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Paul Stear wrote: > Hi all, > I'm new to this list (migrating from x86) and am going to use my old windows > amd64 box for linux. > The motherboard has sata raid via Promise PDC20378 raid controller. I have > downloaded gentoo linux 2006.1 amd64 live cd for the installation. Having > looked at the install docs I am a little unsure of how to proceed. > Do I set up the sata raid in the bios? > Are the correct drivers on the install disc? > Will this raid set boot ok? > Do I need to setup any linux software raid? > > I just don't want to mess up the installation son any help will be gratefully > received > > Regards > Paul The correct kernel option for your card is 'Promise SATA TX2/TX4 support' (ref: http://gentoo-wiki.com/HARDWARE_SATA - should help with most of your installation questions) # r -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFFB9zMO7n2sgVOSqsRAglYAKCh4YfJmeT0oJv7NDGzT0VzXaChOQCfZFh1 wLquWhVECVS8Ny2vgUC268Q= =QCHq -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- gentoo-amd64@gentoo.org mailing list
