(In reply to comment #6)
> okay,
> 
> i was able to get past that last error. 
> I apologize, it was a bad kernel build (i'm pretty sure).
> 
> now I'm able to get the kernel to load a little more, and I'm now getting
> this 
> 
> on my screen i get:
> *ERROR* UVD not responding, trying to reset the VCPU!!!
> 
> this repeats until it gives up
> then it says:
> *ERROR* radeon: failed initializing UVD (-1)

Make sure you have installed the latest rlc ucode for your chip and make sure
you've updated the ucode in your initrd if you are using one.

> 
> i've had other people report this similar experience with this patch

Which patch?