[Xen-users] Xen 3.0.4 from source and AMD M2V SATA finally working

[Gregory Gee <gregory.gee@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 For anyone trying to compile Xen 3.0.4 from source for an Asus M2V 
motherboard, because of the lack of drivers, here are a few tips.
1. The onboard LAN does is not supported in the Xen kernel or any kernel 
that I know of.  You can get the driver source from the following 
location, but it does not compile with the Xen 3.0.4 kernel source.
http://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/socketAM2/M2V/Linux_LAN.zip

 Fortunately, it does compile with most other kernels.  I am installing 
on top of Ubuntu 6.06 AMD64-server edition.  While running the stock 
Ubuntu kernel, you are able to compile and use the driver.  Take 
advantage of this and download all the other tools you will need to do.
 Also, if someone can get the above driver code to compile and work in 
Xen 3.0.4, please email me.  For now, I am using a PCI GigE card until I 
get it working.
2. The onboard SATA controller (VIA VT8251) does not have drivers. This 
chipset is used on boards such as the Asus M2V, A8V-MX and A7V-MX.  
Fortunately, the Ubuntu kernel already was patched and worked out of the 
box.  But the stock 2.6.16 is not.  When compiling the Xen kernel, 
replace two files(ahci.c and sata_via.c) with the version from the 
following page, under the "Quick solution" section.
http://www.geocities.com/rajahuroman/main.html

 I will shortly be posting the steps I followed to get Xen 3.0.4 
running for my on an Asus M2V running Ubuntu 6.06 amd64-server.
 Oh, when I mean working, I have dom0 running. Will shortly try HVM and 
PV guests soon.
Greg


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