PANIC: kern_malloc: invalid size -- 67742992 IRIX 6.2

[maximuslivius]

Hi all,

I have an Indy machine on which I want to install IRIX 6.2.
I have tried to install the system onto the following disks :
1st try: Seagate ST32155W (2GB)
2nd try: Seagate ST136403LC (36GB)
unsuccessfully.
I am following the documents provided by SGI :

SCSI DISK ID# 2 (root disk)
CDROM ID# 5

boot -f dksc(0,5,8)sashARCS
boot -f dksc(0,5,7)/stand/fx.ARCS

device dksc
ctlr# 0
drive# 2
r
ro
xfs yes
re
swap
200
use the partition layout ? yes
..
exit

Then I choose option 2 from the Menu :

2) Install System Software

I am getting the following error using the ST32155W :

1) Remote Tape 2) Remote Directory 3)[Local CD-ROM] 4) Local Tape
*a) Local SCSI CD-ROM drive 5

Enter 1-4 to select source type, a to select the source, <esc> to quit,
or <enter> to start:


Insert the installation CD-ROM, then press <enter>:

Copying installation program to disk.
......... 10% ......... 20% ......... 30% ......... 40% ......... 50%
......... 60% ......... 70% ......... 80% ......... 90% ......... 100%

Copy complete
IRIX Release 6.2 IP22 Version 03131015 System V
Copyright 1987-1996 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

PANIC: kern_malloc: invalid size -- 67742992

If I change the disk to ST136403LC I get the same error.

The install software does not let me go further, install gets stuck.
Does anyone provide any help on this matter ?

Thanks in advance,
Luiz Regis

[Jean-Philippe GEY]

Post by maximuslivius
Hi all,
I have an Indy machine on which I want to install IRIX 6.2.
1st try: Seagate ST32155W (2GB)
2nd try: Seagate ST136403LC (36GB)
unsuccessfully.
Copying installation program to disk.
......... 10% ......... 20% ......... 30% ......... 40% ......... 50%
......... 60% ......... 70% ......... 80% ......... 90% ......... 100%
Copy complete
IRIX Release 6.2 IP22 Version 03131015 System V
Copyright 1987-1996 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
PANIC: kern_malloc: invalid size -- 67742992
If I change the disk to ST136403LC I get the same error.

Hello,

It's look like a Ram problem !
Does this Indy boot before ?
Could-you please send us the hinv ?

Jean-Philippe GEY

[Jean-Philippe GEY]

Post by Jean-Philippe GEY

Post by maximuslivius
Hi all,
I have an Indy machine on which I want to install IRIX 6.2.
1st try: Seagate ST32155W (2GB)
Copying installation program to disk.
......... 10% ......... 20% ......... 30% ......... 40% ......... 50%
......... 60% ......... 70% ......... 80% ......... 90% ......... 100%
PANIC: kern_malloc: invalid size -- 67742992
If I change the disk to ST136403LC I get the same error.

Hello,
It's look like a Ram problem !
Does this Indy boot before ?
Could-you please send us the hinv ?
Jean-Philippe GEY

Something new ?

jean philippe gey

[maximuslivius]

Dear Jean-Philippe GEY,

Sorry for my delay in answering you. Actually, I have
posted the same subject on comp.sys.sgi.admin too,
so I did not check the comp.sys.sgi.hardware group.

Answering your questions, yes the INDY was working fine
before and suddenly after a restart it no longer booted showing
the error below.

Post by Jean-Philippe GEY

Post by maximuslivius
hinv

System: IP22
Processor: 150 Mhz R5000, with FPU
Primary I-cache size: 32 Kbytes
Primary D-cache size: 32 Kbytes
Secondary cache size: 512 Kbytes
Memory size: 160 Mbytes
Graphics: Indy 24-bit
SCSI Disk: scsi(0)disk(1)
SCSI Disk: scsi(0)disk(2)
SCSI Tape: scsi(0)tape(4)
SCSI CDROM: scsi(0)cdrom(5)
Audio: Iris Audio Processor: version A2 revision
4.1.0

I actually have 2 sets of RAM, 32 MB at 80ns and 128 MB at 60ns.
I guess my 2 sets of RAM are corrupted. I am waiting for new sets of
FPM
memory and let you know the results.

regards,
Luiz

Post by Jean-Philippe GEY

Post by maximuslivius
Hi all,
I have an Indy machine on which I want to install IRIX 6.2.
1st try: Seagate ST32155W (2GB)
2nd try: Seagate ST136403LC (36GB)
unsuccessfully.
Copying installation program to disk.
......... 10% ......... 20% ......... 30% ......... 40% ......... 50%
......... 60% ......... 70% ......... 80% ......... 90% ......... 100%
Copy complete
IRIX Release 6.2 IP22 Version 03131015 System V
Copyright 1987-1996 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
PANIC: kern_malloc: invalid size -- 67742992
If I change the disk to ST136403LC I get the same error.

Hello,
It's look like a Ram problem !
Does this Indy boot before ?
Could-you please send us the hinv ?
Jean-Philippe GEY

[maximuslivius]

Hi everyone,

I just got my new sets of RAM for the SGI INDY and the results are as
follows:

----------------------------
NEW SETS OF RAM = 256 MiB
----------------------------

Post by maximuslivius

Post by Jean-Philippe GEY
hinv

System: IP22
Processor: 150 Mhz R5000, with FPU
Primary I-cache size: 32 Kbytes
Primary D-cache size: 32 Kbytes
Secondary cache size: 512 Kbytes
Memory size: 256 Mbytes
Graphics: Indy 24-bit
SCSI Disk: scsi(0)disk(1)
SCSI Tape: scsi(0)tape(4)
SCSI CDROM: scsi(0)cdrom(5)
Audio: Iris Audio Processor: version A2 revision
4.1.0

1st test:
--------------------------------
NEW DISK - NEW INSTALL
--------------------------------

Insert the installation CD-ROM, then press <enter>:

Copying installation program to disk.
......... 10% ......... 20% ......... 30% ......... 40% ......... 50%
......... 60% ......... 70% ......... 80% ......... 90% ......... 100%

Copy complete
IRIX Release 6.2 IP22 Version 03131015 System V
Copyright 1987-1996 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

GIO Error/Addr 0x400:<TIME > 0x66ceb8
PANIC: IRIX Killed due to Bus Error
at PC:0x880998e8 ep:0xffffcb60

2nd test:
---------------------------------
OLD DISK WITH SYSTEM INSTALLED
---------------------------------

System Maintenance Menu

1) Start System
2) Install System Software
3) Run Diagnostics
4) Recover System
5) Enter Command Monitor

Option? 1

Starting up the system...

PANIC: KERNEL FAULT
PC: 0x880d4b14 ep: 0xffffcc18
EXC code:128, `Software detected SEGV '
Bad addr: 0x2a188000, cause: 0x8008<CE=0,IP8,EXC=RMISS>
sr: 0x2<IPL=8,MODE=KERNEL,EXL>

-------------------------------------------------------

Does anyone have any clue about what the culprit is ?

Thanks
Luiz

Post by maximuslivius
Dear Jean-Philippe GEY,
Sorry for my delay in answering you. Actually, I have
posted the same subject on comp.sys.sgi.admin too,
so I did not check the comp.sys.sgi.hardware group.
Answering your questions, yes the INDY was working fine
before and suddenly after a restart it no longer booted showing
the error below.

Post by Jean-Philippe GEY

Post by maximuslivius
hinv

System: IP22
Processor: 150 Mhz R5000, with FPU
Primary I-cachesize: 32 Kbytes
Primary D-cachesize: 32 Kbytes
Secondary cachesize: 512 Kbytes
Memorysize: 160 Mbytes
Graphics: Indy 24-bit
SCSI Disk: scsi(0)disk(1)
SCSI Disk: scsi(0)disk(2)
SCSI Tape: scsi(0)tape(4)
SCSI CDROM: scsi(0)cdrom(5)
Audio: Iris Audio Processor: version A2 revision
4.1.0
I actually have 2 sets of RAM, 32 MB at 80ns and 128 MB at 60ns.
I guess my 2 sets of RAM are corrupted. I am waiting for new sets of
FPM
memory and let you know the results.
regards,
Luiz

Post by Jean-Philippe GEY

Post by maximuslivius
Hi all,
I have an Indy machine on which I want to install IRIX 6.2.
1st try: Seagate ST32155W (2GB)
2nd try: Seagate ST136403LC (36GB)
unsuccessfully.
Copying installation program to disk.
......... 10% ......... 20% ......... 30% ......... 40% ......... 50%
......... 60% ......... 70% ......... 80% ......... 90% ......... 100%
Copy complete
IRIX Release 6.2 IP22 Version 03131015 System V
Copyright 1987-1996 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
PANIC:kern_malloc:invalidsize-- 67742992
If I change the disk to ST136403LC I get the same error.

Hello,
It's look like a Ram problem !
Does this Indy boot before ?
Could-you please send us the hinv ?
Jean-Philippe GEY