[KLUG Members] partition check?

[Bill Katsma]

>
> Yes, I've seen machines that do this habitually,  but usually only when
> running on older kernels.  Try going into BIOS and finding a setting
> about UDMA, etc... and turning it off.  Might help to check your IDE
> cable as well.
>
Unfortunitally this is compaq laptop computer and ever since I loaded Linux
I can no longer get into the BIOS configuration.  From what I have read
Compaq is known for buting there BIOS on the HD. (If that makes any sence)

Thanks