Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 15:28:59 +0200 From: David Peall <david@esn.org.za> To: "'freebsd-amd64@freebsd.org'" <freebsd-amd64@freebsd.org> Subject: RE: Can't install FreeBSD amd64 (intel DP45SG) Message-ID: <0807767D2D53E649827BC55A3A53B067015C3ACD505A@exchange.ct.esn.org.za> In-Reply-To: <4A7923AE.2050602@mapper.nl> References: <0807767D2D53E649827BC55A3A53B067015C3ACD4F61@exchange.ct.esn.org.za> <4A7923AE.2050602@mapper.nl>
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> 2. Use another system to install the base system and put that in the > problematic one. Either with or without building your own kernel. >=20 > I would say the second option, and building your own kernel is your best Right so I'm ready to build my custom kernel and do a pxeboot. I'm just un= sure of what device / driver is causing the problem and am not sure what to= do at this point. > your hard-disk(s) using: > lsdev [-v] I get the pxeboot nfs disk and my 500gb raid array as disk0. Regards -- David Peall :: IT Manager e-Schools' Network :: http://www.esn.org.za/ Phone +27 (021) 674-9140 > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Stapper [mailto:stark@mapper.nl] > Sent: 05 August 2009 08:16 AM > To: David Peall > Cc: 'freebsd-amd64@freebsd.org' > Subject: Re: Can't install FreeBSD amd64 (intel DP45SG) >=20 > Dear David, >=20 > In the loader menu, are you able to drop to the loader prompt, and view > your hard-disk(s) using: > lsdev [-v] >=20 > Lists all of the devices from which it may be possible to load modules. > If -v is specified, more details are printed. >=20 > If so, you might be able to do a manual install using a i386 livefs > ("rescue") disk. You would need both the i386 livefs and a amd64 install > medium though(either usb/cdrom or whatever). > You said you tried pxeboot, I assume u have another machine at your > disposal. You could use that do do a manual install as well(if it runs a > system which supports UFS, like freebsd ;-), if not, a VM is your friend)= . > Another option would be to get a disc image of a freebsd base-install > (shouldn't be more then 300mb). > All this assuming you are able to boot the generic kernel of course... > If you are going the manual install way, you might as well build your > custom kernel. Since the kernel included in the install cd's doesn't > really work for you anyway. > To summarize your best options are probably: > 1. Try a manual install using a i386 livefs cd and a amd64 install medium= . > 2. Use another system to install the base system and put that in the > problematic one. Either with or without building your own kernel. >=20 > I would say the second option, and building your own kernel is your best > bet. > Hope it helps. > Greetz, > Mark > David Peall wrote: > > Hi > > > > I tried freebsd-stable but since the machine has not got a problem load= ing > sysinstall with the i386 release I'm posting it here. > > > > I have a new box here a Intel DP45SG and a Quad core Intel with 4GB ram= that > I would like to install FreeBSD on. > > I've tried booting with 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 8-BETA2 amd64 and all get stu= ck > on: > > Trying to mount root from ufs:/dev/md0 > > > > 6.3 and 6.4 will boot into sysinstall but not network card detected. > > > > By stuck I mean can't scroll lock, caps lock or num lock. There is no > activity even if left for hours. > > > > I've tried from CD/DVD and pxeboot. > > > > I found the following: > > http://blog.elitecoderz.net/freebsd-freezes-on-trying-to-mount-root-fro= m- > ufsdevmd0-and-is-stucked/2009/01/ > > > > Which suggests disabling USB2 I don't seem to have that bios option and > tried disabling USB completely, but still no joy. (also leaves me without= a > keyboard ;-) > > > > There are no PATA ports for me to mount an older cdrom and there are on= ly > USB ports on the motherboard. There is also no floppy connector or floppy > drive. I'm a bit stuck as to how I should proceed, any ideas welcome. > > > > Kind regards > > > > -- > > David Peall > > > > _______________________________________________ > > freebsd-amd64@freebsd.org mailing list > > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-amd64 > > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-amd64-unsubscribe@freebsd.org= " > > >=20
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