As posted in other Kpix-forum , the problem seems to be exclusive for new mobos based on Q965 Intel Chipsets (more precisely, all using ICH8 Sata controllers). As I learn in other Linux sites, the chipset which controls the PATA / IDE devices is unsupported by Linux Kernell versions older than 2.6.18 (itself included). I came here to see a Linux distro with Kernel 2.6.19 and Distrowatch said Knoppix 5.01 where one of then... But this discussion says not, the problem with these chipsets (Marvell and JMicron, used in Intel and Asus /Gigabyte boards) is not solved.
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