[SOLVED] grub

courage · n00b Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Latvia

Hi,
I instaled Gentoo(I think), i have an error while loading /dev/sda3, because i don't have a sata disk

I forgot to change the disk when i was setting up grub.
Now im trying to change /dev/sda3 to mine, but i don't have an idea how could i do that.

john_r_graham · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:14 am Post subject:

What type of disk do you have? Ans what does "loading" /dev/sda3 mean? Can you elaborate on where in the install process you are?

- John

courage · n00b Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Latvia

padoor · Veteran Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 2768 Location: india

what are in sda1 and sda2?
it is looking for a jernel in sda1 so it cannot boot
we need more info about the partition scheme and mount points
better give the fstab contents
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courage · n00b Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Latvia

I don't remeber exactly what was there, but i changed them(BOOT, SWAP, ROOT)
But i know that in grub.conf i made a mistake and now i don't know how to change it.
I have access to grub console!

SLR-722 · n00b Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 27

Use the install disc to chroot into your Gentoo install.

Then manually edit the grub config.

Or simply, when grub pops up press 'E' and replace the sda3 with hdc3.

courage · n00b Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Latvia

Thx, i used the "E" method, because if i used by livecd... i will have to mount and then i could only edit xD
Now i have access to my Linux, but there is another problem.
It says that eth0 cannot be loaded, what could be the problem?

SLR-722 · n00b Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 27

So your system booted up ? , if so glad to help out.

courage · n00b Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Latvia

Yes, thx, i started my Linux

Now could please help me whit the second problem?
btw, i know i did wrong by copying "modprobe r8169"

SLR-722 · n00b Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 27

Your having network issues I take it?

(Did you compile the NIC driver support as module or inside the kernel itself?)

courage · n00b Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Latvia

http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/gentoo-x86-quickinstall.xml
I used this manual.
I don't think i compiled the NIC Driver.

SLR-722 · n00b Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 27

Would I be write in saying you copied the install guide word for word , this would explain the 'sata/ide' issues you had .If so I suspect you echoed the wrong NIC driver to /etc/modules.autoload/kernel-2.6

Few things you could do ,

- lspci

And verify the make/model of your Ethernet card , and find the required driver. Then either rebuild support for the driver in the kernel or as a module. Then add the driver to /etc/modules.autoload/kernel-2.6 .

If you need more help , just ask . My philosophy is it's better to look like a fool for 5 minutes than the rest of your life.

SLR-722 · n00b Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 27

Ok , thats fine ^^

If you are unsure of the driver required for your Ethernet card , list the card here . If I can't identify the driver needed I'm sure someone else will.