[gutsy][regression] xorg won't boot if bcm43xx module loaded

[jvargas]

Binary package hint: bcm43xx-fwcutter

When the bcm43xx module is loaded (bcm43xx-fwcutter installed + firmware downloaded), the X server (and gdm) won't boot. In fact, it would appear to kernel-panic.

If bcm43xx is not loaded, X will boot and function properly.

For the record, it actually works under Feisty.

Some PC details (from http://www.bab72.com/it/averatec/):

Technical Specifications (From the side of the box):
Model: 3200 Series
Part Number: AV3220H1-01
Processor: Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+
Display: 12.1" XGA Color TFT (1024x768)
Memory: 256MB DDR333
Hard Drive: 40GB
Optical Drive: Combo DVD+CD-RW
Comm.: Integrated 54Mbps 802.11g WLAN
Integrated 10/100 Network
Integrated 56K Data/Fax Modem
Battery: High Capacity Smart Lithium Ion

Components
Processor: 1.526GHz Athlon XP-M 2000+
Memory: 256MB DDR333
Hard Drive: Model IC25N040ATMR04-0
Ethernet: 10/100 Rhine-II (Via VT6102)
Wireless: Broadcom BCM94306
Modem: Via Tech, Intel 537 (AC97)
USB: USB 2.0 (3 separate controllers)
Graphics: S3 UniChrome chipset
Mouse: Touch pad supports:
Single tap (Left Button)
Double tap (Left Button)
Long Dragging
Hor/Ver Scrolling
Sound: Via VT82xx AC97 Audio Controller

[johonbravo (jonathan-enns)]

I am getting the exact same problem with Gutsy.

[Daniel T Chen (crimsun)]

Is this symptom still reproducible in 8.10?

[Javier Jardón (jjardon)]

We are closing this bug report because it lacks the information we need to investigate the problem, as described in the previous comments. Please reopen it if you can give us the missing information, and don't hesitate to submit bug reports in the future. To reopen the bug report you can click on the current status, under the Status column, and change the Status back to "New". Thanks again!