boot error after building new kernel

[ugurunnu]

Hi,

I am using Centos 5 with an old kernel.
I want to build the latest version for atheros 5K wireless drivers. So i downloaded, and compiled with the ".config" which is already in /boot , and made it ready to run.

However, whenever i try to boot with new kernel, after choosing it from the grub menu, i got the following error. I tried many many .config files but the result was the same.

Here is the screen capture of the error;


Could you pls advice me what to do?
I'm trying this process for a week without any success...

[MikeTbob]

Hello and Welcome.
You can't use just any .config file. It must match your system specs or it usually won't load. I would try compiling the kernel again but this time, try creating your own .config file manually by selecting which drivers/modules you need in the make menuconfig options.

[ugurunnu]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the answer.
I tried to work on "make menuconfig", used the .config of already installed kernel, I even tried to create my own .config.

But unfortunately it gives same error each time i try

[MikeTbob]

Do you still have the stock kernel installed or have you removed that?

[ugurunnu]

I have the stock kernel,
I can boot with it , and it runs OK.

But new kernel hangs on boot

[MikeTbob]

I would try installing the source code for the current running kernel and see if that gives you the same error.