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From: borki@rb.xs.use.ch (Reto Burkhalter)
Subject: Re: Freeze after reboot with 2940U (2.2.1-R)
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 97 18:33:52 CET
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>> Markus Meister
>> 27.03.1997


> After running FreeBSD 2.2.1-RELEASE I can't reboot without
> removing power from the system; if I don't, then during the initial
> detection of my SCSI controller, an Adaptec 2940U, there is a complete
> freeze. I speak here of the detection that happens right after the
> memory check, before any booting process begins.

I had the same problem with Win95, I changed the adaptec and it
never reappeared.. the AHA was broken I think



Reto