Re: [PATCH] libata: Forcing PIO0 mode on reset must not freezesystem

[Alan Cox]

> In the above example, even the reset sequence itself can cause hang if
> the hardware is implemented slightly differently.  The reason why
> set_piomode() locks up but reset sequence doesn't is simple dumb luck.
> I think the proper fix is to tell libata to detach the cdrom before
> undocking.

Just a thought but which ICH variant is this. For the older ones we have
to turn IORDY off in software before an eject and they cannot fully
support hot unplug

Alan

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