Bug#722728: Installer does not boot on UltraSparc Workstation
Package: installation-reports
Boot method: CD
Image version: debian-7.1.0-sparc-netinst.iso
Date: 2013-09-13
Machine: Sun Ultra 45 Workstation
Processor: UltraSPARC IIIi
Memory: 1GB DDR PC2700 ECC REG
Partitions: -
Output of lspci -knn (or lspci -nn): -
Base System Installation Checklist:
[O] = OK, [E] = Error (please elaborate below), [ ] = didn't try it
Initial boot: [E]
Detect network card: [ ]
Configure network: [ ]
Detect CD: [ ]
Load installer modules: [ ]
Detect hard drives: [ ]
Partition hard drives: [ ]
Install base system: [ ]
Clock/timezone setup: [ ]
User/password setup: [ ]
Install tasks: [ ]
Install boot loader: [ ]
Overall install: [ ]
Comments/Problems:
It is not possible to run the Netinstall CD on the Sun Ultra 45
Workstation. SILO Loads and boots the kernel, but the screen blanks and
the machine hangs after kernel loading.
If I add "video=radeonfb:off" as a boot parameter, the screen does not
blank, but the kernel hangs after "console [tty0] enabled, bootconsole
disabled" message.
I have not found a solution to come across the initial boot.
Graphics card is a Sun XVR-100, and no other extension cards are installed
within the machine.
Booting works with oldstable debian-6.0.7-sparc-netinst.iso
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