Thank you Chris.
I found no newer firmware than 1.41a on soekris downloads and I need a 2.6 kernel due to compatibility of own software (kernel driver).
Kind Regards
George
On 10.03.2012, at 15:34, Chris Boot <
bootc@...> wrote:
> On 10 Mar 2012, at 11:30, George <
sentosa95@...> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I tried Debian/Ubuntu with different kernels 2.6.32 and 2.6.38 on net6501-70 BIOS 1.41a. All do not detect the HPET.
>>
>> Kernel timer interrupt frequency is approx. 1000 Hz instead of 4000 Hz or higher with LowLatency kernel. Same kernels on other motherboards work fine.
>>
>> cat /proc/timer_list does not list hpet and shows
>> .resolution: 999848 nsecs instead of 1 nsecs
>>
>> Any workaround?
>
> Disclaimer: I don't have a net6501.
>
> I think you really want a later kernel than the ones in Debian Squeeze. You can either get a 3.2 kernel from backports.debian.org, or you could upgrade to wheezy. There are many issues with earlier kernels that mean the very new hardware in the 6501 isn't fully supported.
>
> You should also grab the latest firmware for the 6501 from the Soekris web site. There may be beta firmware that will work better for you, as well.
>
> Chris
>
> --
> Chris Boot
>
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