Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 13:29:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Ken Marsh <durang@u.washington.edu> To: Michael Ryan <mike@networx.ie> Cc: FreeBSD Support <questions@FreeBSD.org> Subject: Re: Installing from IDE AT-API CD-ROM Message-ID: <Pine.A32.3.92a.960723132436.150178C-100000@homer21.u.washington.edu> In-Reply-To: <ECS9607231005A@NetworX.ie>
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On Tue, 23 Jul 1996, Michael Ryan wrote: > I have a system with an AT-API CD drive -- no SCSI. > How do I install FreeBSD 2.1 from this drive? > > Can I install straight from an IDE CD drive? I'll bet you can. I also have an ATAPI CD, and to install 2.0.5, I had to copy the files to a DOS partition in DOS, and then install from there. But now there is 2.1.5, and that boot floppy detected and identified my CD-ROM without any problems. (Now if only I had the 2.1.5 CD....) The 2.1.5 CD from Walnut Creek should be out soon. I would hold off for that. If you have the 2.1.0 CD, you may also be able to install from ATAPI, but chances are you'll need to move the CD to your primary IDE controller, with your first hard disk. (if it isn't already there.) Don't try to install from any CD with a different version of boot disk, unless you are sure you know what you are doing! Ken Marsh
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