On 9/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Quoting Simon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > Hi There, > > > > We are trying to install debian etch onto our Inspiron 530 that has a > > SATA DVD drive, but the installer cannot detect the CD drive once it > > is booted. How do i move forward here? > > > > Sounds like etch doesn't have the drivers for your sata controller. > er... or should I say the kernel doesn't have the drivers. > The default kernel for etch is 2.6.18, try using a lenny(testing) or > sid(unstable) installer with a more recent kernel. 2.6.22 or higher > kernel will probably find your sata controller.
Thanks for that... have downloaded the lastest snapshot and it booted no issues. Now it wont find the network card. sigh... its a intel e1000 i think. Is it easier to just put a new network card in it? Simon -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
