The last patch (sata_nv-force-int-dev-in-interrupt.patch) seems to have fix the problem. Much appreciated, thank you. I'd consider it a must have in 2.6.20. -- *--* Mail: lwalton@real.com *--* Voice: 206.892.6269 *--* Cell: 206.225.0154 *--* HTTP://real.com -------------------------------------- - - - - - - - R e a l - - - - - - - -