Re: [gentoo-user] Gentoo Install - Concern w/ NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra

[Steven Susbauer <stupendoussteve@gmail.com>]

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I just installed the amd64 Gentoo build on nforce 4. No issues whatsoever
(except when I was using a 2004.3 cd... once I got the right one it was all
working).

As Richard said, using a hardware raid is not going to be easy, however an
lvm or software raid shouldn't cause you any problems.

On 12/15/05, Richard Fish <bigfish@asmallpond.org> wrote:
>
> On 12/15/05, Doug Brown <deniro0311@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > After a lot of research I have decided to go with Gentoo, and I think I
> have
> > all the install issues ironed out. My main concern is with compatiblity
> > issues and my mobo. I have read a ton of horror stories, and I want to
> make
> > sure I am prepared for any issues that could arise when I install the
> OS. I
> > am also concerned mith the onboard raid controller and onboard lan.  I
> plan
> > on setting up RAID 0+1. My mobo is a DFI Lan Party NF4 Ultra-D.  Any
> help
> > would be much appreciated.
>
> If you are thinking SATA RAID, think twice.  Nvidia doesn't provide
> the necessary hardware specs to make this work.  According to the
> kernel maintainer for SATA support, nvidia is the _only_ major
> manufacturer that refuses to release the specs.
>
> http://linuxmafia.com/faq/Hardware/sata.html
> http://www.kerneltraffic.org/kernel-traffic/kt20050904_324.html#3
>
> NVidia does provide a proprietary driver on their web site that should
> enable full support in linux, but I haven't tried it yet.
>
> However, there is no problem using the software RAID in Linux for this.
>
> -Richard
>
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