>> >> I just discovered that the problem is cause by an Adpatec PCI extension card >> (RAID 2400A). When I unplug it, the system boots. > >Strange ... >AFAIK installs the netinst CD the same kernel, >as the kernel that is used during the install. >
In one of my trials, I made sure to install the same kernel as reported by 'uname' during the installation. This would not boot. With the RAID add-on card removed I installed the (debian) kernel 2.6.21. Same behaviour. >In other words: I have no explaination what causes the failed boot. >(with other media as netinst, I would have culpritt the new kernel.) > Is there a way to know where the kernel hangs, since there is this single dot that is printed before the freeze? >> Now the question is: How to boot with the card plugged in? > >That is question is now back on the mailinglist. >Please keep it there ( as in "avoid private postings" ) [Easy, as I can hit "reply" now.] Best, Gilles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

