I tested kernel 3.4 as per your instructions, and the bug still exists. The error message of the bug has changed in this new kernel. It is now:
[ 8.416857] ACPI Warning: 0x0000000000000700-0x000000000000073f SystemIO conflicts with Region \_SB_.PCI0.SM00 1 (20120320/utaddress-251)
However, the results are the same. In its default state, the sytem will not recognize the ethernet adapter, and the system hangs when you try to reboot or shut down. The workaround mentioned in my first post is still neccesary in order to get kernel 3.4 to recognize the ethernet adapter, and to shut down and reboot properly.
I tested kernel 3.4 as per your instructions, and the bug still exists. The error message of the bug has changed in this new kernel. It is now:
[ 8.416857] ACPI Warning: 0x0000000000000 700-0x000000000 000073f SystemIO conflicts with Region \_SB_.PCI0.SM00 1 (20120320/ utaddress- 251)
However, the results are the same. In its default state, the sytem will not recognize the ethernet adapter, and the system hangs when you try to reboot or shut down. The workaround mentioned in my first post is still neccesary in order to get kernel 3.4 to recognize the ethernet adapter, and to shut down and reboot properly.