fdisk problem

[zepar]

Hi,

when trying to use fdisk to create my partitions

# fdisk /dev/hda

unable to read /dev/hda

my hd is a Samsung 10gb

note: on Mandrake 8.2 and Slackware 8 works, so the problem is not the hd

i found people with the same problem :

https://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic.php?t=1329&highlight=samsung

https://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic.php?t=3017&highlight=samsung

[pjp]

Buying a new HD and setting 'multi-mode' in the kernel appear to be the only options.
You did try setting 'multi-mode' as Oz suggested in your 2nd link, correct?
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[zepar]

no,
I dont known how to do that,

How do i turn 'multi-mode' on in gentoo install ???

explain plz

thanks

[pjp]

Follow the install instructions here. Code listing 25 has instructions for making the kernel.

After typing 'make menuconfig' you should see a Linux Kernel Configuration menu.
Select ATA/IDE/MFM/RLL support, then IDE,ATA and ATAPI Block devices.

Highlight the option for 'Use multi-mode by default' and press the Y key. Exit, saving the
changes. Then continue with the remaining steps under Code listing 25.
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[Guest]

but i will need the hd to do that?????


unable to read /dev/hda
unable to read /dev/hda


????

[pjp]

Perhaps this thread can help.
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[Naan Yaar]

If the gentoo CD does not work (from your earlier post, it would seem like it would not) you can try:
a. using the Mandrake CD in rescue mode and then proceeding with fdisk and installation
b. using a boot floppy such as tomsrtbt (look into Tips & Tricks for info) if it recognizes your HD.

[zepar]

The boot floppy tomsrtbt did the trick it recognizes my hd, now i can install gentoo

Thanks for all the help

[Naan Yaar]

Great! Keep the tomsrtbt floppy around. It may come in handy.