Reboot Problem with HP Omnibook Laptops

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Version all
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Symptom:

You want reboot your laptop either by running reboot or via various GUIs. The system halts, but does not reboot. You use PCMCIA modules (e.g., pcmcia_core and i82365).

Cause:

Defect in BIOS.

Solution:

You have to update your BIOS from http://h20004.www2.hp.com/keeper_rnotes/bsdmatrix/matrix31762.html. Use version 1.81.
Keywords: HP, OMNIBOOK, REBOOT, BIOS

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