Opensuse 11.4 64b Kernel 2.6.37.6-0.7 bug : kworker thread at 90%. When will new kernel be packaged?

Hi all,

There is a known kernel bug which eats almost 1 cpu, so pretty anoying (see https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=29722).
It suddenly appears after working normaly. A workaround is to use kernel parameter pcie_ports=compat.

BUT : This does not help when you resume your PC from a suspend.

A kernel has been patched :

A patch referencing this bug report has been merged in v2.6.38-8876-g036a982:

commit 8b8bae901ce23addbdcdb54fa1696fb2d049feb5
Author: Rafael J. Wysocki <rjw@sisk.pl>
Date: Sat Mar 5 13:21:51 2011 +0100

PCI/ACPI: Report ASPM support to BIOS if not disabled from command line

When will Opensuse make this kernel available as an update?

Gtz,
Guy.

So I have no idea about this bug, but you can upgrade your kernel to any source version that is posted here: The Linux Kernel Archives

The latest stable kernel is now at 3.0.1 but also includes 2.6.38 & 2.6.39 you can try. Here is my blog on the subject:

S.A.K.C. - SUSE Automated Kernel Compiler - Version 2.50 - Blogs - openSUSE Forums

Make sure to read through it all first. Adding in the new kernel does not remove your old one, which is still a load option. If you must compile any file such as for wireless or video usage, such a compile must be made again when you change your kernel version, every time. I am presently using kernel 3.0.1 with the latest nVIDIA driver loaded the hard way (as it is called) and all is working like a champ.

Thank You,

Daniel,

Thanks for the information, I will certainly look into it. With my technical bagage I should be able to pull it off.

Nevertheless, Opensuse should include an more normal kernel upgrade for all those not so technically inclined.

Gtz,
Guy.