System reboots when selecting video source

[jzonearcade]

Just thought I would throw this out there incase someone else had this issue.

I had the same issue with the Linux ISO Gentoo install V4 as well as installing V5 over Ubuntu 6.06. Right now I am working with the V5 on Ubuntu.

The problem is that when I get to the portion of the configuration that asks me for the video source (Im using a PVR-500) as soon as I select any source (ie composite, s-video, tv-tuner) the computer immediately reboots.

Im going to focus on the ivtv drivers first, but if anyone has had this issue I would greatly appreciate any input.

Thanks!

[jzonearcade]

I just tried to capture a stream right from the terminal and the system rebooted. So this eliminates SageTV as any part of the problem. I will forge ahead, but if anyone has any ideas.. Im game.

Thanks!

[jzonearcade]

Well bad news...

Looks like it is a problem with some older versions of the VIA chipsets:-(

I have a Jetway Mainboard V6FP with the KM266 (VT8375) VIA chipset.

I have another Mainboard with an Intel chipset that Ill try.....

Stay tuned.

[blade]

It's pretty well known that VIA chipsets have problems with the 500. Some SIS and Ali chipsets have trouble as well.

[jzonearcade]

Okay my Intel board did not have an AGP slot for my video card, so I used another VIA based system that I had and voila it works! What a difference a chipset makes!

Just for others info the chipset that works is VIA VT8237R

Now I just need to buy an IR Blaster and I think Im set.