Re: [Bugme-new] [Bug 29562] New: Kernel Panic with b44 eth-module (Kernel 2.6.37) | Dell Vostro 1500

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On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:35:59 GMT
bugzilla-daemon@bugzilla.kernel.org wrote:

https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=29562

           Summary: Kernel Panic with b44 eth-module (Kernel 2.6.37) |
                    Dell Vostro 1500
           Product: Networking
           Version: 2.5
    Kernel Version: 2.6.37.1 (ArchLinux latest)
          Platform: All
        OS/Version: Linux
              Tree: Mainline
            Status: NEW
          Severity: high
          Priority: P1
         Component: Other
        AssignedTo: acme@ghostprotocols.net
        ReportedBy: ck.accounts@gmx.de
        Regression: No


Hey,

I have a problem with my network card (b44 driver). It's almost the same
problem described here:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=668088

I think it's a common Dell problem. I found several Dell users with the same
problem. The problem occured first with the kernel update to 2.6.37 (2.6.36.x
-> 2.6.37)

I have taken a picture of the panic-log:
http://www.pic-upload.de/view-8728232/DSC00735.jpg.html

The workaround for this issue is to block the module !b44 (-> network card
doesn't work anymore).

Some additional information:
Laptop: Dell Vostro 1500
Distro: ArchLinux x86_64
Ethernet controler: 03:00.0 Ethernet controller: Broadcom Corporation
BCM4401-B0 100Base-TX (rev 02)

1. boot PC without b44
2. # modprobe b44
3. kernel panic!

I am not sure, whether it is a ArchLinux problem or a general kernel problem?