On Tue, Sep 13, 2005 at 08:25:25PM +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi:) I have wanted to try Debian Linux for a while now and so i downloaded > the dvd images.Problem is,i tried installing it following the instructions(i > am a linux noobie i'm afraid:))but i got stuck early on in the installation > at the bit where it inspects your hardware,but when it got to 'loading module > for scsi disk support' it freezes on me and goes no further.I have ruled > out dvd error,so please can you help me get past this problem.My pc spec > is,AMD 3200+(barton),gigabyte ga 7n400v pro motherboard,1 gig cheapo pc3200 > ram,nvidia 6600 graphic,1 sata 80 gig hd,1 20 gig ide hd and a 10 gig for > kicks.Hope it is something silly i am missing,Thanks:) Best wishes Nigel > Cooper > Try the following: you may have a problem with SCSI detection conflicting with SATA support. Build a basic system on the 20G IDE drive, update the kernel as appropriate _then_ add the SATA drive. This assumes the SATA drive is currently connected and active in the BIOS setup which is where I think the problem may be.
I'd be tempted to use the 10G for /tmp [8G] and swap [2G] or possibly not to use it at all. Andy > ___________________________________________________________ > > Book yourself something to look forward to in 2005. > Cheap flights - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/flights/ > Bargain holidays - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/holidays/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
