x0038
DMI type 10, 6 bytes.
On Board Device Information
Type: Video
Status: Enabled
Description: Intel GMCH AGP Graphics Controller
Handle 0x0039
DMI type 10, 6 bytes.
On Board Device Information
Type: Ethernet
Status: Enabled
Description: Intel 82562 Ethernet Device
Handle 0x003A
DMI type 10, 6 bytes.
On Board Device Information
Type: Sound
Status: Enabled
Description: Intel ICH6 Audio Device
Handle 0x003B
DMI type 10, 6 bytes.
On Board Device Information
Type: Other
Status: Enabled
Description: Agere 1394 Controller
Handle 0x003C
DMI type 12, 5 bytes.
System Configuration Options
Option 1: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Option 2: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Option 3: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
Handle 0x003D
DMI type 13, 22 bytes.
BIOS Language Information
Installable Languages: 1
enUS
Currently Installed Language: enUS
Handle 0x003E
DMI type 15, 35 bytes.
System Event Log
Area Length: 1024 bytes
Header Start Offset: 0x0000
Header Length: 16 bytes
Data Start Offset: 0x0010
Access Method: Memory-mapped physical 32-bit address
Access Address: 0xFFF83780
Status: Valid, Not Full
Change Token: 0x00000000
Header Format: Type 1
Supported Log Type Descriptors: 6
Descriptor 1: POST error
Data Format 1: POST results bitmap
Descriptor 2: Parity memory error
Data Format 2: Multiple-event
Descriptor 3: I/O channel block
Data Format 3: Multiple-event
Descriptor 4: Single-bit ECC memory error
Data Format 4: Multiple-event
Descriptor 5: Multi-bit ECC memory error
Data Format 5: Multiple-event
Descriptor 6: System limit exceeded
Data Format 6: System management
Handle 0x003F
DMI type 18, 23 bytes.
32-bit Memory Error Information
Type: Unknown
Granularity: Unknown
Operation: Unknown
Vendor Syndrome: Unknown
Memory Array Address: Unknown
Device Address: Unknown
Resolution: Unknown
Handle 0x0040
DMI type 16, 15 bytes.
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 4 GB
Error Information Handle: 0x003F
Number Of Devices: 4
Handle 0x0041
DMI type 19, 15 bytes.
Memory Array Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x0001F7FFFFF
Range Size: 504 MB
Physical Array Handle: 0x0040
Partition Width: 0
Handle 0x0042
DMI type 17, 27 bytes.
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0040
Error Information Handle: 0x003F
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 256 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: J6G1
Bank Locator: CHANNEL A DIMM0
Type: DDR
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 400 MHz (2.5 ns)
Manufacturer: Manufacturer1
Serial Number: SerNum1
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum1
Part Number: PartNum1
Handle 0x0043
DMI type 20, 19 bytes.
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x0000FFFFFFF
Range Size: 256 MB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0042
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0041
Partition Row Position: 1
Handle 0x0044
DMI type 17, 27 bytes.
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0040
Error Information Handle: 0x003F
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 256 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: J6G2
Bank Locator: CHANNEL A DIMM1
Type: DDR
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 400 MHz (2.5 ns)
Manufacturer: Manufacturer2
Serial Number: SerNum2
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum2
Part Number: PartNum2
Handle 0x0045
DMI type 20, 19 bytes.
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00010000000
Ending Address: 0x0001F7FFFFF
Range Size: 248 MB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0044
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0041
Partition Row Position: 1
Handle 0x0046
DMI type 17, 27 bytes.
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0040
Error Information Handle: 0x003F
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: J6H1
Bank Locator: CHANNEL B DIMM0
Type: DDR
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 400 MHz (2.5 ns)
Manufacturer: Manufacturer3
Serial Number: SerNum3
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum3
Part Number: PartNum3
Handle 0x0047
DMI type 126, 19 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x0048
DMI type 17, 27 bytes.
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0040
Error Information Handle: 0x003F
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: J6H2
Bank Locator: CHANNEL B DIMM1
Type: DDR
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 400 MHz (2.5 ns)
Manufacturer: Manufacturer4
Serial Number: SerNum4
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum4
Part Number: PartNum4
Handle 0x0049
DMI type 126, 19 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x004A
DMI type 23, 13 bytes.
System Reset
Status: Disabled
Watchdog Timer: Not Present
Handle 0x004B
DMI type 32, 20 bytes.
System Boot Information
Status: No errors detected
Handle 0x004C
DMI type 126, 9 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x004D
DMI type 126, 9 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x004E
DMI type 126, 9 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x004F
DMI type 126, 9 bytes.
Inactive
Handle 0x0050
DMI type 131, 12 bytes.
OEM-specific Type
Header and Data:
83 0C 50 00 01 01 02 01 09 06 40 01
Strings:
Intel_ASF_001
Intel_ASF_001
Handle 0x0051
DMI type 127, 4 bytes.
End Of Table
The hard drive is SATA.
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