Re: Installing Debian debian-live-7.4-amd64
On Thu 06 Mar 2014 at 10:47:30 +0000, Darac Marjal wrote:
> The Realtek RTL8111/8168 is one of those network controllers for which
> there is a firmware package. I'm not sure if the device will work
> without it, but if you're experiencing issues (which you are), you might
> try providing the installer with the firmware. Instructions for doing
> so can be found here
> <https://wiki.debian.org/Firmware#Firmware_during_the_installation>.
Some controllers work without firmware (possibly with reduced
functionality) so the OP could answer 'No' to the question about loading
missing firmware. He can connect to the internet using the Live CD so
this is an indication he should be successful when configuring the
network in the next step.
> Do you have a floppy drive plugged in? If not, consider disabling it in
> the BIOS. The errors above aren't necessarily a problem, but may slow
> things down while the installer looks for a floppy disc. If you disable
> the floppy drive in the BIOS, then the installer will know to not even
> try.
The messages are a result of d-i searching for firmware on an empty
floppy drive. They are harmless and can be ignored. The OP should either
provide firmware to d-i or answer 'No'.
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