Bug#488000: grub2: fails to boot dq35jo intel board

Wed Jun 25 16:41:46 UTC 2008

Package: grub2
Version: 1.96+20080621-1
Severity: important

lilo and old grub just boot fine.
didn't see any grub2 message showing up, bios
was jumping straight to other boot media.
verified that grub was written to mbr.

updated to latest bios but didn't help a lot

# dmidecode 2.9
SMBIOS 2.4 present.
35 structures occupying 1678 bytes.
Table at 0x000E23D0.

Handle 0x0000, DMI type 129, 8 bytes
OEM-specific Type
	Header and Data:
		81 08 00 00 01 01 02 00
	Strings:
		Intel_ASF
		Intel_ASF_001

Handle 0x0001, DMI type 4, 35 bytes
Processor Information
	Socket Designation: J1PR
	Type: Central Processor
	Family: Pentium D
	Manufacturer: Intel(R) Corporation
	ID: 76 06 01 00 FF FB EB BF
	Signature: Type 0, Family 6, Model 23, Stepping 6
	Flags:
		FPU (Floating-point unit on-chip)
		VME (Virtual mode extension)
		DE (Debugging extension)
		PSE (Page size extension)
		TSC (Time stamp counter)
		MSR (Model specific registers)
		PAE (Physical address extension)
		MCE (Machine check exception)
		CX8 (CMPXCHG8 instruction supported)
		APIC (On-chip APIC hardware supported)
		SEP (Fast system call)
		MTRR (Memory type range registers)
		PGE (Page global enable)
		MCA (Machine check architecture)
		CMOV (Conditional move instruction supported)
		PAT (Page attribute table)
		PSE-36 (36-bit page size extension)
		CLFSH (CLFLUSH instruction supported)
		DS (Debug store)
		ACPI (ACPI supported)
		MMX (MMX technology supported)
		FXSR (Fast floating-point save and restore)
		SSE (Streaming SIMD extensions)
		SSE2 (Streaming SIMD extensions 2)
		SS (Self-snoop)
		HTT (Hyper-threading technology)
		TM (Thermal monitor supported)
		PBE (Pending break enabled)
	Version: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E8400  @ 3.00GHz
	Voltage: 1.6 V
	External Clock: 333 MHz
	Max Speed: 4000 MHz
	Current Speed: 3000 MHz
	Status: Populated, Enabled
	Upgrade: Socket LGA775
	L1 Cache Handle: 0x0004
	L2 Cache Handle: 0x0002
	L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided
	Serial Number: Not Specified
	Asset Tag: Not Specified
	Part Number: Not Specified

Handle 0x0002, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
	Socket Designation: Unknown
	Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 2
	Operational Mode: Write Back
	Location: Internal
	Installed Size: 6144 KB
	Maximum Size: 6144 KB
	Supported SRAM Types:
		Asynchronous
	Installed SRAM Type: Asynchronous
	Speed: Unknown
	Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC
	System Type: Unified
	Associativity: <OUT OF SPEC>

Handle 0x0003, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
	Socket Designation: Unknown
	Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1
	Operational Mode: Write Back
	Location: Internal
	Installed Size: 32 KB
	Maximum Size: 32 KB
	Supported SRAM Types:
		Asynchronous
	Installed SRAM Type: Asynchronous
	Speed: Unknown
	Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC
	System Type: Instruction
	Associativity: 8-way Set-associative

Handle 0x0004, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
	Socket Designation: Unknown
	Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1
	Operational Mode: Write Back
	Location: Internal
	Installed Size: 32 KB
	Maximum Size: 32 KB
	Supported SRAM Types:
		Asynchronous
	Installed SRAM Type: Asynchronous
	Speed: Unknown
	Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC
	System Type: Data
	Associativity: 8-way Set-associative

Handle 0x0005, DMI type 0, 24 bytes
BIOS Information
	Vendor: Intel Corp.
	Version: JOQ3510J.86A.0882.2008.0423.1925
	Release Date: 04/23/2008
	Address: 0xF0000
	Runtime Size: 64 kB
	ROM Size: 4096 kB
	Characteristics:
		PCI is supported
		BIOS is upgradeable
		BIOS shadowing is allowed
		Boot from CD is supported
		Selectable boot is supported
		EDD is supported
		8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h)
		Serial services are supported (int 14h)
		Printer services are supported (int 17h)
		CGA/mono video services are supported (int 10h)
		ACPI is supported
		USB legacy is supported
		ATAPI Zip drive boot is supported
		BIOS boot specification is supported
		Function key-initiated network boot is supported
		Targeted content distribution is supported
	BIOS Revision: 0.0
	Firmware Revision: 0.0

Handle 0x0006, DMI type 1, 27 bytes
System Information
	Manufacturer:                                 
	Product Name:                                 
	Version:                         
	Serial Number:                                 
	UUID: 4F94BB42-C9B2-11DC-963F-00E018889BFA
	Wake-up Type: Power Switch
	SKU Number: Not Specified
	Family: Not Specified

Handle 0x0007, DMI type 2, 20 bytes
Base Board Information
	Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
	Product Name: DQ35JO
	Version: AAD82085-801
	Serial Number: BQJO80400723
	Asset Tag: Base Board Asset Tag
	Features:
		Board is a hosting board
		Board is replaceable
	Location In Chassis: Base Board Chassis Location
	Chassis Handle: 0x0008
	Type: Unknown
	Contained Object Handles: 0

Handle 0x0008, DMI type 3, 17 bytes
Chassis Information
	Manufacturer:                                 
	Type: Desktop
	Lock: Not Present
	Version:                         
	Serial Number:                                 
	Asset Tag:                                 
	Boot-up State: Safe
	Power Supply State: Safe
	Thermal State: Other
	Security Status: Other
	OEM Information: 0x00000000

Handle 0x0009, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
	Internal Reference Designator: PRIMARY
	Internal Connector Type: On Board IDE
	External Reference Designator: Not Specified
	External Connector Type: None
	Port Type: Other

Handle 0x000A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
	Internal Reference Designator: SECONDARY
	Internal Connector Type: On Board IDE
	External Reference Designator: Not Specified
	External Connector Type: None
	Port Type: Other

Handle 0x000B, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
	Internal Reference Designator: ATX_PWR
	Internal Connector Type: Other
	External Reference Designator: Not Specified
	External Connector Type: None
	Port Type: Other

Handle 0x000C, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
	Designation: PCIE X16 SLOT
	Type: x16 PCI Express
	Current Usage: Available
	Length: Short
	ID: 11
	Characteristics:
		3.3 V is provided

Handle 0x000D, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
	Designation: PCIE X1 SLOT 1
	Type: x1 PCI Express
	Current Usage: Available
	Length: Short
	ID: 12
	Characteristics:
		3.3 V is provided
		PME signal is supported
		SMBus signal is supported

Handle 0x000E, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
	Designation: PCIE X1 SLOT 2
	Type: x1 PCI Express
	Current Usage: Available
	Length: Short
	ID: 13
	Characteristics:
		3.3 V is provided
		PME signal is supported
		SMBus signal is supported

Handle 0x000F, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
	Designation: PCI SLOT 1
	Type: 32-bit PCI
	Current Usage: Available
	Length: Long
	ID: 1
	Characteristics:
		3.3 V is provided
		PME signal is supported
		SMBus signal is supported

Handle 0x0010, DMI type 10, 6 bytes
On Board Device Information
	Type: Video
	Status: Enabled
	Description: Intel(R) GMA X3500 Video Device

Handle 0x0011, DMI type 10, 6 bytes
On Board Device Information
	Type: Ethernet
	Status: Enabled
	Description: Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Device

Handle 0x0012, DMI type 10, 6 bytes
On Board Device Information
	Type: Sound
	Status: Enabled
	Description: Intel(R) High Definition Audio Device

Handle 0x0013, DMI type 13, 22 bytes
BIOS Language Information
	Installable Languages: 1
		enUS
	Currently Installed Language: enUS

Handle 0x0014, DMI type 32, 20 bytes
System Boot Information
	Status: No errors detected

Handle 0x0015, DMI type 16, 15 bytes
Physical Memory Array
	Location: System Board Or Motherboard
	Use: System Memory
	Error Correction Type: None
	Maximum Capacity: 8 GB
	Error Information Handle: Not Provided
	Number Of Devices: 4

Handle 0x0016, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
	Array Handle: 0x0015
	Error Information Handle: Not Provided
	Total Width: 64 bits
	Data Width: 64 bits
	Size: 2048 MB
	Form Factor: DIMM
	Set: None
	Locator: J6H1
	Bank Locator: CHAN A DIMM 0
	Type: DDR2
	Type Detail: Synchronous
	Speed: 800 MHz (1.2 ns)
	Manufacturer: 0x7F98000000000000
	Serial Number: 0x6B38B5E8
	Asset Tag: Unknown
	Part Number: 0x32472D5544494D4D00000000000000000000

Handle 0x0017, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
	Starting Address: 0x00000000000
	Ending Address: 0x0007FFFFFFF
	Range Size: 2 GB
	Physical Device Handle: 0x0016
	Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x001C
	Partition Row Position: 1
	Interleave Position: 1
	Interleaved Data Depth: 1

Handle 0x0018, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
	Array Handle: 0x0015
	Error Information Handle: Not Provided
	Total Width: Unknown
	Data Width: Unknown
	Size: No Module Installed
	Form Factor: DIMM
	Set: None
	Locator: J6H2
	Bank Locator: CHAN A DIMM 1
	Type: DDR2
	Type Detail: None
	Speed: Unknown
	Manufacturer: NO DIMM
	Serial Number: NO DIMM
	Asset Tag: NO DIMM
	Part Number: NO DIMM

Handle 0x0019, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
	Array Handle: 0x0015
	Error Information Handle: Not Provided
	Total Width: 64 bits
	Data Width: 64 bits
	Size: 2048 MB
	Form Factor: DIMM
	Set: None
	Locator: J6J1
	Bank Locator: CHAN B DIMM 0
	Type: DDR2
	Type Detail: Synchronous
	Speed: 800 MHz (1.2 ns)
	Manufacturer: 0x7F98000000000000
	Serial Number: 0x6A38B4E8
	Asset Tag: Unknown
	Part Number: 0x32472D5544494D4D00000000000000000000

Handle 0x001A, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
	Starting Address: 0x00080000000
	Ending Address: 0x000FFFFFFFF
	Range Size: 2 GB
	Physical Device Handle: 0x0019
	Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x001C
	Partition Row Position: 2
	Interleave Position: 2
	Interleaved Data Depth: 1

Handle 0x001B, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
	Array Handle: 0x0015
	Error Information Handle: Not Provided
	Total Width: Unknown
	Data Width: Unknown
	Size: No Module Installed
	Form Factor: DIMM
	Set: None
	Locator: J6J2
	Bank Locator: CHAN B DIMM 1
	Type: DDR2
	Type Detail: None
	Speed: Unknown
	Manufacturer: NO DIMM
	Serial Number: NO DIMM
	Asset Tag: NO DIMM
	Part Number: NO DIMM

Handle 0x001C, DMI type 19, 15 bytes
Memory Array Mapped Address
	Starting Address: 0x00000000000
	Ending Address: 0x000FFFFFFFF
	Range Size: 4 GB
	Physical Array Handle: 0x0015
	Partition Width: 0

Handle 0x001D, DMI type 187, 9 bytes
OEM-specific Type
	Header and Data:
		BB 09 1D 00 16 00 03 20 03

Handle 0x001E, DMI type 187, 9 bytes
OEM-specific Type
	Header and Data:
		BB 09 1E 00 19 00 03 20 03

Handle 0x001F, DMI type 136, 6 bytes
OEM-specific Type
	Header and Data:
		88 06 1F 00 5A 5A

Handle 0x0020, DMI type 131, 64 bytes
OEM-specific Type
	Header and Data:
		83 40 20 00 14 00 00 00 00 00 B0 29 05 00 00 00
		F8 00 14 29 00 00 00 00 0F 00 00 00 02 00 03 00
		FA 03 00 00 01 00 01 02 C8 00 BD 10 00 00 00 00
		00 00 00 00 FF 00 00 00 76 50 72 6F 00 00 00 00

Handle 0x0021, DMI type 130, 20 bytes
OEM-specific Type
	Header and Data:
		82 14 21 00 24 41 4D 54 01 01 03 03 03 A5 0F 04
		00 00 00 00

Handle 0xFEFF, DMI type 127, 4 bytes
End Of Table

-- System Information:
Debian Release: lenny/sid
  APT prefers unstable
  APT policy: (500, 'unstable'), (500, 'testing')
Architecture: amd64 (x86_64)

Kernel: Linux 2.6.24-1-amd64 (SMP w/2 CPU cores)
Locale: LANG=en_GB.UTF-8, LC_CTYPE=en_GB.UTF-8 (charmap=UTF-8)
Shell: /bin/sh linked to /bin/bash

Versions of packages grub2 depends on:
ii  debconf                       1.5.22     Debian configuration management sy
pn  grub-pc                       <none>     (no description available)

grub2 recommends no packages.