Bug#586059: Grub2 failed to install for GPT when using RAID1 and RAID6 for /boot
Package: installation-reports
Boot method: DVD
Image version: Debian Installer Alpha 1 Release
Date: 11-June-2010
Machine: IBM x3200 M2
Processor:Quard Core
Memory:5G
Hardisks: 4x2TB
FileSystem: ext4
Partitions:
4x100MB RAID 1,6 <-- /boot
4x2TB RAID 6 <-- LVM2
Output of lspci -knn (or lspci -nn):
Base System Installation Checklist:
[O] = OK, [E] = Error (please elaborate below), [ ] = didn't try it
Initial boot: [O]
Detect network card: [O]
Configure network: [O]
Detect CD: [O]
Load installer modules: [O]
Detect hard drives: [O]
Partition hard drives: [O]
Install base system: [O]
Clock/timezone setup: [O]
User/password setup: [O]
Install tasks: [O]
Install boot loader: [E]
Overall install: [ ]
Comments/Problems:
Failed in Grub2 installation.The latest harddisks are using GPT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUID_Partition_Table ... may be need to automatic detect and suggest what is the best way to partition for GPT.
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