Re: Lenny install can't use CD-ROM or flash drive
On Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:45:55 +0000, Steve Kleene wrote:
> Today I got a new desktop and tried to install Lenny from a netinst CD,
> as I've done several times before. The install starts and sets the
> language but then fails at "Detect and mount CD-ROM" with these errors:
>
> "No common CD-ROM drive was detected.
> ...
> Load CD-ROM drivers from removable media?"
(...)
> There are quite a few posts concerning this error message. I tried just
> a couple of suggestions, e.g. setting Configure Storage Controller in
> the BIOS to AHCI instead of IDE. No luck. I now welcome any ideas on
> how to get Lenny installed.
Your BIOS could to provide additional options for the storage controller.
Have you tried, besides choosing AHCI, by explictly disabling "Intel
Raid" (if available)?
Greetings,
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Camaleón
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