The bugreport gives a hint with which kernel version the fix is coming. And it also links to OBS where you can see at which stage the process is atm.
Judging from what I see on bugzilla, the fixed kernel seems to be 6.17.4. I have a question concerning its installation.
Every time a new kernel is installed on TW, the system removes the older of the remaining kernels automatically. In this case, when the 6.17.4 update arrives, the system will automatically remove 6.17.2 from the system, the moment 6.17.4 boots successfully.
If this happens, the system will have only kernels 6.17.4 and 6.17.3 installed, something Iâd like to avoid. How do I make sure kernel 6.17.2 remains installed after the new 6.17.4 kernelâs installation?
Thank you.
You can adapt the settings in /etc/zypp.conf to keep more installed kernels. The relevant part is the multiversion section:
## Comma separated list of kernel packages to keep installed in parallel, if the
## above multiversion variable is set. Packages can be specified as
## 2.6.32.12-0.7 - Exact version to keep
## latest - Keep kernel with the highest version number
## latest-N - Keep kernel with the Nth highest version number
## running - Keep the running kernel
## oldest - Keep kernel with the lowest version number (the GA kernel)
## oldest+N - Keep kernel with the Nth lowest version number
##
## Note: This entry is not evaluated by libzypp, but by the
## purge-kernels service (via /sbin/purge-kernels).
##
## Default: Do not delete any kernels if multiversion = provides:multiversion(kernel) is set
multiversion.kernels = latest,latest-1,latest-2,latest-3,running
As you can see at the last line, i have adapted my settings to keep 4 kernels:
multiversion.kernels = latest,latest-1,latest-2,latest-3,running
The standard setting is only two kernels:
multiversion.kernels = latest,latest-1,running
You can also keep an exact version as described in the comment of zypp.conf.
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Thank you for your response.
Just to make sure I understood correctly. If I want to keep kernel 6.17.2, the only thing I have to type in /etc/zypp.conf is its number i.e. 6.17.2-1.1. Not the whole package name (kernel-default-xxx), right?
After I make the changes to /etc/zypp.conf do I have to reboot or do any additional things like regenerate all with dracut for example or is just editing and saving the file enough?
Do I have to place the parameters after the multiversion.kernels = command in a specific order or can they be placed freely separated by commas?
Iâm getting the same issue with my laptopâŚthe only difference with my issue is my laptop is totally and completely locked upâŚpower button doesnât even respond âŚitâs currently still on and unplugged waiting for the battery to die.
correct
correct
order shouldnât matter
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Have you tried keeping the power button pressed until the system shuts down? This turns computers off almost always.
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Yeah, it took almost 30 seconds of holding it down and then poofâŚweird. Iâm back on the previous kernel up and 100%âŚthis thread was extremely helpful.
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Iâm afraid I have to bother you again. There is no /etc/zypp.conf file on my system. The only file I have found is a /etc/zypp/zypp.conf which is quite big.
Do I have to create the /etc/zypp.conf file?
That is correctâŚuse the /etc/zypp/zypp.conf
The entry you are looking for is about half way downâŚitâs already there saving 2 kernels by default
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Sorry, that was a typo from me. /etc/zypp/zypp.conf is correct.
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Hello everyone! Iâm having the same issue after update on my laptop (Acer Nitro 5 AN151-57, i5, 3050Ti).
Because there is a critical bug in how the Intel VMD controller initializes and shuts down MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts). So if you have VMD enabled, guaranteed kernel panic. It probably has been fixed in 6.17.4 though, so wait for that or use kernel 6.17.2, or the longterm kernel.
Hello, Iâm trying to install OpenSuse on a fresh disk but get the same error
Can I change the kernel from the install option ?