> This kernel does not exist. Do you mean 2.4.21-pre7 or 2.4.21-rc1? > Only 2.4.21-rc1 has some fixes for IDE you need. Sorry, I meant 2.4.21-rc1. > You don't need the append line if you are using the in-kernel driver. > Please leave CONFIG_PDC202XX_FORCE enabled, it was only problematic > from 2.4.20-preX to 2.4.21-preX. > Please test again with 2.4.21-rc1 Ok, I compiled kernel 2.4.21-rc1 again, removed the append line and removed CONFIG_BLK_DEV_ATARAID_HPT=y option, but again I don`t get any softwareraid initialization message, really weird. And what is more strange is that, as I said, using kernel 2.4.20 with my previous HD setup, ie, using another HD at hda to boot my system (with root=/dev/hda3 set in lilo) I remember to get softwareraid for promise initializantion message, although it reported a "no array found" and my array was activated.. Thanks, Tiago Gehring tiagogehring@xxxxxxxxxxxx __________________________________________________________________ Try AOL and get 1045 hours FREE for 45 days! http://free.aol.com/tryaolfree/index.adp?375380 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 for FREE! Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455