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Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:50:15 -0500
From: "Chad Gross" <avatar4d@gmail.com>
To: "Ensel Sharon" <user@dhp.com>
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Subject: Re: can I unload a module from within sysinstall ?
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On 12/13/06, Ensel Sharon <user@dhp.com> wrote:
>
>
> I need to load a new kernel module during sysinstall so that I can see my
> raid controller.
>
> Easy - I go into configure, load, and load it off the floppy.  Easy.
>
> BUT, freebsd already has a xyz.ko, and it is already loaded, so it fails.
>
> So my question is, how do I unload the existing xyz.ko before I load the
> new one ?
>
> Can I do it in sysinstall ?
>
> Can I do it in the loader prompt prior to sysinstall ?
>
> ______________________________________________
>

Did you try from the emergency console on F4?

Haven't had to try this myself but, it would be worth a try.

Chad