Re: files always corrupt
Worst-case scenario is a bad motherboard. But try Henrique's suggestions
first, you might be lucky.
And yes, let us know how it turns out.
regards,
Robert
On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:08:54 -0200
Henrique de Moraes Holschuh <hmh@debian.org> wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004, Dan McCullough wrote:
> > I'm rebuilding a server that is in my home office, yes I built it
> > myself. I'm at my wits end. When I download, load from a cd the
> > files are always corrupt. If I take the har drives out and install
> > in another machine I can install without any issue. I've done CD
> > install from CD-RWs, CD media
>
> Check the hardware. First, make a Memtest86+ boot floppy, and test
> the memory. Then replace the drive cabling, and make sure it is
> sitting *alone* on that cable. Failing that, try with another drive,
> or a net-install from floppies...
>
> > purchased online, Network installs, all of them fail due to files
> > being corrupt. BTW I'm attempting the Debian network install, and I
> > get through
>
> This is typical of bad memory or cabling.
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