kernel problems after upgrade

[lazyboy]

I have a Linux system thriving on /dev/hdc with root=/dev/hdc14. I use loadlin to dual-boot.
Here are certain problems that I have experienced after my upgrade from 2.2.16-3 to kernel 2.2.18:
(By the way I use loadlin to dual-boot.)
1) When I shut down the system, I does not shut down at all. It only says:
The system is halted
Power down.
Is there something I forgot to configure?
2) I did not include loadable module support in my new kernel. In 2.2.216-3 I used sound module for my sound blaster emu10k1. In kernel 2.2.18, I included sound card support for my sb live!
But when I boot my system, it still find module dependencies. Is there any way to fix this?
3) When I proceed to shut down the computer, there is a part that the system saves mixer settings. It has this error:
Saving mixer settings aumix:error opening mixer [FAILED]
How do i fix this?

But so far all other aspects are doing fine.
I could print, connect to the internet, etc.
Please tell me if this problem is worse. I would gratefully and gladly accept any advice. I am excited to hear from you. Thanks a lot!

Andrew

[nopun]

In answer to your first question, it sounds as though you did not compile advanced power management into your kernel. (this means that your machine will not go into standby mode either under control of Linux)
As far as I remember, sound drivers can only be compiled as loadable modules - this means that you will need loadable module support in order to be able to make some noise (and in any case it's a good idea)
The failed message you get at shutdown (I suspect) is due to the fact that the sound module is not loading at startup, therefore the mixer device cannot be opened. As far as your system goes, it's nothing sinister to worry about.