SuSE Linux: Versions since 6.3
Kernel panic: Kernel compiled for Pentium+, requires TSC In swapper task - not syncing
or
kernel panic: kernel compiled for Pentium+, requires CMPXCHG8B feature. In Idle task - not syncing
From SuSE 8.1 on:
A kernel for these CPUs no longer exists! The only solution would be a self-compiled kernel.
Until SuSE 8.0:
Install the kernel for 386/486 CPUs in YaST.
To do this, boot from the second CD. After selecting the language, monitor and keyboard-layout, the main menu is displayed. Select the item "Start system/installation". In the next menu, you have the possibility to start your installed Linux by entering your root partition and selecting "Boot your installed system". This procedure is described in section "linuxrc: The Basics" in the Chapter 2.2.3 of the manual.
Login as root and insert the first CD. Then start YaST.
earth:~ # yastSelect the menus "System administration", "Kernel and boot configuration", and "Select boot kernel". In the opening menu, select the entry:
Kernel built for i386 processors (use also for 486)
and answer the subsequent question with "yes":
The file /usr/src/linux/.config already exists! Should this file be overwritten?The question
Should YaST start Lilo on your system?has to be answered with "yes", too.