RE: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Bart Grefte
Is there a security setting enabled in the BIOS that might prevent installing the bootloader on the HDD? _ Van: Nick Upson [mailto:n...@telensa.com] Verzonden: maandag 1 augustus 2011 14:03 Aan: support pfsense Onderwerp: [pfSense Support] install headaches Hi, I'm trying to

Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Nick Upson
On 1 August 2011 13:06, Bart Grefte b...@ravenslair.nl wrote: Is there a security setting enabled in the BIOS that might prevent installing the bootloader on the HDD? good idea but no in addition I can get to point where it would boot and it just sits there with a / sysbol in the fist char

RE: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Bart Grefte
the output that's usually on the screen and you can access the menu pfSense shows when booted up. _ Van: Nick Upson [mailto:n...@telensa.com] Verzonden: maandag 1 augustus 2011 14:19 Aan: support@pfsense.com Onderwerp: Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches On 1 August 2011 13:06, Bart

Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Nick Upson
On 1 August 2011 13:28, Bart Grefte b...@ravenslair.nl wrote: ** Wait, you see a “/” symbol? ** ** Which version of pfSense did you install? If it’s the embedded version, then the “/” is correct, the only way to access the console is by using a null-modem cable and hyperterminal (if

RE: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Bart Grefte
Okay. Which type of install did you do, quick/easy or custom? If the 1st, try the 2nd and see how far it gets then. _ Van: Nick Upson [mailto:n...@telensa.com] Verzonden: maandag 1 augustus 2011 14:32 Aan: support@pfsense.com Onderwerp: Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches

Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Nick Upson
On 1 August 2011 13:37, Bart Grefte b...@ravenslair.nl wrote: ** Okay. ** ** Which type of install did you do, quick/easy or custom? If the 1st, try the 2nd and see how far it gets then. I've tried both, they run ok and say that it's all installed -- Nick Upson (01799 533252)

RE: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Bart Grefte
[mailto:n...@telensa.com] Verzonden: maandag 1 augustus 2011 14:50 Aan: support@pfsense.com Onderwerp: Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches On 1 August 2011 13:37, Bart Grefte b...@ravenslair.nl wrote: Okay. Which type of install did you do, quick/easy or custom? If the 1st, try

Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Nick Upson
On 1 August 2011 14:04, bsd b...@todoo.biz wrote: Le 1 août 2011 à 14:54, Bart Grefte a écrit : I would suggest that you use dd to remove whatever is on the first block of your disk. such as : # dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/disk1 count=60 or equivalent for your OS. after try agin the

RE: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Seth Mos
Normally that is called virus protwction in the bios. And yes that would prevent the boot loader from being installed. Seth typed on a tiny touchscreen, why exactly? Bart Grefte b...@ravenslair.nlschreef: Is there a security setting enabled in the BIOS that might prevent installing the

RE: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Bart Grefte
Right, I didn't remember what that setting was called. -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: Seth Mos [mailto:seth@dds.nl] Verzonden: maandag 1 augustus 2011 15:37 Aan: support@pfsense.com Onderwerp: RE: [pfSense Support] install headaches Normally that is called virus protwction

Re: [pfSense Support] install headaches

2011-08-01 Thread Nick Upson
boot sector virus protection is disabled in the BIOS On 1 August 2011 14:36, Seth Mos seth@dds.nl wrote: Normally that is called virus protwction in the bios. And yes that would prevent the boot loader from being installed. Seth typed on a tiny touchscreen, why exactly? Bart Grefte