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SubjectRe: [PATCH] quiet MMCONFIG related printks
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On Tue, 2007-01-02 at 10:36 +0000, Alan wrote:
> On Mon, 1 Jan 2007 21:01:38 -0800
> Jesse Barnes <jbarnes@virtuousgeek.org> wrote:
>
> > Using MMCONFIG for PCI config space access is simply an optimization, not
> > a requirement. Therefore, when it can't be used, there's no need for
>
> Some hardware reqires MCFG. In addition this is an error, a real error on
> the vendors part or ours and could indicate there are many other BIOS
> problems outstanding.
>
> We shouldn't keep quiet about serious errors in tables, we need people to
> know and be able to take appropriate action (eg new BIOSen, refusing
> certifications etc).

to some degree that is what the firmware kit is for ;)

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