Hardware and bios problems
Support knowledgebase (ray_bios)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: All versions
Symptom:
- The machine reboots during the installation
- The machine simply crashes
- Installing packages with YaST/YaST2 is interrupted and the machine crashes or reboots.
Cause:
In most cases this is caused by Bios-failures or errors in the plug&play extensions.
There are known problems with some versions of the Award 4.51 Bios. But also boards and
biosses by other manufacturers are affected.
Solution:
Try to get and install a bios-update. You can get it from the manufacturer or vendor
of your board.
!!! Follow the instructions of the manufacturer !!!
Keywords: HARDWARE, BIOS, REBOOT, BOARD, AWARD
Categories:
Hardware
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