Re: Debian (and Ubuntu) not installing. No CDRom.
Robert Millan <rmh@aybabtu.com> writes:
> On Sat, Sep 08, 2007 at 08:21:49PM +0200, Richard Riley wrote:
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> I have a request for some urgent help.
>>
>> I took delivery of a new machine today and have lost my old one. I have my
>> debian data backed up.
>>
>> The problem is that new machine uses the P5K SE Mobo. I have seen a few
>> abandoned threads but don't know if a solution was found. Both the lenny and
>> the etch installers run but fail at the point they are trying to detect the
>> CDRom.
>
> Which Linux version (check uname -r) did the lenny installer you tried use?
> Did you try the daily builds?
>
>> The controller is a SATA (I think) Marvell 88SE6111.
>>
>> The DVD itself is an OPTIAC DVD RW AD-5170A
>>
>> It all runs fine under basic XP so I would tend to doubt a HW issue.
>>
>> The only BIOS settings which seem relevant is the SATA mode which can be set
>> to Enhanced or Compatible. The install fails with both options.
>>
>> Can anyone please help me get Debian installed here, it is really urgent and
>> I am kicking myself for not having first checked compatibility.
>
> If you need a quick solution, you can use the netboot images (either through
> mini.iso or http://goodbye-microsoft.com/ from your running XP).
In the end I replaced the IDE DVD drive with a SATA and it
worked. Unfortunately Debian still would not install as it failed to
recognise the onboard ethernet controller next. I tried netinsts,
mini.iso, etch-custom, etch, lenny (daily build).
I finally succeeded in installing Ubuntu Feisty 7.04. Interestingly
Gutsy wouldn't install.
Thanks you all for your support and suggestions.
I will try again with the next Debian release.
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