How to Add Noapic to GRUB

GRUB loader provides dynamic bootup options.

The GRUB bootloader is used to load the Linux, DOS and Windows operating systems. It provides functions to dynamically change the configuration parameters of the bootup procedure, including adding new options to the system kernel. The noapic kernel option enables users to turn off the peripheral devices routing for the purpose of testing the power management system of the computer. Editing the bootloader configuration file during bootup of the computer allows the user to add a noapic option to the GRUB.

Instructions

1. Boot up your computer and press the "E" key in the GRUB startup screen.

2. Press the "E" key for the second time to edit GRUB configuration file located in "/boot/grub/grub.conf."

3. Locate the line starting with the "kernel."

4. Add "noacpi" at the end of the line to change it to "kernel /vmlinuz-2.6 ro root=/dev/hda1 quiet noapci."

5. Press the "B" key to boot the system kernel.

References

• Ubuntu: Grub How To:
• Linux: How to Add Noapic to Grub
• Ubuntu: How to Add Noapic Option to the Kernel

Resources

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