To pass the "text" parameter I tried :
boot dka400 -fi /kernels/generic.gz -fl "root=/dev/scd0 text"
boot dka400 -fi /kernels/generic.gz -fl "root=/dev/scd0 expert text"
boot dka400 -fi /kernels/generic.gz -fl root=/dev/scd0 text
boot dka400 -fi /kernels/generic.gz -fl root=/dev/scd0,text
...
...
...
but it seems that SRM donīt recognize that syntax
when I do:
>>help boot
>>boot [-file<filename>] [-flags <longword>,<longword>]]
>> [-protocols <enet_protocol>] [-halt]
>> [<boot_device>]
Are there another way to pass flags or maybe I need a SRM upgrade ...
If I do:
>>show version
the console shows X5.2-30. Is this value the SRM version?
thanks
Fran
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Foley <Mike.Foley@alpha-processor.com>
To: <axp-list@redhat.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 3:32 PM
Subject: RE: Red Hat 6.2 install on AlphaServer 400
>
> Change your boot string to:
>
> boot dka400 -fi /kernels/generic.gz -fl "root=/dev/scd0 text"
>
> mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wanadoo [mailto:franmc@wanadoo.es]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 7:23 AM
> To: axp-list@redhat.com
> Subject: Red Hat 6.2 install on AlphaServer 400
>
>
> I'm trying to install Red Hat 6.2 on a Digital AlphaServer 400.
> I use the SRM to boot the installation program from de CD-ROM
> ( boot dka400 -fi /kernels/generic.gz -fl root=/dev/scd0 ).
> The installation goes well ( kernel load, hardware detection, ... )
> until the starting of the X. I get the gray background and the
> cross mouse pointer but the installation stops and there are
> no error messages in the consoles.
>
> I tried the installation with an ATI Mach64 and a S3 Virge DX
> video cards and the result is the same.
>
> Someone knows whatīs wrong?
>
> Another question. How can I use the text mode install? The
> installation process starts automatically and I canīt pass
> any parameter to the setup program.
>
> I read a similar question about RH6.2 and an AlphaStation200 and
> I tried to pass the "text" argument in the SRM boot command but
> I donīt know whatīs the correct syntax to do it.
>
> Thanks a lot.
>
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