Re: Debian install to Inspiron 530 with SATA DVD drive
On 9/26/07, michael@estone.ca <michael@estone.ca> wrote:
> Quoting Simon <greminn@gmail.com>:
>
> > Hi There,
> >
> > We are trying to install debian etch onto our Inspiron 530 that has a
> > SATA DVD drive, but the installer cannot detect the CD drive once it
> > is booted. How do i move forward here?
> >
>
> Sounds like etch doesn't have the drivers for your sata controller.
> er... or should I say the kernel doesn't have the drivers.
> The default kernel for etch is 2.6.18, try using a lenny(testing) or
> sid(unstable) installer with a more recent kernel. 2.6.22 or higher
> kernel will probably find your sata controller.
Thanks for that... have downloaded the lastest snapshot and it booted
no issues. Now it wont find the network card. sigh... its a intel
e1000 i think.
Is it easier to just put a new network card in it?
Simon
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