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Subject: Re: Probing fails when I install
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Gustavo Pamplona wrote:
> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> My english is not good now, please understand me. Sorry 8-(
> 
> I had some memory problems and as result of this, I can't install
> FreeBSD 'cause when the "Probing Devices" screen appear. It hang
> my system.
> 
> This happens to me when I install a Linux System also, but in the case
> of the Linux, the only message is "bus error"
> 
> Is there a way to install FreeBSD without probing devices ?

	If you have memory problems, and your system won't survive the boot
probe, you won't be able to run freebsd even if you get it installed.
FreeBSD puts a lot of stress on the hardware, so if your hardware is not
solid it won't run.

Sorry,

Doug


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