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squeegily
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 Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 6:45 pm Post subject: syslinux (extlinux) configuration problems |
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I'm using the syslinux bootloader on my EXT4 partition.
What I want is for Linux to be the default boot entry, but for holding Shift or Alt during bootup to trigger a MENU (no need for VESA).
What I have set up is this: | Code: | DEFAULT menu.c32
PROMPT 0
MENU SHIFTKEY
LABEL gentoo
KERNEL /boot/vmlinuz
APPEND rw root=/dev/sda2 rootfstype=ext4
LABEL windows
COM32 chain.c32
APPEND hd0 3 |
However, what this ACTUALLY does is:- Gentoo by default
- Caps or Scroll Lock being enabled at boot will pull up a PROMPT (from which gentoo/windows must be typed manually)
- Left and right Shift and Alt are all ignored
How can I make the syslinux bootloader boot Linux by default, with the Shift or Alt keys triggering either Windows or a menu?
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Zucca
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I had problems with numlock being enabled at boot and the solution was to go trough BIOS/UEFI serttings until I found the setting to disable it. Have you tried it?
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josephg
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| in my case, the only key that brings up hidden grub menu is escape. i wonder why? |
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