>> Perhaps we should have Stage 1 for CHS mode and Stage 1 for LBA mode
>>because it's difficult to support both the modes in one Stage 1. And,
>>the installer should automatically determine which Stage 1 should be
>>used.
>
>I'm not sure the current code's status. Can current stage1 directly
>launch next loader (stage1.5 or stage2) located over 1024 cylinder
>area with LBA mode? Or is LBA mode only spported by stage1.5 or
>stage2?
asm.S's check_int13_extensions is checking LBA mode. bios.c totally
takes care of the BIOS interface including LBA mode. Now both is for
stage1.5 and stage2. So it seems LBA mode is not supported by stage1.
If stage1 supports LBA mode the things getting better. OK I
understand what should I do...
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Kunihiro Ishiguro
