VFS: Cannot open root device "(null)" or unknown-block(0,0):

[Adel Ahmed]

When I try to boot, I get a kernel panic and the error:
VFS: Cannot open root device "(null)" or unknown-block(0,0): error -6
when I try to boot into my newly installed gentoo linux

this is my grub.conf:
# This is a sample grub.conf for use with Genkernel, per the Gentoo handbook
# http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=1&chap=10#doc_chap2
# If you are not using Genkernel and you need help creating this file, you
# should consult the handbook. Alternatively, consult the grub.conf.sample that
# is included with the Grub documentation.

default 0
timeout 30
#splashimage=(hd0,0)/boot/grub/splash.xpm.gz

title Gentoo Linux 2.6.24-r5
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel1 root=/dev/ram0 real_root=/dev/sda3

title gentoo without params
root (hd0,1)
kernel /boot/kernel1

title windows 7
rootnoverify (hd0,0)
makeactive
chainloader +1

# vim:ft=conf:
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here's my kernel config file:
http://www.4shared.com/file/ZWNGbJd9/conf.html

I am using /dev/sda2 (ext2) as a boot partition, /dev/sda3 (ext2) as my / partition

my sata controller is:
SATA controller: intel corporation 82001IBM/IEM (ICH9M/ICH9M-E) 4 port Sata controller (AHCI)

I'm not using a ramdisk and I plan not too unless it's really required(which never happens), I'd rather not use genkernel either

any help is appreciated

thanks in advance

[DONAHUE]

try

[s_bernstein]

[Adel Ahmed]

Donahue, that worked like acharm
and thanks alot for the uick reply
bernstiend thanks for ur help but I do not use an initramfs

thanks, problem solved[/bug]

[Newbee 12]

I followed the install manual to the letter: upon reboot i received splash screen selected 1st choice Gentoo Linux 3.7.10

This is my Grub.conf

[DONAHUE]

grub.conf,

[Newbee 12]

I will make chages and see if it works will post back with results. Thank you
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Newbee 12

[Newbee 12]

I made recommended changes, re did the grub and added to mbr exited and rebooted and it now gives me an Error 15 .

I will boot to the live cd again and look but i cannot find anything out of the ordinary. going home now!!!

[DONAHUE]

For reference, editing grub.conf does not require reinstalling the bootloader in the MBR. This is the major reason for using grub instead of lilo. If you emerge a new version of grub reinstalling to the MBR is recommended.
Boot the cd, mount the gentoo partitions, enter the chroot, nominally:

[Newbee 12]

This is still not working the Genkernel; Version is 3.4.45 and this is a Dell PoweredgeR610,could this issue be related to some hardware not supported using the genkernel all :?:
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Newbee 12

[DONAHUE]

No, error 15 is strictly from grub being unable to find a file based on the information in grub.conf. The kernel is not involved. Apparently your BIOS is not seeing the /boot partition as (hd0,0).
boot the minimal install cd or a system rescue cd to a network connection, run