Kernel bootup error

[vkerkez]

Hello,

I am running Fedora kernel 2.6.23.17-88.fc7. At my job I was in charge for installing these A/D boards by Diamond Systems. For the most part it comes with a script that can load a module for 2.6.* kernel. In my attempt to load the script, the prompt never returned if it was loaded or not. I gave the system a reboot and now the 2.6.23.17-88.fc7 wont load any drivers(pci cards etc), wont find eth1 and has basic usability.

I noticed that If i load another kernel 2.6.21-1.3194.fc7 everything seems to work. The problem is that most of the hardware is setup for the 2.6.23.17-88.fc7. I tried download the source code for 2.6.21 but the rpm refuses to install the source code and headers.

My question is if there is any way I could reload the 2.6.23.17-88.fc7 kernel with my old functionality. That kernel used to work properly untill i used those scripts for installing hardware. Now nothing seems to work under that kernel. I was wondering if anyone had any issue with something like this and if they could share some insight in what could of gone wrong.

thanks,

-vlad

[kyuso]

The script must have messed up with driver dependency maps.

To re-generate the maps,
1. remove the offending driver(s) from /lib/modules/YOUR_KERNEL_VERSION/
2. depmod -a

First, you need to figure out what driver files were installed by the script.

[vkerkez]

kyuso,

Words cannot describe how awesome your post is and how it helped me. The company had me do some things that unmapped my modules, your command fixed everything. I really appreciate this, if there is any way I can help you with anything please personal message me.

Today I learned something new and amazing.

thanks,

vlad