in lilo.conf , enter line root=/dev/*d** for example root=/dev/hda1
cheers, http://www.axeltabs.com/ __ axel --- Denis Croombs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am trying to get a Debian system 3.0 to use a > 2.4.16-k7 kernel > I have added the kernel to lilo.conf & entered the > command lilo but get a > error (I do not get the error if I try using the > 2.2.20-idepci kernel) the > error is:- > request_module[block-major-3]: Root fs not mounted > VFS: Cannot open root device "305" or 03:05 > Please append a correct "root=" boot option > Kernel panic: VFS:Unable to mount root fs on 03:05 > > If you have ANY clues please let me know as I have > spent 3 days on this now > or if you can tell me where I can find an ISO 2.4cd > that will install using > a network install it would save me hours of work. > And I need this working by > AM tomorrow ! > > Thanks > > Denis > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > Marvin the E-Mail scanner > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! - Internet access at a great low price. http://promo.yahoo.com/sbc/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]