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10-24-2006, 03:33 PM #26Web Hosting Master
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CentOS 4.2 doesn't really support the Nvidia 6100/6150 chipsets out of the box - you can make it work, but driver support if 'iffy' at best. The main problem with it, if I remember correctly, was the NIC driver, making a yum update pretty difficult.
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10-24-2006, 03:50 PM #27Web Hosting Master
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Intel PT NICs are PCI-e
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10-24-2006, 03:58 PM #28Disabled
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Originally Posted by Rob T
ah yes, i think i remember right i used a usb to nic to run a driver update
like i said find a mobo with VIA chipset for a easy install
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10-24-2006, 04:08 PM #29Web Hosting Master
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to add a contOS compatible PCI NIC adatper in 1U setup, you still can use a standard 33mhz 5v PCI riser, then modify bracket on NIC card. we do that all the time....
however, to avoid hassles, I do recommend M2NPV-VM over M2N-MX at this time.
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10-24-2006, 04:20 PM #30Web Hosting Master
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Originally Posted by Ivan23
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10-24-2006, 08:49 PM #31Web Hosting Master
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The configuration I'm trying to put together here is pretty low tech really. The client doesn't have the budget to run a true "server grade" board, otherwise I'd drop in a Tyan board and be done with it. All I ned is just a basic AM2 board. These servers are going in a 1U chassis, and I'd prefer to not have to hack off audio headers. That means that I'm using one of the Asus or ECS boards with the 'shorty' audio headers.
Realtek/Via NIC would be ok, especially if the customer has an available PCI expansion slot available to add a PCI nic later if needed.
I guess I'll start looking at some of the Asus boards with a via chipset and see which come with the shorty audio header, unless someone knows off the top of their head.
Any other suggestions?
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10-24-2006, 09:44 PM #32Web Hosting Master
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then, look into Asus M2V-TVM: VIA KM890M + VIA8237R + Realtek 8100 NIC; under $60!
I've never trie it yet, but VIA8237 south bridge SATA and realtek NIC are all supported by most linux kernels, so it should be very promising.
I would avoid ECS boards by all means.
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10-24-2006, 11:53 PM #33Web Hosting Master
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Yeah, I don't like the ECS boards either, but they are the only other brand I've found for AMD CPU's so far that has started using the shorter audio headers that will fit in a 1U chassis. I think I actually have one of those boards sitting around our shop from some testing I did on it a while ago, I'll give an install a try and post here to let everyone know how it goes.
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10-25-2006, 01:08 AM #34Managed Service Provider
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I too would avoid ECS boards at all costs.
The Foxxconn board is almost identical to that Asus M2V-TVM with the only difference being the height in the audio headers.
Get one of each, both are sub $60 and burn them both in.
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10-25-2006, 02:55 AM #35Web Hosting Master
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I had an A8V-MX laying around the shop for a previous project, which is the S939 Via K8M800+VT8251 Asus board. Install looked like it would go ok, didn't find a HDD out of the gate so I manually loaded the sata_via driver, but still could not get a CentOS 4.4 install to go. I'm going to try one of the M2V-TVM boards as soon as I can get one, since it appears that board is using the older VT8237R chipset. I'll post and let you all know how it goes in a day or two...
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10-25-2006, 05:32 AM #37Web Hosting Master
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Just curious, but does anyone even bother with the ATI chipset boards? I've heard that linux support for them is basically nil, but I have zero personal experience. I know that SiS has some linux driver support, but I've always steered away from them as well. Any thoughts?
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10-25-2006, 05:34 AM #38Managed Service Provider
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8251 south chipset isn't supported.
I haven't had good luck with ATI chipsets either.
SIS just sucks imho.
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10-26-2006, 11:11 AM #39Web Hosting Master
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Originally Posted by Rob T
HOWEVER, it does come with the 'tall' audio headers, I guess that's a deal breaker for you....
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10-26-2006, 02:42 PM #40Web Hosting Guru
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Originally Posted by cwl@apaqdigitalI wish I was a carpenter
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10-26-2006, 03:50 PM #41Web Hosting Master
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at 65w max, you don't really need passive cooling in 1U. a good reliable, low-profile active cooling unit for 1U with blower fan will do just fine:
dynatron A48G
cooljag AMA-A
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Originally Posted by cwl@apaqdigital
Really a pity you don't have a branch here (Netherlands)I wish I was a carpenter