Re: Problems with installing Linux on a DEC1000A
On Monday 18 August 2003 10:45 am, Bourdin Pierre wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'am trying to install the debian on an alpha 2100 (sable), I have
> problem with the Mylex controller too.
>
> First the devices /dev/rd/c0d0 ... cxdx are not created.
> Second the drivers doesn't like my card ?
>
> I've tried Debian 3.0r1 and RedHat 7.2 from official cds...
>
> The RedHat 7.2 seem to have the drivers, so I've done my best to build
> the devices, and then load the module DAC960.o, it gives me:
Please use the wrapper CD, as per the message that was posted to the
axp-list@redhat.com, that I have include below.
--George
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Subject: Installation HPWrapper ISO for ES47, ES80, 2100A and DAC960 systems
for RH-7.2.
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 19:12:35 -0400
From: George France <france@handhelds.org>
To: axp-list@redhat.com
There is now an Installation wrapper for Red Hat Linux 7.2 for Alpha on
ftp://ftp2.compaq.com/pub/linux/RedHat/7.2-alpha/HPWrapper
This is a wrapper around the installation of Red Hat Linux 7.2 for Alpha to
allow installation of Red Hat Linux 7.2 on Alpha systems which did not have
kernel support in the original Red Hat 7.2 distribution. It is NOT full
installation media. Installation with this wrapper requires Red Hat Linux 7.2
for Alpha installation media.
Systems which need this wrapper in order to install Red Hat Linux 7.2 for
Alpha are:
AlphaServer ES47
AlphaServer ES80
AlphaServer 2100A
In addition, some Alpha systems with older DAC960 controllers that could
not install with the original Red Hat Linux 7.2 for Alpha distribution
may be able to install with this wrapper.
It is recommended that systems that can install with the original
Red Hat Linux 7.2 for Alpha distribution do so and not use this wrapper.
This wrapper only includes the updated RPMS necessary for the platforms
listed above and their dependencies.
It is strongly recommended that all of the HP updates are installed
regardless of whether or not the wrapper was used for the installation.
The HP updates are available at:
ftp://ftp2.compaq.com/pub/linux/RedHat/7.2-alpha/updates/
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Installing Red Hat 7.2 for Alpha with the installation wrapper
1. Installing from a CD-ROM
Boot the installation wrapper CD-ROM.
When asked for the installation source, replace the wrapper CD-ROM
with the CD 1 of Red Hat Linux 7.2 for Alpha and choose 'Local CD-ROM'
Proceed with the installation as normal
After the installation is complete, the wrapper will ask for the
HP Wrapper CDROM. Make sure the wrapper CD is in the drive and
proceed. The installation of the updates may take several minutes,
so be patient.
2. Installing from a network
In the /kernels directory of the wrapper CD is a file called
"install.bootp". This file can be network booted to start the
installation. In order for the updates to be installed, copy the
/HPupdates directory tree from the CD to your network installation
root.
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Notes for all systems
1. If you specify an "expert" install, make sure to choose
"Local CD-ROM" once with the wrapper CD before replacing it with
CD 1 from the original distribution.
2. If you attempt a graphical install and the GUI fails to come up
properly (for example, it starts and then crashes) try a "text"
install. This can be forced by specifying "text" in the flags when
booting the installation media.
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Special notes for the AlphaServer ES47 and AlphaServer ES80
1. The AlphaServer ES47/ES80 "serial" console is not a serial port.
It is an interface provided by system management software that is
accessible via both a system management serial port and a system
management network. From the operating system, this interface does
not look like a serial port, and ttyS0 cannot be used to communicate
over this interace. In order to use the AlphaServer ES47/ES80 "serial"
console, be sure to specify "console=srm" when booting.
2. During the first boot after the installation, kudzu will likely find
many things that have "changed". These changes may include the
removal of ttyS0, and (if booted "serial") the addition of an "SRM
callback console".
I would like to thank Jeff Wiedemeier for all his time and effort that he put
into the wrapper ISO.
Best Regards,
--George
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