The problem is linux does not yet support Ultra66 - at least not from the
install CD. I had the same problem and will probably buy a cheap non-Ultra66
HD for Linux.
Wil
----- Original Message -----
From: Roc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 6:32 PM
Subject: [newbie] Mandrake Install Problem
> Hello, I have a problem that I hope someone can help me with.
> I installed Mandrake 7.0 on an old test box and I like it so much I want
it
> on my main box, problem is:
>
> Upon booting with CD I get the Mandrake installation screen. I select the
> custom install and follow the screens ending with the green lights all the
> way to misc.
> There is a yellow light on at "Setup Filesystems" . That is where the
error
> pops up.
>
> It says:
> An error occurred
> An error has occurred - No valid devices where found on which to create
new
> filesystems.
> Please check your hardware for the cause of this problem
>
> If I try to install the recommended method I get stuck where it asks me if
I
> have a scsi. If I choose yes none of the selections work. If I select no
the
> install will not let me continue
>
> I have a Gateway PIII 450mhz
> Ultra66
> I have 2 Hard Drives:
> First Drive: C:\ with Windows 98 SE
> Second Drive: Partitioned Drive containing
> D: Reserved for Linux
> E: with Windows NT
>
> Please help me get past this point so I can enjoy Linux on my main box.
> BIG Thank you in advance
>
> Regards
>
>
>
>
>
