Hi Larry,
Thank you for your answer.
The problem started on 2.6.21 kernel.
I also tested 2.6.22.x kernel. The same problem.
Kernel 2.6.23-rcX doesn't boot at all.
Where can I find version of the driver?
Why you talk about MTD driver?
I think that problem in ARM MMC driver.
Larry W Howell wrote:
> Sergey Smirnov wrote:
>> I use Debian armel on Sharp Zaurus 750.
>> If rootfs is on 4Gb SD PDA hang some times.
>> It can occur after half hour or after week.
>> Programs that loaded in memory continue work
>> But new application didn't start without any error.
>>
>> If I put rootfs on 512Mb SD works correct.
>>
>> Do anybody have the same problem?
>> --
>> Sergey
>>
>>
>
> Hi Sergey,
>
> You didn't say the version of the linux-mtd driver (the flash memory
> driver) you are using using, but you are probably seeing a know problem
> with earlier versions of that driver. The smallest area of a flash
> memory device that can be programmed (or erased) is called a "page".
> The earlier versions of the driver can only handle flash devices with
> 512 byte pages (your 512 Mb SD card). Recent versions of the driver can
> also handle flash with 2Kb pages (your 4Gb SD card) Most flash devices
> 1 Gb or larger have 2 Kb pages.
>
> Larry
>
Sergey
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