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bnorthcutt n00b
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 72
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject: Sun Blade 150 install |
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Sorry if this should be in the install forum. I'm trying to install Gentoo on a Sun Blade 150. I'm having a bit difficulty with it. For some reason it boot gentoo kernel. I get this message.
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boot:
You are running the second stage SILO loader. From here you can boot a
ramdisk or an already-installed Linux partition.
Several defaults have been defined that will make things easier.
The target "2616" will start a 2.6.16-series kernel.
The target "2617" will start a 2.6.17-series kernel.
Toboot an existing Linux intallation from the CDROM, boot with the command
"KERNEL root=/dev/sdaX" where sdaX is the partition where your root
filesystem is. Replace "KERNEL" with the kernel entry of your choice above.
If in doubt you can consult our hardware compatibility list for stability
notes at http://www.gentoo.org/proj/en/base/sparc/sunhw.xml
For video mode help, type "video" at tje boot: prompt.
For help on miscellaneous parameters type parameters" at the boot: prompt.
Type "config" at the boot: prompt to see the SILO config file used by this CD
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I've tried boot 2616 root=/dev/sda**** but it get ramdisk errors. Do I have to have Solaris running on the desktop and have to daul boot? I just want Gentoo on it. Is there a work around? Thank you for any help on this in advance.
Also I'm using the 64SPARC Universal CD. |
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Weeve Retired Dev
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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If you are attempting to install, just enter the kernel name like "2617". The root= option is related to booting from the install cd to an existing installation on a hard drive. |
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bnorthcutt n00b
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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When I just boot 2617 I get this
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Allocated 8 Megs of memory at 0x40000000 for kernel
Loaded kernel version 2.6.17
Loading initial ramdisk (645016 bytes at 0x4FE46000 phys, 0x40C00000 virt)....
Illegal Instruction
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Weeve Retired Dev
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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What about 2616? Also having the latest OpenBoot PROM (OBP) installed may be helpful. |
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bnorthcutt n00b
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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It says the same thing with 2616. I read something about OpenBoot PROM (OBP) but I just didn't understand anything about it.
Is there any instructions on how to update it? |
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bnorthcutt n00b
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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I think I found something. I will see how that goes. |
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likwid n00b
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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This is a known issue, usually cold booting fixes it. |
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bnorthcutt n00b
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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do i set the bios to boot from the cdrom? no matter what i can't really do a cold reboot because i have to stop A to get the OK prompt to boot the cd. |
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likwid n00b
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Well you need to do "setenv auto-boot? true" (yes that question mark is there) at the ok prompt, then do a "power-off". This will drop you to an ok prompt when you power on. |
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