For what it's worth, I tried the `etch' installer from http://ftp.au.debian.org/debian/dists/etch/main/installer-ia64/current/images/netboot.tar.gz on the RX2200 with the same result. I can boot via DHCP with a home-built zx1defconfig top-of-tree kernel from kernel.org. -- Dr Peter Chubb http://www.gelato.unsw.edu.au peterc AT gelato.unsw.edu.au http://www.ertos.nicta.com.au ERTOS within National ICT Australia