Alec H. Peterson wrote:

>
> A module parameter sounds like a grand idea.  I'd be happy to take a 
> stab at it if others feel it is the way to go.

There are two possible approaches:
- just a module parameter. Probably something for 2.4.
- a combination of a dmi detection of buggy bios versions plus a pci 
quirk that resets start and end to 0.

Attached is the module parameter patch against 2.6. If it works I can 
write a backport to 2.4 and try to convince Marcelo to merge it.
Could you send me the output of dmidecode? I'll try to write the 
autodetection patch for 2.6.

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    Manfred