Problems shutting down

[Aleph]

Hi friends,

my PCLOS LXDE 2012 worked fine but lately I have problems with shut down, not always, only sometimes, I get a black screen and I have to force pressing the button off 4 sec.

I am not sure, but normally happens when I close Firefox and  very very quickly shutdown.

I use the kernel-2.6.38.8.pae-bfs, could be this the problem? I was reading this:

At this point I'm unsure about the whole issue, re-read the whole thread:

- kernel-2.6.33.5.bfs is working as expected
- kernel-2.6.38.8.pae-bfs doesn't shutdown correctly

other users look live having some/similar shutdown issue using 2.6.38.8 kernel, but a custom 2.6.36.x works:
http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php/topic,92384.0.html

this bug from fedora look to me very similar to your issue:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=712060

all the above point the finger to some change in 2.6.38.8 kernel, while previous kernels (< 2.6.37.x) look like to not be affected.

Debugging this issue can be very difficult an time consuming, I would suggest to install kernel 2.6.33.7.pae.bfs,
until someone will find the underlying issue and possibly the solution.

(a note about the "loop" dependency you notice at shutdown: some service depends from other services, which in turn may depend
from the first, these messages only note about this "dependency loop" but are otherwise harmful, do not worry about that).

AS

[djohnston]

I use the kernel-2.6.38.8.pae-bfs, could be this the problem? I was reading this:

You can install the 2.6.38.8-pclos kernel to see if it makes a difference.

[Aleph]

Hi friends,

for a week my PCLOS LXDE was working well but yesterday I had the same problem shutting down.

Today I had other problem, PCLOS logged out and in automatically, I had to log again in a new session...  Very weird.

You can install the 2.6.38.8-pclos kernel to see if it makes a difference.

I tried the kernel-2.6.38.8.bfs  a few times and I had no problems, but... the boot is always very very slow: 1'30'' With the other I boot in only 40 sec.

Any advice?


Thanks.

[djohnston]

You can install the 2.6.38.8-pclos kernel to see if it makes a difference.

I tried the kernel-2.6.38.8.bfs  a few times and I had no problems, but... the boot is always very very slow: 1'30'' With the other I boot in only 40 sec.

The one I suggested is not a bfs kernel. Please note the different 2.6.38.8 kernels available.



You might try kernel-2.6.38.8-pclos3.

[Aleph]

Hi djohnston,

You might try kernel-2.6.38.8-pclos3.

I installed the kernel today. At the moment is running fine. I'll try this kernel some days.

Thanks.

[Aleph]

Hi friends,

I have the same problem shutting down with the kernel-2.6.38.8-pclos3.

Could be a hardware issue?

Any advice?

Thanks

[JNibski]

Could be a hardware issue?

Make sure you have lshw installed {in synaptic}, then :

.....open ROOT terminal and type :  lshw      ...and post the result here.

...also check your computer BIOS settings - eg: power...or energy saving stuff....aspci  etc.


JN.

[Yankee]

How old is your machine ?    Battery  ?

My machine started to do the same thing after
the battery wore down.

A possibility.

Must think it's in hibernation for some reason.    Can't
read the time due to the battery being quite dead.   Any
problems at bootup ?


regards,

FF

[Aleph]

Hi friends,

My laptop is a Lenovo T61, 5-6 years old I think.  The battery is dead, the laptop is always plugged.

At bootup I had some problems closing the session only one or two times.

.....open ROOT terminal and type :  lshw      ...and post the result here.

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[root@localhost luis]# lshw
localhost.localdomain     
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  *-core
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           *-usbhost
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           *-usbhost
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[Aleph]

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           *-network
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           *-usbhost
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           *-usbhost
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                vendor: Linux 2.6.38.8-pclos3 uhci_hcd
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                bus info: usb@5
                logical name: usb5
                version: 2.06
                capabilities: usb-1.10
                configuration: driver=hub slots=2 speed=12Mbit/s
        *-usb:6
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             vendor: Intel Corporation
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             bus info: pci@0000:00:1d.7
             version: 03
             width: 32 bits
             clock: 33MHz
             capabilities: pm debug ehci bus_master cap_list
             configuration: driver=ehci_hcd latency=0
             resources: irq:19 memory:fe226800-fe226bff
           *-usbhost
                product: EHCI Host Controller
                vendor: Linux 2.6.38.8-pclos3 ehci_hcd
                physical id: 1
                bus info: usb@7
                logical name: usb7
                version: 2.06
                capabilities: usb-2.00
                configuration: driver=hub slots=6 speed=480Mbit/s

[Aleph]

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             vendor: Intel Corporation
             physical id: 1e
             bus info: pci@0000:00:1e.0
             version: f3
             width: 32 bits
             clock: 33MHz
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           *-pcmcia
                description: CardBus bridge
                product: RL5c476 II
                vendor: Ricoh Co Ltd
                physical id: 0
                bus info: pci@0000:15:00.0
                version: ba
                width: 64 bits
                clock: 33MHz
                capabilities: pcmcia bus_master cap_list
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                resources: iomemory:b01716150-b0171614f irq:16 memory:f8100000-f8100fff ioport:8000(size=256) ioport:8400(size=256) memory:f4000000-f7ffffff memory:c0000000-c3ffffff
           *-firewire
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                product: R5C832 IEEE 1394 Controller
                vendor: Ricoh Co Ltd
                physical id: 0.1
                bus info: pci@0000:15:00.1
                version: 04
                width: 32 bits
                clock: 33MHz
                capabilities: pm ohci bus_master cap_list
                configuration: driver=firewire_ohci latency=64 maxlatency=4 mingnt=2
                resources: irq:17 memory:f8101000-f81017ff
           *-generic:0
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                vendor: Ricoh Co Ltd
                physical id: 0.2
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                version: 21
                width: 32 bits
                clock: 33MHz
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                configuration: driver=sdhci-pci latency=64
                resources: irq:18 memory:f8101800-f81018ff
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                product: R5C592 Memory Stick Bus Host Adapter
                vendor: Ricoh Co Ltd
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                bus info: pci@0000:15:00.4
                version: 11
                width: 32 bits
                clock: 33MHz
                capabilities: pm cap_list
                configuration: latency=0
                resources: memory:f8102000-f81020ff
           *-generic:2
                description: System peripheral
                product: xD-Picture Card Controller
                vendor: Ricoh Co Ltd
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                bus info: pci@0000:15:00.5
                version: 11
                width: 32 bits
                clock: 33MHz
                capabilities: pm bus_master cap_list
                configuration: driver=r852 latency=64
                resources: irq:18 memory:f8102400-f81024ff
        *-isa
             description: ISA bridge
             product: 82801HEM (ICH8M-E) LPC Interface Controller
             vendor: Intel Corporation
             physical id: 1f
             bus info: pci@0000:00:1f.0
             version: 03
             width: 32 bits
             clock: 33MHz
             capabilities: isa bus_master cap_list
             configuration: latency=0
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             vendor: Intel Corporation
             physical id: 1f.2
             bus info: pci@0000:00:1f.2
             logical name: scsi0
             logical name: scsi1
             version: 03
             width: 32 bits
             clock: 66MHz
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           *-disk
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                vendor: Hitachi
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                bus info: scsi@0:0.0.0
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                   bus info: scsi@0:0.0.0,1
                   logical name: /dev/sda1
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                   serial: b8eb-7b64
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                   bus info: scsi@0:0.0.0,3
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                   capabilities: primary extended partitioned partitioned:extended
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                      description: Linux filesystem partition
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                      logical name: /media/disk
                      capacity: 16GiB
                      configuration: mount.fstype=ext4 mount.options=rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,barrier=1,data=ordered state=mounted
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                      logical name: /
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                   serial: e1187bfa-92a5-45bb-b52f-fe8f3498cb27
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                vendor: MATSHITA
                physical id: 1
                bus info: scsi@1:0.0.0
                logical name: /dev/cdrom
                logical name: /dev/cdrw
                logical name: /dev/dvd
                logical name: /dev/scd0
                logical name: /dev/sr0
                version: CB03
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                configuration: ansiversion=5 status=nodisc
        *-serial
             description: SMBus
             product: 82801H (ICH8 Family) SMBus Controller
             vendor: Intel Corporation
             physical id: 1f.3
             bus info: pci@0000:00:1f.3
             version: 03
             width: 32 bits
             clock: 33MHz
             configuration: driver=i801_smbus latency=0
             resources: irq:23 memory:fe226c00-fe226cff ioport:1c40(size=32)
  *-battery
       product: 42T4504
       vendor: SANYO
       physical id: 1
       slot: Rear
       capacity: 56160mWh
       configuration: voltage=10,8V
[root@localhost luis]#

[JNibski]

.Hi Aleph ..............

I am typing on almost the exact model laptop - a T61  but i have the intel video, and you have the NVIDIA chip.

FIRST of all a battery for this unit is less than $25 usd.  and i'd seriously consider getting one.  Make sure its for your series of T61.  

Anyway, you should check your settings in the BIOS.....its probably set up for WINDOWS energy stuff.

Press  f1 upon initially booting up, and it'll get you into the bios.  

Under config, go to POWER settings and check them out....also make sure your INTEL AMT control is = disabled.

...In LXDE there are some "energy" saving modes under SCREENSAVER settings......ADVANCED TAB > uncheck the POWER MGMT ENABLED box....

- maybe more stuff, but you need a minimal working battery in a laptop, its designed that way.
Some might argue, but its common sense - for the ac adapter acts with the charging system.

hope this helps.

JN.

[Aleph]

Hi JNibski,

Thank you for the advice.

I am confuse about which settings I have to change at the bios.

The INTEL AMT control is disabled but the power settings I had many options:
         
     - Intel (R) SpeedStep technology (Enabled)
              Mode for AC (Auto)
              Mode for battery (Battery Optimized)

     - Adaptive thermal Management
              Scheme for AC (Max. Performance)
              Scheme for Battery (Balanced)

     - CDRoom Speed (Normal)

     - CPU Power Management (Auto)

     - PCI Bus Power Management (Auto)

Which I have to change?


I also unchecked the POWER MGMT at the screensaver settings and now lxdpms is Enabled when bootup, before was disabled and I had to enabled it.

Here in Spain a battery for this Lenovo is about 50-60 €...

[JNibski]

hi aleph...........
 

The INTEL AMT control is disabled but the power settings I had many options:

What you have done so far should be fine...

I also unchecked the POWER MGMT at the screensaver settings and now lxdpms is Enabled when bootup, before was disabled and I had to enabled it.

...Why? do you watch movies?   That is not an issue, and can be turned on and off.

Here in Spain a battery for this Lenovo is about 50-60 €...

I'm sorry to hear that - BUT there are 3 types for the T61 -(based on hrs/cells) -all you need is the lowest rated hr unit which can be found all over the net -for less than $25 usd.  Please shop around, online... You only "need" the 4 cell - but make sure of your proper model # matchup.....also your AC adapter might have an AUTOMATIC shutdown/shutoff circuit in it - (when hot or whatever) and MAY not be LXDE at all!!!  Also one last thing.............did you make sure you got a good ISO "burn"?

JN.

[Aleph]

Hi

sorry I had been very  very busy. Thanks for yours advices.

Quote
I also unchecked the POWER MGMT at the screensaver settings and now lxdpms is Enabled when bootup, before was disabled and I had to enabled it.

...Why? do you watch movies?   That is not an issue, and can be turned on and off.

You said:

...In LXDE there are some "energy" saving modes under SCREENSAVER settings......ADVANCED TAB > uncheck the POWER MGMT ENABLED box....

   

all you need is the lowest rated hr unit which can be found all over the net -for less than $25 usd.  Please shop around, online...

I'll try to buy a new battery...

Also one last thing.............did you make sure you got a good ISO "burn"?

I think the image was ok, PCLOS 2012 was working well for 2 months more o less, the problem started a months ago...


If the problem persist maybe I should reinstall PCLOS...


Thanks.