[LAU] New Linux DAW build. AMD790GX chipset working OK?

[david]

R.Wolff wrote:

> Cassiel wrote:
>> stay away from via chipsets...
> 
> Well, the board I'm planning to buy has an AMD 790GX Chipset, so hopefully I'll 
> be good.
> I've heard of problems with VIA chipsets, but this was mostly applicable to 
> older chips like the K133/266 and maybe the K33 to some extent. And this was 
> still in Win world, so I don#t know how it is under linux. I'm only in on the 
> 'nix bandwagon since a little time.

I've used VIA chipsets on many AMD boards, no problems with any of them 
besides Linux' adamant refusal to believe the BIOS when I set it to 
disable any onboard sound hardware ... Most recent board is an Asus 
K8V-MX with VIA chips. Only reason I'm replacing it now is that the 
on-board SATA won't recognize a new (working and tested) SATA2 drive I 
bought.

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