Bug#710203: Can't install firmware from USB stick using PXE boot, amd64 wheezy
Package: debian-installer
Version: wheezy-installer
Severity: Normal
I'm trying to PXE-boot using the netboot.tar.gz at
http://d-i.debian.org/daily-images/amd64/20130528-00:06/netboot/netboot.tar.gz
on a Dell Poweredge 2650 with serial console redrection.
I'm having the following issues:
1. On the serial console, the debian installer displays as a blank
grey screen. I can't see the options. On a VGA screen plugged into
the system I see the screen correctly.
2. This system uses broadcom NICs that need firmware. I put the
firmware onto a FAT-formatted USB stick, but the machine does not
recognise the stick when plugged in. lsmod on the console does not
show usb_storage in the list of loaded modules after a failed
attempt.
Peter C
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Dr Peter Chubb peter.chubb AT nicta.com.au
http://www.ssrg.nicta.com.au Software Systems Research Group/NICTA
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