Re: Netinstall: "Boot into new system" fails
Op 25-09-2007 om 18:38 schreef Gilles Sadowski:
> Hi.
>
> Sorry; I'm not subscribed to the list. Please CC to me.
>
> > > I've installed from the latest 40r1-i386-netinst CD.
> > >
> > > When it comes to rebooting into the new system, GRUB displays its menu,
> > > I select a kernel entry; then, after that GRUB prints the usual "root ...,
> > > kernel ..., initrd ..." lines, the cursor jumps to the top-left corner of
> > > the screen, there appears a single dot (.), and the computer freezes (I
> > > have to press the "reset" button to restart).
> > >
> > > [ I cannot figure out what is going on. I've tried several different things ]
> > >
> > > What should I look for in order to solve this problem?
> >
> > Tell more about the output devices the computer has.
> >
> > To me it seems there is an unexpect output switch.
> > (like changing from video mode )
>
> I just discovered that the problem is cause by an Adpatec PCI extension card
> (RAID 2400A). When I unplug it, the system boots.
Strange ...
AFAIK installs the netinst CD the same kernel,
as the kernel that is used during the install.
In other words: I have no explaination what causes the failed boot.
(with other media as netinst, I would have culpritt the new kernel.)
> Now the question is: How to boot with the card plugged in?
That is question is now back on the mailinglist.
Please keep it there ( as in "avoid private postings" )
Cheers
Geert Stappers
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