On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 10:05:22AM +0000, ali wrote: > Atanas Vladimirov <vlado <at> bsdbg.net> writes: > > This is the first time when I try to install OpenBSD on a such hardware. > > I used bsd.rd to install it on a usb flash drive. After reboot I choose > > to boot from the usb drive. > > Bootloader can't load bsd kernel and the laptop restarts without error. > > If I change SATA mode in BIOS from AHCI to IDE I can boot from the usb > > drive. > > I have the same problem with my HP ProBook 4530s. I don't want to switch > to AHCI. Is there another way to install OpenBSD?
One of my laptops is a 4530s. I was able to install by using a CD. It's running snapshots so I upgrade with bsd.rd. I'm using BIOS F.41 if that helps.
